The Physics of Christmas: From the Aerodynamics of Reindeer to the Thermodynamics of Turkey
Roger Highfield$18.69
$21.99
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
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Published: 11/01/1999
ISBN: 9780316366953
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.26h x 4.88w x 0.78d
Review Citations: Entertainment Weekly 12/17/1999 pg. 74
New York Times 12/26/1999 pg. 20
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
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Published: 11/01/1999
ISBN: 9780316366953
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.26h x 4.88w x 0.78d
Review Citations: Entertainment Weekly 12/17/1999 pg. 74
New York Times 12/26/1999 pg. 20