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Atoms Under the Floorboards Chris Woodford

Atoms Under the Floorboards By Chris Woodford

Atoms Under the Floorboards by Chris Woodford

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Summary

Everything you ever wanted to know about the surprising science behind how things in your home work.

Atoms Under the Floorboards Summary

Atoms Under the Floorboards: The Surprising Science Hidden in Your Home by Chris Woodford

The perfect way to enjoy science from the sofa, Atoms under the Floorboards introduces you to the incredible scientific explanations behind a variety of household phenomena, from gurgling drains and squeaky floorboards to rubbery custard and shiny shoes. * Is it better to build skyscrapers like wobbly jellies or stacks of biscuits? *Can you burn your house down with an electric drill? *How many atoms would you have to split to power a lightbulb? Atoms under the Floorboards answers all these questions, and hundreds more. You'll never look at your home the same way again ...

Atoms Under the Floorboards Reviews

Atoms under the Floorboards provides elegant answers to questions so obvious you've never thought of them ...there is plenty here to interest those curious about the scientific underpinnings of the modern world. -- WIlliam Gurstelle * Wall Street Journal *
An exploration of the amazing science behind the aspects of daily life that usually go unquestioned ... For anyone wanting a fresh perspective and some detailed insight into even the most seemingly mundane of objects, it's a must-read. * Chemistry World *
Phenomenal ... a fun, light-hearted science book. -- Brian Clegg
The author's engaging narrative simplifies even the most complex of scientific phenomena to the point that anyone, from the person who hasn't been in a science class since high school to the PhD scientist, will be able to gain knowledge and enjoyment out of this book. * Library Journal *
Atoms Under the Floorboards is so well written that one can happily read it from cover to cover.... [readers] will be captivated not only by the answers to questions about our daily lives, but by the imaginative subject matter Woodford has selected. * NSTA Recommends *

About Chris Woodford

Chris Woodford has been a professional science and technology writer for 25 years. After graduating from Cambridge University with a degree in natural sciences, he has gone on to write, co-write and edit a number of science education books, including the best-selling Cool Stuff series. He runs www.explainthatstuff.com, dedicated to explaining the science behind familiar, everyday things.

Additional information

GOR006474413
9781472912220
1472912225
Atoms Under the Floorboards: The Surprising Science Hidden in Your Home by Chris Woodford
Chris Woodford
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2015-03-12
336
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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