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The Science Museum A Brief History of Stuff

The Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Objects
By DK
Series: Science Museum
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From the creators of the A Brief History of Stuff podcast and inspired by the Science Museum Group Collection, discover the remarkable stories of everyday objects in this engaging popular science title. Explore the past, present and future of the everyday stuff in your home, from... Read More
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The Science Museum A Brief History of Stuff

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From the creators of the A Brief History of Stuff podcast and inspired by the Science Museum Group Collection, discover the remarkable stories of everyday objects in this engaging popular science title.

Explore the past, present and future of the everyday stuff in your home, from tinned food to tampons.

Learn how 30,000 bath toys and the work of amateur beachcombers have helped scientists study ocean currents. Explore how the search for a death ray led to the creation of the microwave oven and ready meals. Discover the surprising link between sticky tape and the Nobel Prize.

Uncover the extraordinary stories of ordinary objects in this perfect gift for curious minds. From the creators of the A Brief History of Stuff podcast and inspired by the incredible artefacts in the Science Museum Group Collection, this collection of entertaining essays reveals the fascinating history behind some of the most mundane items in our homes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241594902

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 207.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 1036g

Pages: 240

Collections

DK Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature Series: Science Museum

About the Author

A Brief History of Stuff is a podcast hosted by BBC Radio 5 Live's Nihal Arthanayake and filled with fascinating stories about the ordinary objects around you. Each episode features experts and enthusiasts who explore the past, present and future of an everyday object in your home, from bath toys to sticky tape and vacuum cleaners to the microwave oven, revealing how they changed science-and our world.

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