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• Mad Science. 2

  Experiments You Can Do at Home, but STILL Probably Shouldn't

  Gray, Theodore W.,

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  A second installment of columnist Gray's demonstrations of fundamental scientific principles through wacky, daredevil experiments.

• Science

  the Definitive Visual Guide

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  A beautifully illustrated, thematically arranged history of science - covering great scientists, inventions, and ideas - that has been updated to include the latest scientific advances. Delve into the story of science - from astronomy and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Science

  Feldman, David

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  In gathering the most fascinating questions asked about science into a handy Gem format, pop culture guru David Feldman demystifies these and much more in Imponderables®: Science. Providing you with information you can't find in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 100 Hoaxes & Mistakes That Fooled Science

  The Editors of Popular Science

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  Even experts get duped from time to time! The stories behind scientific fakes and mistakes, from crop circles to miracle cures and beyond. Science is an ongoing quest for knowledge filled with discoveries and experiments, trial and error.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Big Book of Maker Skills

  Tools & Techniques for Building Great Tech Projects

  Hackett, Chris,

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  Makers, get ready. This is your ultimate, must-have, tip-packed guide for taking your DIY projects to the next level'from basic wood and metalworking skills to plugged-in fun with power tools, and from cutting-edge electronics play to 3-D…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The History of Science and Technology

  a Browser's Guide to the Great Discoveries, Inventions, and the People Who Made Them, From the Dawn of Time to Today

  Bunch, Bryan H.

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  In this Age of Genetic Engineering and global warming, it is more important than ever to understand the history and current trends of science and technology. With so much information out there, though, it's hard to know where to start.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Superspy Science

  Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond

  Harkup, Kathryn

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  The adventures of James Bond have thrilled readers since Ian Fleming's novel Casino Royale was published in 1953, and when the movie of Dr No was released in 1962, Bond quickly became the world's favourite secret agent. Science and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dad's Book of Awesome Science Experiments

  From Boiling Ice and Exploding Soap to Erupting Volcanoes and Launching Rockets, 30 Inventive Experiments to Excite the Whole Family!

  Adamick, Mike,

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  The science behind, "But, why?" Don't get caught off guard by your kids' science questions! You and your family can learn all about the ins and outs of chemistry, biology, physics, the human body, and our planet with Dad's Book of Awesome…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Secret Gadgets and Strange Gizmos

  High-tech (and Low-tech) Innovations of the U.S. Military

  Yenne, Bill, 1949-

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  The relationship between war and science ? as old as the wheel ? entered a whole new realm with the Civil War, the first truly ""technological"" conflict. Secret Gadgets and Strange Gizmos traces this evolving connection from the deadly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Engineering

  An Illustrated History From Ancient Craft to Modern Technology

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  Combining engaging text with captivating images and helpful diagrams, renowned science writer Tom Jackson guides readers through the history of Engineering in the 7th installment of the groundbreaking PonderablesTM series.

• Engineering in Plain Sight

  An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment

  Hillhouse, Grady,

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  This illustrated book extends the field guide genre from natural phenomena to human-made structures, making their design and construction approachable and understandable to non-engineers. Readers will learn to identify characteristics of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Engineering Book

  From the Catapult to the Curiosity Rover : 250 Milestones in the History of Engineering

  Brain, Marshall

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  Engineering is where human knowledge meets real-world problems--and solves them. It's the source of some of our greatest inventions, from the catapult to the jet engine, from the cell phone to the Large Hadron Collider. Marshall Brain,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Art

  a New History

  Johnson, Paul, 1928-

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  A personal view of the history of art follows every period from prehistoric times to today, examining both major movements and lesser-known contributors while suggesting controversial interpretations of creative expression and how they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How Art Works

  Bray, George

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  An art book like no other, How Art Works uses practical graphics to demonstrate the techniques, styles, materials, and concepts that lie behind great art. It shows you how to interpret paintings, drawings, and sculptures, and reveals how…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The 12-hour Art Expert

  Everything You Need to Know About Art in a Dozen Masterpieces

  Charney, Noah,

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  Interested in art but feel under-informed? Curious but afraid you might not "get" it? Already a fan and wishing to immerse yourself in a fun, engaging, informative and informed read that will refresh your Art HIstory 101 and Introduction…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Math Book

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  Applying the Big Ideas Simply Explained series' trademark combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics to chart the development of math through history, The Math Book explores and explains subjects ranging from ancient…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Simply Math

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  Covering more than 80 key mathematical theories from prime numbers and matrices to logarithms and quadratic equations, each pared-back, single-page entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before.

• Math Tricks

  the Surprising Wonders of Shapes and Numbers

  Posamentier, Alfred S.

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  In his latest book, mathematician Alfred S. Posamentier provides easily understandable, easily presentable and easily replicated tricks that one can do with mathematics.