The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy is renowned for its mystery and magic. What's the truth behind it all?

Is the golden compass actually based in science? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra's hair? How do the Gallivespians' lodestone resonators really work? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials? Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Philip Pullman's bestselling fantasy trilogy in entertaining and crystal-clear prose.

Don't miss Philip Pullman's epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials!
** THE BOOK OF DUST **
La Belle Sauvage
The Secret Commonwealth

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library
Published: 07/10/2007
ISBN: 9780375831461
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 6.82h x 4.30w x 0.64d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 100583 / Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
Reading Level: 7.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus / Point Value: 5