The Physics of Christmas: From the Aerodynamics of Reindeer to the Thermodynamics of Turkey
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- Synopsis
- Can reindeer fly? Why is Santa Claus fat? Was the Star of Bethlehem really a comet? Could scientists clone the perfect Christmas tree? What could we do to guarantee a white Christmas every year? Why is Rudolph's nose red? How does Santa manage to deliver presents to an estimated 842 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.
- Copyright:
- 1998
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 320 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780316054515
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780316366113
- Publisher:
- Little, Brown and Company
- Date of Addition:
- 06/18/21
- Copyrighted By:
- Roger Highfield
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Science
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.