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Book Synopsis: “[Czerski’s] quest to enhance humanity’s everyday scientific literacy is timely and imperative.”—Science
Storm in a Teacup is Helen Czerski’s lively, entertaining, and richly informed introduction to the world of physics. Czerski provides the tools to alter the way we see everything around us by linking ordinary objects and occurrences, like popcorn popping, coffee stains, and fridge magnets, to big ideas like climate change, the energy crisis, or innovative medical testing. She provides answers to vexing questions: How do ducks keep their feet warm when walking on ice? Why does it take so long for ketchup to come out of a bottle? Why does milk, when added to tea, look like billowing storm clouds? In an engaging voice at once warm and witty, Czerski shares her stunning breadth of knowledge to lift the veil of familiarity from the ordinary.
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Looking to enhance your scientific literacy and expand your understanding of the world around you? Look no further than Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life. This captivating book by Helen Czerski is a must-read for anyone curious about the interconnectedness of everyday objects and the big ideas behind them. Get ready to see the world in a whole new light!
With Storm in a Teacup, Helen Czerski takes you on a fascinating journey where physics meets the everyday. From popcorn popping to coffee stains and even fridge magnets, Czerski shows how these seemingly ordinary occurrences can be linked to important concepts like climate change, the energy crisis, and innovative medical testing. It's a book that will make you question and marvel at the world around you.
Curious about the little mysteries of life? Storm in a Teacup has the answers! Have you ever wondered how ducks manage to keep their feet warm when walking on ice? Or why it takes forever for ketchup to come out of a bottle? And who could resist the captivating explanation of why milk, when added to tea, forms billowing storm clouds? Helen Czerski's engaging and witty writing style will keep you turning the pages, eager to uncover the secrets behind these everyday phenomena.
Don't miss out on Helen Czerski's extraordinary breadth of knowledge and her ability to unveil the hidden science behind the ordinary. Storm in a Teacup is a book that will leave you with a deep appreciation for the world we live in. Get your copy today and embark on a captivating journey of discovery!
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