The Canon : A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science
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[Place of publication not identified] : Mariner Books, [2008].
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The New York Times bestseller that makes scientific subjects both understandable and fun: "Every sentence sparkles with wit and charm." --Richard Dawkins From the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times science journalist and bestselling author of Woman, this is a playful, passionate guide to the science all around us (and inside us)--from physics to chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy, and more. Drawing on conversations with hundreds of the world's top scientists, Natalie Angier creates a thoroughly entertaining guide to scientific literacy. For those who want a fuller understanding of some of the great issues of our time, The Canon offers insights on stem cells, bird flu, evolution, and global warming. For students--or parents whose kids ask a lot of questions about how the world works--it brings to life such topics as how the earth was formed, or what electricity is. Also included are clear, fascinating explanations of how to think scientifically and grasp the tricky subject of probability. The Canon is a joyride through the major scientific disciplines that reignites our childhood delight and sense of wonder -- and along the way, tells us what is actually happening when our ice cream melts or our coffee gets cold, what our liver cells do when we eat a caramel, why the horse is an example of evolution at work, and how we're all really made of stardust.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Angier, N. (2008). The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science . Mariner Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Angier, Natalie. 2008. The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science. Mariner Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Angier, Natalie. The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science Mariner Books, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Angier, Natalie. The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science Mariner Books, 2008.
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