National Geographic science of everything : how things work in our world from cell phones, soap bubbles & vaccines to GPS, x-rays & submarines.
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Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2013].
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Book
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9781426211683 (hardback), 1426211686 (hardback), 9781426213205 (deluxe), 1426213204 (deluxe)
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399 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2013].
Language
English
ISBN
9781426211683 (hardback), 1426211686 (hardback), 9781426213205 (deluxe), 1426213204 (deluxe)

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Includes index.
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"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.
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"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, and 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.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

(2013). National Geographic science of everything: how things work in our world from cell phones, soap bubbles & vaccines to GPS, x-rays & submarines . National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

2013. National Geographic Science of Everything: How Things Work in Our World From Cell Phones, Soap Bubbles & Vaccines to GPS, X-rays & Submarines. National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

National Geographic Science of Everything: How Things Work in Our World From Cell Phones, Soap Bubbles & Vaccines to GPS, X-rays & Submarines National Geographic, 2013.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

National Geographic Science of Everything: How Things Work in Our World From Cell Phones, Soap Bubbles & Vaccines to GPS, X-rays & Submarines National Geographic, 2013.

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