The Why Files
The Science Behind the News
$52.78
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
28 April 2009
Summary
Science magazine meets The Onion, Mental Floss, and Mad magazine in this ingenious guide to the science behind the newsFor 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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780143114673 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0143114670 |
| Author: | David J. Tenenbaum, Terry Devitt |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | The Penguin Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 28 April 2009 |
| Weight: | 299g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 187mm x 15mm |
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Critics Review
Clear, fun explanations of the science behind the headlines.
“Clear, fun explanations of the science behind the headlines.”
-U.S. News & World Report
“ Provides a good mix of information and interactivity that takes the chore out of learning. In fact, you might even have a good time.”
-The Washington Post
About The Author
David J. Tenenbaum
David J. Tenenbaum is the author of “The Complete Idiots Guide to Home Repair and Maintenance Illustrated,” as well as the author of four books in Arcos “Toolbox” series for professional builders, which includes topics on masonry, refrigeration and air conditioning, painting, patching, and sheet metal work.
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