Mark Brake
1) The Science of Harry Potter: The Spellbinding Science Behind the Magic, Gadgets, Potions, and More!
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Series
Publisher
Racehorse
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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Description
How does magic in J. K. Rowling's universe work? Finally, the scientific secrets are revealed!
The story of the boy who lived has brought the idea of magic and sorcery into mainstream fruition more than any other book series in history. Modern muggle scientists have uncovered explanations to the seemingly impossible, including answers to such questions as:Will we ever see an invisibility cloak? How hazardous is a flying ...
The story of the boy who lived has brought the idea of magic and sorcery into mainstream fruition more than any other book series in history. Modern muggle scientists have uncovered explanations to the seemingly impossible, including answers to such questions as:
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
We are the first generation to live in a science fiction world. The science we do, the movies we watch, and the culture we consume is the stuff of fiction that became fact, the future imagined in our past--the future we now inhabit. The Science of Science Fiction is the story of how science fiction shaped our world. No longer a subculture, science fiction has moved into the mainstream with the advent of the information age it helped realize. Explore...
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Publisher
Lonely Planet Publications
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Everything young explorers needs to know to travel in space, covering what life in zero gravity is like, how to find your way around the solar system, and the all-important question of how to pee in a spacesuit! Unique illustrations take kids to the heart of the action and amazing photos show what the universe is really like. Incredible stories of real-life space exploration for kids aged 8 and up, by author and astrobiologist Professor Mark Brake....
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Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Ltd
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Planet Earth. Four elements. Once incredible story. Get ready for a roller-coaster ride through history, geography, science and more. Take an amazing journey into the planet's past and discover how four elements -- earth, fire, air and water -- created the world and everything that exists today. This book combines amazing facts with stunning photography and hand-drawn illustrations to bring our planet and its past to life in an exciting and engaging...
Author
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Star Wars has captured the hearts and imaginations of sci-fi fans worldwide. We all marvel at its dazzling variety of aliens, spaceships, and planets. That's because there's something revolutionary about the actual science in Star Wars. These painted pictures from the movies make us see the universe in a new light. They inspire us to ask questions such as: How much would it cost to build a Death Star? Did Star Wars predict the existence of exoplanets?...
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Publisher
Racehorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Make the jump to hyperspace and find out if space travel is possible, scientific principles behind using the Force, how much it would cost to build the Death Star, if you could survive being frozen in carbonite and much more.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
From climate change to stem cell research, this book shows how to communicate complex scientific issues to the masses. Each chapter explains key methods and issues, providing the reader with practical and theoretical understanding of science communication.-publisher description.