The Handy Science Answer Book
Centennial Edition
Published on 29. April 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
662 pages
978-1-57859-140-4 (ISBN)
Description
From the inner workings of the human body to the farthest reaches of the universe, The Handy Science Answer Book by The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh explains intriguing scientific concepts in plain English that everyone can understand. In the first update in over eight years, this edition poses and answers nearly 2,000 questions, providing and abundance of original and interesting science facts. Facts on physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, climate and weather, ecology, plants and animals, biology, health and medicine, energy, and more are included
From the inner workings of the human body to the farthest reaches of the universe, The Handy Science Answer Book by The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh explains intriguing scientific concepts in plain English that everyone can understand. In the first update in over eight years, this edition poses and answers nearly 2,000 questions, providing and abundance of original and interesting science facts. Facts on physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, climate and weather, ecology, plants and animals, biology, health and medicine, energy, and more are included
From the inner workings of the human body to the farthest reaches of the universe, The Handy Science Answer Book by The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh explains intriguing scientific concepts in plain English that everyone can understand. In the first update in over eight years, this edition poses and answers nearly 2,000 questions, providing and abundance of original and interesting science facts. Facts on physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, climate and weather, ecology, plants and animals, biology, health and medicine, energy, and more are included
Reviews / Votes
"Very highly recommended... for readers of all ages." - Library Bookwatch""Very highly recommended... for readers of all ages." - Library Bookwatch"
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Canton, MI
United States
Illustrations
1 Illustrations, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 183 mm
Weight
1127 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57859-140-4 (9781578591404)
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Persons
The Carnegie Library was the first major public library to establish a separate science and technology department to answer reference questions from patrons. The department now answers more than 80,000 questions a year.
The Carnegie Library was the first major public library to establish a separate science and technology department to answer reference questions from patrons. The department now answers more than 80,000 questions a year.
The Carnegie Library was the first major public library to establish a separate science and technology department to answer reference questions from patrons. The department now answers more than 80,000 questions a year.