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Highlights
- Can reindeer fly?
- Author(s): Roger Highfield
- 320 Pages
- Science, Physics
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About the Book
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.Book Synopsis
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 TodayFrom the Back 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.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.26 Inches (H) x 4.88 Inches (W) x .78 Inches (D)
Weight: .78 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Physics
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Roger Highfield
Language: English
Street Date: November 1, 1999
TCIN: 78710890
UPC: 9780316366953
Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-0459
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.78 inches length x 4.88 inches width x 8.26 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.78 pounds
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