The Physics of Christmas - by Roger Highfield (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Can reindeer fly? Was the Star of Bethlehem really a comet? These are among the questions explored in an irresistibly witty book that illuminates the cherished rituals, legends, and icons of Christmas from a unique and fascinating perspective: science.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Can reindeer fly? Could scientists clone the perfect Christmas tree? How does Santa manage to deliver presents to an estimated 824 million households in a single night?</b> <p/> These are among the questions explored in an irresistibly witty book that illuminates the cherished rituals, legends, and icons of Christmas from a unique and fascinating perspective: science. <p/> "Excellent entertainment for the Christmas connoisseurs in your circle." --<i>USA Today</i><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>CAN REINDEER FLY?<P>WHY IS SANTA CLAUS FAT?<P>COULD SCIENTISTS CLONE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE?<P>WAS THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM REALLY A COMET?<P>WHY IS RUDOLPH'S NOSE RED?<P>HOW DOES SANTA MANAGE TO DELIVER PRESENTS TO AN ESTIMATED 842 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS IN A SINGLE NIGHT?<P>WHAT COULD WE DO TO GUARANTEE A WHITE CHRISTMAS EVERY YEAR?<P>These are among the questions explored in an irresistibly witty book that illuminates the cherished rituals, legends, and icons of Christmas from a unique and fascinating perspective: science.
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