The Physics of Christmas
From the Aerodynamics of Reindeer to the Thermodynamics of TurkeyFull Description
CAN REINDEER FLY? WHY IS SANTA CLAUS FAT? COULD SCIENTISTS CLONE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE? WAS THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM REALLY A COMET? WHY IS RUDOLPH'S NOSE RED? HOW DOES SANTA MANAGE TO DELIVER PRESENTS TO AN ESTIMATED 842 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS IN A SINGLE NIGHT? WHAT COULD WE DO TO GUARANTEE A WHITE CHRISTMAS EVERY YEAR? These are among the questions explored in an irresistibly witty book that illuminates the cherished rituals, legends, and icons of Christmas from a unique and fascinating perspective: science.
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Critical Praise
"Enchanting...a delightful compendium." -Simon Singh, New York Times Book Review
"Just what the elves ordered....Highfield is the best sort of guide: he is brimming with facts, but he doesn't use them to bludgeon the mystery out of Christmas." -Sharon Begley, Newsweek
"Excellent entertainment for the Christmas connoisseurs in your circle." -Allegra Young, USA Today
"Great fun." -Glenn Giffin, Denver Post
- Category:
- SCIENCE
- Format:
- TRADE PAPERBACK
- Publish Date:
- 11/1/1999
- Price:
- $16.99/$23.99
- ISBN:
- 9780316366953
- Pages:
- 320
- Size:
- 5" x 7-3/8"
