National Geographic answers all the questions about how
things work--the science, technology, biology, chemistry,
physics, and mechanics--in an indispensible book that
reveals the science behind virtually everything. How does
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Biology & Medicine--The Science of Everything takes readers
on a fascinating tour, using plain talk, colorful
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explain the science behind all the things we take for
granted in our modern world.