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The Physics of Christmas: From the Aerodynamics of Reindeer to the Thermodynamics of Turkey
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Back Bay Books
Publication date
November 1, 1999
Pages
293
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780316366953
ISBN-10
0316366951
Dimensions
1 by 5.50 by 7.75 in.
Weight
0.60 lbs.
Original list price
$20.99
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Offers a science book for the holidays that explores such puzzles as the physics behind Rudolph's red nose and the logistics of Santa's Christmas Eve mission
Amazon.com description: Product Description: 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.
Editions
Hardcover
from Little Brown & Co (December 1, 1998)
9780316366052 | details & prices | List price N/A
About: Offers a science book for the holidays that explores such puzzles as the physics behind Rudolph's red nose and the logistics of Santa's Christmas Eve mission
About: Offers a science book for the holidays that explores such puzzles as the physics behind Rudolph's red nose and the logistics of Santa's Christmas Eve mission
from Little Brown & Co (December 1, 1998)
9780316366113 | details & prices | 224 pages | 5.25 × 8.00 × 1.25 in. | 0.95 lbs | List price $20.00
About: Offers a science book for the holidays that explores such puzzles as the physics behind Rudolph's red nose and the logistics of Santa's Christmas Eve mission
About: Offers a science book for the holidays that explores such puzzles as the physics behind Rudolph's red nose and the logistics of Santa's Christmas Eve mission
Paperback
The price comparison is for this edition
from Back Bay Books (November 1, 1999)
9780316366953 | details & prices | 293 pages | 5.50 × 7.75 × 1.00 in. | 0.60 lbs | List price $20.99
About: Offers a science book for the holidays that explores such puzzles as the physics behind Rudolph's red nose and the logistics of Santa's Christmas Eve mission
About: Offers a science book for the holidays that explores such puzzles as the physics behind Rudolph's red nose and the logistics of Santa's Christmas Eve mission
With Roger Highfield |
from Little Brown & Co (November 1, 1999)
9789990142990 | details & prices | 5.00 × 7.25 × 0.75 in. | 0.60 lbs | List price $0.02
Miscellaneous
With Roger Highfield |
from Back Bay Books (December 14, 2008)
9780316054515 | details & prices | List price $9.99
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