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Bill Nye The Science Guy's Big Blast Of Science

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Bill Nye The Science Guy's Big Blast Of Science
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Bill Nye
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 192
ISBN/Barcode 9780201608649
ClassificationsDewey:551.46
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
Imprint Perseus Books
Publication Date 1 September 1993
Publication Country United States

Description

Bill Nye The Science Guy knows how cool science can be. After all, everything in the universe involves science. And you already think scientifically everyday, even if you dont know it. So get ready for a universe of amazing funyoull have a blast. Read about quarks, quasars, and the questions that scientists are still trying to figure out. And find spectacular science projects that let you see how cool science guys and gals can be. Do you know: * That everything you see is made up of just 92 kinds of atoms? * Why this book and your hands are mostly empty space? * How to launch a hot-air baloon? * That light comes as both waves and particles (but doesnt come out of a black hole?) * How to build a miniature electric motor? * Why microwave ovens and lamps are like radios? * How a television show arrives at your TV set? * That we move more than 100 miles through space every second? * About entropy? ozone? absolute zero? heavy water? pulsars?

Author Biography

Bill Nye The Science Guy hosts the syndicated television show on science "Disney Presents Bill Nye The Science Guy." He studied at Cornell University, has won eleven Emmy Awards, and has appeared on TV shows ranging from "The New Mickey Mouse Club" to "Late Night with David Letterman."