Atoms under the floorboards: the surprising science hidden in your home

by Woodford, Chris.

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BookPublisher: Bloomsbury Sigma 2015ISBN: 9781472912220; 1472912225.Classification number: 502 WOOSubject(s): Science -- Miscellanea | Science -- Popular worksSubject: Chris Woodford introduces you to the incredible scientific explanations behind a variety of household phenomena, from gurgling drains and squeaky floorboards to rubbery custard and shiny shoes. Is it better to build skyscrapers like wobbly jellies or stacks of biscuits? Can you burn your house down with an electric drill? How many atoms would you have to split to power a lightbulb?

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book - Adult Hardback	Formby Library	Adult Non-Fiction	502 WOO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		002884950X

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Chris Woodford introduces you to the incredible scientific explanations behind a variety of household phenomena, from gurgling drains and squeaky floorboards to rubbery custard and shiny shoes. Is it better to build skyscrapers like wobbly jellies or stacks of biscuits? Can you burn your house down with an electric drill? How many atoms would you have to split to power a lightbulb?

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