The Physics of Christmas: From the Aerodynamics of Reindeer to the Thermodynamics of Turkey
Paperback Published on: 01/11/1999
Price: £16.27
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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
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
- ISBN: 9780316366953
- Number of pages: 320
- Dimensions: 210 x 124 x 20 mm
- Weight: 354g
- Languages: English
