The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science

Name: The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science
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Book Synopsis: The New York Times bestseller that makes scientific subjects both understandable and fun: “Every sentence sparkles with wit and charm.” —Richard Dawkins From the Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times science journalist and bestselling author of Woman, this is a playful, passionate guide to the science all around us (and inside us)—from physics to chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy, and more. Drawing on conversations with hundreds of the world’s top scientists, Natalie Angier creates a thoroughly entertaining guide to scientific literacy. For those who want a fuller understanding of some of the great issues of our time, The Canon offers insights on stem cells, bird flu, evolution, and global warming. For students—or parents whose kids ask a lot of questions about how the world works—it brings to life such topics as how the earth was formed, or what electricity is. Also included are clear, fascinating explanations of how to think scientifically and grasp the tricky subject of probability. The Canon is a joyride through the major scientific disciplines that reignites our childhood delight and sense of wonder—and along the way, tells us what is actually happening when our ice cream melts or our coffee gets cold, what our liver cells do when we eat a caramel, why the horse is an example of evolution at work, and how we’re all really made of stardust.

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Discover the wonders of science with The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science. This New York Times bestseller is your key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe in an entertaining and accessible way. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist Natalie Angier, this book will make scientific subjects both understandable and fun.

Why spend hours trying to decipher complex scientific concepts when you can have all the information you need in one captivating guide? The Canon covers a wide range of topics, from physics to chemistry, biology to geology, and astronomy to more. With insights from hundreds of the world's top scientists, you'll be equipped with a deeper understanding of the great issues of our time, such as stem cells, bird flu, evolution, and global warming.

Whether you're a student looking to expand your scientific knowledge or a parent who wants to answer your curious child's questions about how the world works, The Canon has got you covered. It brings to life fascinating topics like the formation of the Earth and the wonders of electricity. You'll also find clear explanations on how to think scientifically and grasp the concept of probability.

Prepare to embark on a joyride through the captivating world of scientific disciplines. The Canon reignites the sense of wonder we had as children and provides eye-opening explanations for everyday phenomena. Ever wondered what happens when your ice cream melts or why your coffee gets cold? How about discovering what your liver cells do when you eat a caramel? All these questions and more will be answered, revealing that we're all truly made of stardust.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enrich your scientific literacy in a playful and passionate way. Experience the delight of unraveling the mysteries of the universe with The Canon. Get your copy today and start your exciting journey of discovery!

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