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Overview"As our knowledge of matter grows, so too do the number of materials. Metals saw early uses as swords, coins, and later, in the building of airplanes. The 20th century witnessed several new materials: plastic that is versatile enough to find use in everything from containers to automobiles, fibers that are strong enough to make bullet-proof vests, and early houses made of wood or stone that gave way to the towering skyscrapers we see today. """"Atoms and Materials"""" is a book about matter at its most basic level - atoms and their components - but it also explores how people use material in technology and society. This intriguing title from the new """"Physics in Our World"""" set enhances the reader's perception and understanding of the atomic world." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kyle KirklandPublisher: Facts On File Inc Imprint: Facts On File Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.376kg ISBN: 9780816061150ISBN 10: 0816061157 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 30 June 2007 Recommended Age: From 13 to 17 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsIf any collection were seeking a basic introduction to physics' branches, the Physics in Our World set should be a top pick... Author InformationKyle Kirkland, Ph.D., received his doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania in 1998. He remains active in research and devotes considerable time to explaining mathematics and science to layperson audiences. He has published a number of articles on science, the history of science, and the present and future impact of science on our society. Kirkland is also the coauthor of Optics, in Facts On File's Science and Technology in Focus set. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |