The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
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The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials by Mary Gribbin
Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy is renowned for its mystery and magic. What's the truth behind it all?Is the golden compass actually based in science? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra's hair? How do the Gallivespians' lodestone resonators really work? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials? Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Philip Pullman's bestselling fantasy trilogy in entertaining and crystal-clear prose.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780375831461 |
| ISBN 10 | 0375831460 |
| Title | The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials |
| Author | Mary Gribbin |
| Series | His Dark Materials |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2007-07-10 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Prizes | Winner of Fall Children's Book Sense Picks 2005 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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