With a touch of humor and everyday analogies, Suplee demystifies the most intriguing scientific phenomena in four basic areas: Matter … With a touch of humor and everyday analogies, Suplee demystifies the most intriguing scientific phenomena in four basic areas: Matter and Motion (why curveballs curve, planets rotate, and race cars skid); Powers of Nature (the four basic forces and how we use them); Science of Substance (how chemistry determines the characteristics of all things); and The Chemistry of Life (human body and its functions). More than 250 photos, cartoons, and drawings demonstrate concepts in visual terms. In the tradition of David Macauley's The Way Things Work, this unique combination of eye-popping photos, concise explanations, and streamlined design will entertain and enlighten young people and adults alike.
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