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How science works : the facts visually explained

Harvey, Derek, (contributor.). Jackson, Tom, 1972- (contributor.). Smith, Ginny (Ginny Burcher), (contributor.). Sturgeon, Alison, (contributor.). Woodward, John, 1954- (contributor.).

Summary: "Explore answers to questions on 70 topics in the areas of matter, physics, energy, chemistry, life science, earth science, technology, and the universe. How Science Works uses clear, easy-to-understand graphics to answer common questions and explain difficult concepts--not only the core science topics that eluded us at school, but also the cutting-edge science reported in the news. Have you ever wondered how airplanes stay in the air, how holograms are made, or how ants lift things many times their size? You'll find answers to these enigmas as well as learn about more complex developments, including the discovery of the Higgs boson, gravitational waves, and the mysteries of dark matter. Topic spreads include Q & A features, short-story sections, and simple graphics to answer all your questions about scientific principles, from familiar conundrums to mysteries that evade even the brightest minds."--

Record details

ISBN: 9781465464194
ISBN: 1465464190
ISBN: 9780241287279
ISBN: 0241287278
Physical Description: print
255 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Edition: First American edition.
Publisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2018.
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

General Note:	Subtitle from cover. Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Matter. What is matter? -- Solids -- Liquids -- Gases -- Strange states -- Transforming matter -- Inside an atoms -- The subatomic world -- Waves and particles -- The quantum world -- Particle accelerators -- The elements -- Radioactivity -- Mixtures and compounds -- Molecules and ions -- Getting a reaction -- Reactions and energy -- Metals -- Hydrogen -- Carbon -- Air -- Burning and exploding -- Water -- Acids and bases -- Crystals -- Solutions and solvents -- Catalysts -- Making chemicals -- Plastics -- Glass and ceramics -- Wonder materials.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 13 and up.