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AsapSCIENCE : answers to the world's weirdest questions, most persistent rumors, and unexplained phenomena / by Moffit, Mitch,1988-author.; Brown, Greg,1988-author.; Carroll, Jessica,1976-;
Subjects: Science;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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National Geographic science of everything : how things work in our world :from cell phones, soap bubbles & vaccines to GPS, X-rays & submarines / by National Geographic Society (U.S.);
"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"--
Subjects: Science;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Dogs and cats / by Jenkins, Steve,1952-;
Subjects: Cats; Dogs;
© c2007., Houghton Mifflin Co.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Got your number : the greatest sports legends and the numbers they own / by Greenberg, Mike,1967-author.; Hembekides, Paul,author.;
"ESPN personality (Get Up and #Greeny) and New York Times bestselling author Mike Greenberg partners with mega-producer Hembo to settle once and for all which legends flat-out own which numbers. In short essays certain to provoke debate between and amongst all generations, Greeny uses his lifetime of sports knowledge to spin yarns of the legends among the legends and tell you why some have claimed their spot in the top 100 of all time"--
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Athletes; Sports;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The magic school bus inside a hurricane / by Cole, Joanna; Degen, Bruce;
Subjects: Hurricanes; Weather; Meteorology;
© c1995., Scholastic Inc.,
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10 days that shaped modern Canada / by Hughes, Aaron W.,1968-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What events, issues, and personalities have shaped modern Canada? Which days stand out in the timeline of our country? Revisiting ten notable days from recent history, Aaron W. Hughes invites readers to think about the tensions, achievements, and people that make Canada distinctive. These indelible dates interweave to offer an account of the political, social, cultural, and demographic forces that have shaped the modern nation.
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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If our bodies could talk : a guide to operating and maintaining a human body / by Hamblin, James,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Health.; Health;
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If our bodies could talk [sound recording] : a guide to operating and maintaining a human body / by Hamblin, James,author,narrator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.;
Read by the author."An empirical, exhaustive, and entertaining look at the body and its functions, in the vein of the author's stories and viral video series for The Atlantic on sleep, aging, diet, and more, examining and reassessing those health concerns that never seem to go away"--
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Audiobooks.; Health.; Health;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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An Earthling's guide to outer space : everything you ever wanted to know about black holes, dwarf planets, aliens, and more / by McDonald, Bob,1951-author.;
"Beloved science commentator Bob McDonald takes us on a tour of our galaxy, unraveling the mysteries of the universe and helping us navigate our place among the stars. How big is our galaxy? Is there life on those distant planets? Are we really made of star dust? And where do stars even come from? In An Earthling's Guide to Outer Space, we finally have the answers to all those questions and more. With clarity, wisdom, and a great deal of enthusiasm, McDonald explores the curiosities of the big blue planet we call home as well as our galactic neighbours--from Martian caves to storm clouds on Jupiter to the nebulae at the far end of the universe. So if you're pondering how to become an astronaut, or what dark matter really is, or how an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs, look no further. Through a captivating mix of stories, experiments, and illustrations, McDonald walks us through space exploration past and present, and reveals what we can look forward to in the future. An Earthling's Guide to Outer Space is sure to satisfy science readers of all ages, and to remind us earthbound terrestrials just how special our place in the universe truly is."--
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Astronomy;
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Science goes viral : captivating accounts of science in everyday life / by Schwarcz, Joe,author.;
Science has gone viral! In more ways than one. Bestselling popular science author Dr. Joe Schwarcz breaks down the science of essential oils, placenta creams, intermittent fasting, and of course the spread of COVID-19 misinformation in this new collection from the master of demarcating non-science from science. Schwarcz lives in Montreal, QC.
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Science; Science.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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