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Ask Uncle Albert Russell Stannard

Ask Uncle Albert By Russell Stannard

Ask Uncle Albert by Russell Stannard


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Summary

Providing answers to children's questions in letters addressed to the fictional eccentric scientist of the "Uncle Albert" stories, this book covers a wide range of scientific topics. These include black holes, planets, atoms, stars, clouds, colour, flying and volcanoes.

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Ask Uncle Albert: 100 1/2 Tricky Science Questions Answered by Russell Stannard

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About Russell Stannard

Russell Stannard is Emeritus Professor of Physics at the Open University. He has travelled widely in Europe and the USA, researching high energy nuclear physics. He has received the Templeton UK project award and spent a year in America as a visiting fellow at the Center of Theological Theory, Princeton. He was awarded an OBE for services to physics and the popularisation of science. Married with four children of his own and three stepchildren, he vividly remembers the excitement of discovering Einstein's theories for the first time and he is dedicated to passing this inspiration on to new generations. The Time and Space of Uncle Albert was shortlisted for both the Science Award and the Whitbread Award, and his books have been translated into seventeen different languages.

Additional information

GOR001237075
9780571194360
0571194362
Ask Uncle Albert: 100 1/2 Tricky Science Questions Answered by Russell Stannard
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Faber & Faber
1998-06-08
208
Short-listed for Rhone Poulenc Junior Prize for Science Books 1999 Short-listed for Rhone-Poulenc Science Books Prize 1999
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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