National Geographic science of everything : how things work in our world from cell phones, soap bubbles & vaccines to GPS, x-rays & submarines
2015
eBook
"This clearly written and profusely illustrated book explains the science behind all the machines, gadgets, systems, and processes we take for granted. The perfect book for techies--young or old, male or female--who read Popular Science and Wired or watch "How It Works" and "How It's Made." National Geographic answers all the questions about how things work--the science, technology, biology, chemistry, physics, and mechanics--in an indispensible book that reveals the science behind virtually everything. How does the voice of a distant radio announcer make it through your alarm clock in the morning? How does your gas stove work? How does the remote control open your garage door? What happens when you turn the key in the ignition? What do antibiotics really do? Divided into four big realms--Mechanics, Natural Forces, Materials & Chemistry, Biology & Medicine--The Science of Everything takes readers on a fascinating tour, using plain talk, colorful photography, instructive diagrams, and everyday examples to explain the science behind all the things we take for granted in our modern world"-- Provided by publisher.
Author:
Pogue, David, 1963-, writer of introductionNational Geographic Society (U.S.), editor of compilation, publisherCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Washington, District of Columbia : National Geographic, [2013]Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2015.
Collation:
1 online resource (291 entries) ; digital files.
Notes:
Also available in print version.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 399 pages : color illustrations
Contents:
Foreword by David Pogue -- How to use this book -- Part 1. Mechanics: Chapter 1. Laws of motion and energy; Chapter 2. Mechanical advantage and friction; Chapter 3. Waves and turbulence; Chapter 4. Fluids and pressure; Chapter 5. Thermodynamics -- Part 2. Natural forces: Chapter 6. Gravity; Chapter 7. Magnetism; Chapter 8. Power and electricity; Chapter 9. Light -- Chapter 10. Radiation -- Part 3. Materials and chemistry: Chapter 11. Elements; Chapter 12. Polymers and resins; Chapter 13. Nanotechnology -- Part 4. Biology and medicine: Chapter 14. Food and drink; Chapter 15. Cell biology; Chapter 16. Health and medicine -- About the authors.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781426211683 (hardback)9781426213205 (deluxe)9781784029869 (electronic version)
Dewey class:
500
LC class:
Q173
Language:
English
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Subject:
BRN:
502049
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