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" Fake science 101 : "
Phil Edwards.
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BL
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802170
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b622240
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Phil Edwards.
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Fake science 101 : : a less-than-factual guide to our amazing world\ Phil Edwards.
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Avon, Mass.: David & Charles [distributor], 2012
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271 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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1440527016
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: 9781440527012
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So, you want to be a scientist --; What is science : let us know if you find out. Your incredibly scientific day ; A history of science ; Doing science good ; Quiz : what is science? --; Astronomy : learn how to stare into space. The universe and you ; Our solar system ; Exploring our universe ; Quiz : astronomy --; Biology : even grosser than you thought. Life : probably a good thing ; (Oh the) Humanity ; Quiz : biology --; Chemistry : blowing things up with science. The things that make things ; Your favorite chemicals ; Exploding through chemistry ; Quiz : chemistry --; Earth science : making nature worth your time. Dirt, lava, and more dirt ; Water : wetter than dirt ; The atmosphere : light as air ; Quiz : earth science --; Physics : making movement difficult. Classical mechanics and you ; Quantum mechanics : it's easy! ; Our physics-y world ; Quiz : physics --; You're a scientist! : Nobels don't win themselves. Experimenting with education ; Living the scientist lifestyle ; Science and everybody else ; Quiz : you're a scientist.
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Provides humorous answers to questions from all fields of science.
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Science -- Humor.
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Science.
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Q167.P455 2012
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Phil Edwards
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