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National Geographic science of everything : how things work in our world from cell phones, soap bubbles & vaccines to GPS, x-rays and submarines
- Title
- National Geographic science of everything : how things work in our world from cell phones, soap bubbles & vaccines to GPS, x-rays and submarines.
- Format
- Book
- Published
- Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2013]
- Description
- 399 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Other contributors
- National Geographic Society (U.S.)
- Portion of title
- Science of everything
- Notes
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
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- Mechanics. Laws of motion and energy ; Mechanical advantage and friction ; Waves and turbulence ; Fluids and pressure ; Thermodynamics
- Natural forces. Gravity ; Magnetism ; Power and electricity ; Light ; Radiation
- Materials and chemistry. Elements ; Polymers and resins ; Nanotechnology
- Biology and medicine. Food and drink ; Cell biology ; Health and medicine.
- Summary
- "This clearly written and profusely illustrated book explains the science behind all the machines, gadgets, systems, and processes we take for granted. The perfect book for techies--young or old, male or female--who read Popular Science and Wired or watch "How It Works" and "How It's Made." National Geographic answers all the questions about how things work--the science, technology, biology, chemistry, physics, and mechanics--in an indispensible book that reveals the science behind virtually everything. How does the voice of a distant radio announcer make it through your alarm clock in the morning? How does your gas stove work? How does the remote control open your garage door? What happens when you turn the key in the ignition? What do antibiotics really do? Divided into four big realms--Mechanics, Natural Forces, Materials & Chemistry, Biology & Medicine--The Science of Everything takes readers on a fascinating tour, using plain talk, colorful photography, instructive diagrams, and everyday examples to explain the science behind all the things we take for granted in our modern world"-- Provided by publisher. "National Geographic answers all the questions about how things work--the science, technology, biology, chemistry, physics, and mechanics--in an indispensible book that reveals the science behind virtually everything. How does the voice of a distant radio announcer make it through your alarm clock in the morning? How does your gas stove work? How does the remote control open your garage door? What happens when you turn the key in the ignition? What do antibiotics really do? Divided into four big realms--Mechanics, Natural Forces, Materials & Chemistry, and Biology & Medicine--The Science of Everything takes readers on a fascinating tour, using plain talk, colorful photography, instructive diagrams, and everyday examples to explain the science behind all the things we take for granted in our modern world"-- Provided by publisher.
- Subject headings
- Science--Miscellanea.
- ISBN
- 9781426211683 (hardback) 1426211686 (hardback)