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It's elemental : the hidden chemistry in everything / Kate Biberdorf.
Dr. Biberdorf, who has been dubbed the cooler Bill Nye, is lighting the world on fire, changing the face of chemistry as we know it. In 'Chemistry on Fire', she demystifies the fundamental principles of the science that may have eluded you in high school and shows how chemistry comes alive in everything we do. With wry wit and infectious enthusiasm, this entertaining guide will ignite your passion for science and change the way you experience the world. A Dewey Diva Pick.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780778389422 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 301 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Toronto : Park Row Books, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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| Subject: | Chemistry. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 540 Bib | 31681010242543 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
In this practical pop science book, a scientist dubbed "the Cooler Bill Nye" looks at how we experience chemistry every day, answering questions such as what makes dough rise and how coffee gives us an energy boost. - Baker & Taylor
In this practical pop science book, a scientist dubbed âthe Cooler Bill Nyeâ looks at how we experience chemistry every day, answering questions such as what makes dough rise and how coffee gives us an energy boost. 75.000 first printing. - Harlequin
In this fresh and engaging guide to chemistry, Dr. Kate Biberdorf, aka "Kate the Chemist," reveals the fascinating science we experience every dayÂ
Have you ever wondered what makes dough rise? Or how your morning coffee gives you that energy boost? Or why your shampoo is making your hair look greasy? The answer is chemistry. From the moment we wake up until the time we go to sleep (and even while we sleep), chemistry is at workâand it doesn't take a PhD in science to understand it.Â
Dr. Biberdorf has appeared on TV programs from the Today show to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, lighting the world on fire and changing the face of chemistry as we know it. In It's Elemental, she demystifies the fundamental principles of the science that may have eluded you in high school and shows how chemistry comes alive in everything we do. With wry wit and infectious enthusiasm, this entertaining guide will ignite your passion for science and change the way you experience the world.
