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Lightning often strikes twice : the 50 biggest misconceptions in science / Brian Clegg.
You may well be familiar with the fact that lightning, contrary to the popular saying, often strikes the same place twice. But this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what many of us wrongly believe about the way the world works. Whether it's word of mouth, myths you've read about online, or misremembered facts from school, we're bombarded by misconceptions about the science we come into contact with every day - this book will uncover the most popular myths to help you avoid contributing to the perpetuation of these misunderstandings. Breaking it down into fifty of the most popular misconceptions in science, each chapter of this book will be headed up with a 'fact', followed by the real story, providing the science and theory that debunks the myth. From fears about the exponential growth of the human population to the embarrassment of always pointing out the north star as the brightest in the sky, this is the book to read if you want to separate the science fact from fiction.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781789294255
- ISBN: 1789294258
- Physical Description: 192 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Publisher: London : Michel O'Mara Books, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Science > Miscellanea. |
| Genre: | Trivia and miscellanea. |
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- 1 of 2 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at Hood River County Library District.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Locks Library | YA 500 CLE 2022 (Text) | 33892100909556 | Young Adult New Books | In process | - | ||
| Hood River County Library | YA 500 CLE 2022 (Text) | 33892100909515 | Adult CGH Glass Case | Available | - |
