365 Surprising Scientific Facts Breakthroughs And Discoveries

Author : Sharon Bertsch McGrayne
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Science
ISBN : 047157712X

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365 Surprising Scientific Facts, Breakthroughs, and Discoveries by Sharon Bertsch McGrayne Pdf

This is a lively overview of recent breakthroughs and discoveries in science, as well as a review of some basic principles, in the form of intriguing trivia questions and answers. Covering a broad range of subjects, the book includes the disciplines of computer science, technology, medicine and health, Earth science, chemistry, astronomy, physics and mathematics. Each entry is accompanied by a short list of recommended reading on two levels: one in popular and accessible literature and the other in readily available scientific journals.

Author : Sharon Bertsch McGrayne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997-05-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0614276381

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Blue Genes & Polyester Plants by Sharon Bertsch McGrayne Pdf

Author : Sharon Bertsch McGrayne
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1997-04-08
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105012098161

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Blue Genes and Polyester Plants by Sharon Bertsch McGrayne Pdf

Contains 365 facts of recent developments in a variety of fields including biology, medicine, engineering, technology, zoology, chemistry, and astronomy, arranged in question and answer format.

Author : Sharon Bertsch McGrayne
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1997-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0613913329

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Blue Genes and Polyester Plants by Sharon Bertsch McGrayne Pdf

Irresistible. She asks extraordinary questions and gives you the extraordinary answers. -- New Scientist, praise for 365 Surprising Scientific Facts, Breakthroughs, and Discoveries-- Which is the most promiscuous primate?-- Why do American presidents and fat possums have more sons than daughters?-- What kind of grass is stronger than concrete?Learn the answers to these and many other fascinating scientific questionsScience fans and trivia buffs will welcome this witty and scrupulously researched follow-up to Sharon McGrayne's 365 Surprising Scientific Facts, Breakthroughs, and Discoveries (Wiley, 1994). Here is another lively question-and-answer collection of intriguing, colorful, and curious facts culled from the cutting edge of scientific research. Covering the full spectrum of disciplines, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, mathematics, medicine and health, physics, and technology, this fun collection is guaranteed to challenge any reader's imagination.

Author : Sharon Bertsch McGrayne
Publisher : Sharon Bertsch McGrayne
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Chemistry
ISBN : 0071407952

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Prometheans in the Lab by Sharon Bertsch McGrayne Pdf

Table of contents includes: Soap and Nicholas Leblanc, Color and William Henry Perkin, Sugar and Norbert Rillieux, Clean water and Edward Frankland, Fertilizer, poison gas, and Fritz Haber, Leaded gasoline, safe refrigeration and Thomas Midgley, Jr., Nylon and Wallace Hume Carothers, DDT and Paul Hermann Muller, Lead-free gasoline and Clair C. Patterson.

Author : Nancy S. Hill
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781414320144

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The One Year Did You Know Devotions 2 by Nancy S. Hill Pdf

Presents fun facts and trivia including how a pearl forms and the origin of safety glass, connecting them to Christian life using passages from the Bible.

Author : Eugenie V. Mielczarek,Sharon Bertsch McGrayne
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0813528313

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Iron, Nature's Universal Element by Eugenie V. Mielczarek,Sharon Bertsch McGrayne Pdf

Mielczarek (physics, George Mason U.) and science writer McGrayne explore the critical importance of the metal element in life from bacteria to humans. They report on recent discoveries about iron and magnetism in bacteria, in myriad animal and plant species, and in humans, such as that many migrating animals have minute deposits of magnetite inside them that are sensory navigators. They also, of course, discuss the role of iron in mammalian blood and the iron- related diseases of humans.

Author : Robert Ehrlich
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0813525489

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What If You Could Unscramble an Egg? by Robert Ehrlich Pdf

A whimsical construction of an imaginary dialogue between two people intent on understanding esoteric topics that range from human sexuality to physics. Ehrlich (physics, George Mason U.) is dedicated to making the sciences fun and interesting, and though the conceit is "cute," the information it contains is dynamic and scientifically sound, posing interesting questions and speculations on life in the universe, human behavior, perception, gravity, material properties, physics, time, space, and a sample list of "What ifs?" to pursue on one's own. The answer to the title's question (we were dying to know) is that, in part, it's all a matter of probabilities. The promotional material says the cartoons are humorous. Not. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Technology
ISBN : UOM:39015081548698

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Technology Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Phillis Engelbert
Publisher : Gale Cengage
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : PSU:000046991126

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U-X-L Science Fact Finder: The natural world by Phillis Engelbert Pdf

Presents information on a variety of scientific subjects as answers to frequently asked questions.

Author : Queena N. Lee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Inventors
ISBN : UOM:39015052860205

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Ten Outstanding Filipino Scientists by Queena N. Lee Pdf

Author : H.W. Wilson Company
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1266 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Best books
ISBN : UOM:39015054026037

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Standard Catalog for High School Libraries by H.W. Wilson Company Pdf

Each vol. is divided into 2 parts 1st-7th ed.: Dictionary catalog and Classified catalog; 8th-9th ed. have 3rd. part: Directory of publishers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2312 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015058373732

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The Cumulative Book Index by Anonim Pdf

A world list of books in the English language.

Author : Ellen Metter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015037478982

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The Writer's Ultimate Research Guide by Ellen Metter Pdf

With hundreds of listings of books and databases, this book saves writers research time and frustration by pointing them straight to the information they need to create better, more accurate fiction and nonfiction.

Author : Jim Morelli
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0836227212

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Poison! by Jim Morelli Pdf

Chances are you, or others in your home, use a poisonous substance to wash dishes, do laundry, or clean the toilet, oven or sink. This book takes you on a fascinating tour of the toxic substances found in your home and enlightens you about some that are supposed to be but really aren't. Filled with historical trivia and interesting nuggets, it's the kind of home poisoning book you'll pick up not just in a panic, but to read for pleasure. So, please, read it before you need it.