How to speak science : gravity, relativity, and other ideas that were crazy until proven brilliant / Bruce Benamran ; translated by Stephanie Delozier Strobel.
"A book that explains the most important scientific discoveries in history in an accessible way. Presents what led to scientific discoveries such as gravity or magnetic attraction, and analyzes how scientists think."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781615194032
- ISBN: 1615194037
- ISBN: 9781615194209
- ISBN: 1615194207
- Physical Description: x, 324 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York : The Experiment, 2018.
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally published in France: Prenez le temps d'e-penser (Paris : Editions Marabout, 2015).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction -- Matter -- Light -- Electromagnetism -- The solar system -- Classical mechanics -- Life -- Thermodynamics -- Special relativity -- General relativity -- Chronology of scientists.
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- Science > Popular works.
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- Popular works.
Available copies
- 1 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Stanly County Public Library. (Show)
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Main Library | 500 Ben (Text) | 31010000648412 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/24/2026 |
| Henderson Main Branch | 500 B (Text) | 33258008565173 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
"A book that explains the most important scientific discoveries in history in an accessible way. Presents what led to scientific discoveries such as gravity or magnetic attraction, and analyzes how scientists think."--
