Physics of Christmas, The
From the Aerodynamics of Reindeer to the Thermodynamics of Turkey
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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ISBN-13: 9780316366953
On Sale Date: 11/01/1999
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
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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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- Trade Paperback (1)
- Electronic Book (1)
Product Details
- Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
- Price: $16.99 US/$23.99 CAN
- Pages: 320
- Physical Dimensions: 5" x 7-3/8"
- ISBN-13: 9780316366953
- On Sale Date: 11/01/1999
- Publisher: None
- List Price: $16.99
- Pages: 320
- Physical Dimensions: 5" x 7-3/8"
- ISBN-13: 9780316366953
- On Sale Date: 11/01/1999
- Publisher: None
- List Price: $9.99
- ISBN-13: 9780316054515
- On Sale Date: 11/01/1999
