| #5084053 in Books | 1994-05 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 9.00 x6.00 x.50l, | File type: PDF | 240 pages||1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.| FUN FACTS|By Bonita L. Davis|Science buffs, trivia enthusiasts and plain ordinary curious people will enjoy this book. Contained in this wonderful volume are amusing curiosities about science. And guess what? You don't need a Phd in the field to enjoy this great guide. It brings out facts that will surprise the uninitiated and will broaden your knowledge of science in its varie|From Booklist|The more recondite its trivia are, the more successful a book like McGrayne's will be. And although hers may not come out on top of the heap marked "most obscure," it's definitely part of the pile. H
This is a lively overview of recent breakthroughs and discoveries in science, as well as a review of some basic principles, in the form of intriguing trivia questions and answers. Covering a broad range of subjects, the book includes the disciplines of computer science, technology, medicine and health, Earth science, chemistry, astronomy, physics and mathematics. Each entry is accompanied by a short list of recommended reading on two levels: one in popular and accessible...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.365 Surprising Scientific Facts, Breakthroughs, and Discoveries (Wiley Popular Science) | Sharon Bertsch McGrayne. Which are the reasons I like to read books. Great story by a great author.