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NY: Penguin, 2009. 191pp. Photos and illustrations. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Advance Uncorrected Proof.. Paperback. Fine.
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The Why Files: The Science Behind the News Paperback - 2009 - 1st Edition
by David J. Tenenbaum; Terry Devitt
Clear, fun explanations of the science behind the headlines ("U.S. News & World Report"), "The Why Files" explains how poker can make one sick, whether electrocution is the best way to zap a bug, and more. b&w illustrations throughout.
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Science magazine meets The Onion, Mental Floss, and Mad magazine in this ingenious guide to the science behind the news
For more than a decade , the intrepid folks at whyfiles.org-the #1 science destination on the web-have been exploring the science behind newsworthy events. Now condensed into a book written with the site's characteristic wit, The Why Files features scores of articles organized into sections that mirror any city's daily newspaper: World News, Metro, Business Life, Sports, Arts & Leisure, Travel, Style, Opinion Page, and more. Who knew that science can explain why extremists say "God Told Us to Kill," how poker can make you sick, why great racehorses have big butts, and if electrocution is the best way to zap a bug? For those who love accurate science served up with humor in a one-of-a-kind newscast, this decidedly non-geeky guide is a must.
For more than a decade , the intrepid folks at whyfiles.org-the #1 science destination on the web-have been exploring the science behind newsworthy events. Now condensed into a book written with the site's characteristic wit, The Why Files features scores of articles organized into sections that mirror any city's daily newspaper: World News, Metro, Business Life, Sports, Arts & Leisure, Travel, Style, Opinion Page, and more. Who knew that science can explain why extremists say "God Told Us to Kill," how poker can make you sick, why great racehorses have big butts, and if electrocution is the best way to zap a bug? For those who love accurate science served up with humor in a one-of-a-kind newscast, this decidedly non-geeky guide is a must.
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- Title The Why Files: The Science Behind the News
- Author David J. Tenenbaum; Terry Devitt
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 208
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Publishing Group, NY
- Date 2009-04-28
- Features Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780143114673 / 0143114670
- Weight 0.64 lbs (0.29 kg)
- Dimensions 9.12 x 7.54 x 0.55 in (23.16 x 19.15 x 1.40 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Science
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008029566
- Dewey Decimal Code 500
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