The Physics of Christmas: From the Aerodynamics of Reindeer to the Thermodynamics of Turkey Paperback - 1999
by Roger Highfield
Can reindeer fly? Was the Star of Bethlehem really a comet? 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.
First line
CHRISTMAS IS A TIME FOR THE CRUNCH OF SNOW, spiced wine, and tinseled trees.
From the rear cover
CAN REINDEER FLY?
WHY IS SANTA CLAUS FAT?
COULD SCIENTISTS CLONE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE?
WAS THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM REALLY A COMET?
WHY IS RUDOLPH'S NOSE RED?
HOW DOES SANTA MANAGE TO DELIVER PRESENTS TO AN ESTIMATED 842 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS IN A SINGLE NIGHT?
WHAT COULD WE DO TO GUARANTEE A WHITE CHRISTMAS EVERY YEAR?
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.
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- Title The Physics of Christmas: From the Aerodynamics of Reindeer to the Thermodynamics of Turkey
- Author Roger Highfield
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 2nd Printing
- Pages 320
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Back Bay Books, Boston
- Date 1999-11-01
- ISBN 9780316366953 / 0316366951
- Weight 0.78 lbs (0.35 kg)
- Dimensions 8.26 x 4.88 x 0.78 in (20.98 x 12.40 x 1.98 cm)
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Themes
- Holiday: Christmas
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Library of Congress subjects Christmas, Science
- Dewey Decimal Code 394.266
Media reviews
Citations
- Entertainment Weekly, 12/17/1999, Page 74
- New York Times, 12/26/1999, Page 20
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