Name: The Physics of Christmas - by Roger Highfield (Paperback)
Brand: Back Bay Books
SKU: 78710890
Price: 14.29 USD
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Can reindeer fly?
Author(s): Roger Highfield
320 Pages
Science, Physics

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About the Book

Can reindeer fly? Was the Star of Bethlehem really a comet? These are among the questions explored in an irresistibly witty book that illuminates the cherished rituals, legends, and icons of Christmas from a unique and fascinating perspective: science.

Book Synopsis

Can reindeer fly? Could scientists clone the perfect Christmas tree? How does Santa manage to deliver presents to an estimated 824 million households in a single night?

These are among the questions explored in an irresistibly witty book that illuminates the cherished rituals, legends, and icons of Christmas from a unique and fascinating perspective: science.

"Excellent entertainment for the Christmas connoisseurs in your circle." --USA Today

From the Back Cover

CAN REINDEER FLY?

WHY IS SANTA CLAUS FAT?

COULD SCIENTISTS CLONE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE?

WAS THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM REALLY A COMET?

WHY IS RUDOLPH'S NOSE RED?

HOW DOES SANTA MANAGE TO DELIVER PRESENTS TO AN ESTIMATED 842 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS IN A SINGLE NIGHT?

WHAT COULD WE DO TO GUARANTEE A WHITE CHRISTMAS EVERY YEAR?

These are among the questions explored in an irresistibly witty book that illuminates the cherished rituals, legends, and icons of Christmas from a unique and fascinating perspective: science.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.26 Inches (H) x 4.88 Inches (W) x .78 Inches (D)

Weight: .78 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 320

Genre: Science

Sub-Genre: Physics

Publisher: Back Bay Books

Format: Paperback

Author: Roger Highfield

Language: English

Street Date: November 1, 1999

TCIN: 78710890

UPC: 9780316366953

Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-0459

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.78 inches length x 4.88 inches width x 8.26 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.78 pounds

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