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Robert Matthews
Why Don’t Spiders Stick to Their Webs? [EPUB ebook]
And 317 Other Everyday Mysteries of Science

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Couverture du Robert Matthews: Why Don't Spiders Stick to Their Webs? (ePUB)

What happens if you fall into a black hole? Which properties give you the best chance of winning Monopoly? And why is it always so difficult to get ketchup to come out of a full bottle? Award winning science writer Robert Matthews provides answers to the most baffling, intriguing, and occasionally downright trivial questions submitted by members of the general public. From the mysterious fate of odd socks to the farthest reaches of the universe, this collection unravels the science behind the world around us. Entertaining, enlightening, and often inspired, this book is a must-read for all inquisitive minds.

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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 256 ● ISBN 9781780740027 ● Maison d’édition Oneworld Publications ● Publié 2011 ● Téléchargeable 6 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 3185799 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM

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