The science of Philip Pullman's His dark materials

Gribbin, Mary. (Author). Gribbin, John R. (Added Author).

Summary: Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy is renowned for its mystery and magic. What's the truth behind it all? Is the golden compass actually based in science? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra's hair? How do the Gallivespians' lodestone resonators really work? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials? Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Philip Pullman's bestselling fantasy trilogy in entertaining and crystal-clear prose.

Record details

ISBN: 9780307545442 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
ISBN: 030754544X (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
Physical Description: electronic resource
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Publisher: New York : Random House Children's Books, [2008], c2003.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Title from eBook information screen.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Bright materials: the secret of science, and all the stars that shine -- Dark materials: the hidden world, and the nature of dust -- Northern lights: lights in the sky, and the magnetic web -- Golden compass: the meaning of truth, and the unconscious -- Other worlds: worlds beyond the world, and the quantum cat -- Subtle knife: hidden dimensions, and how to cut them -- Worlds of if: the power of choice, and a balancing act -- Living together: the nature of wheels, hummingbirds, and the living planet -- Amber spyglass: how to see invisible light, and the way scientists work -- Entanglement: love is all you need.
System Details Note:	Requires OverDrive Media Console Requires Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 2022 KB).