{"product_id":"the-science-of-star-wars-by-mark-brake-9781944686284","title":"The Science of Star Wars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the science behind the most popular sci-fi franchise of all time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCapturing the imagination and hearts of crowds worldwide, \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e is a fantastic feat of science fiction and fantasy. We marvel at the variety of creatures and technology and the mystery behind the Force. But how much of the \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e world is rooted in reality? Could we see some of the extraordinary inventions materialize in our world?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Science of Star Wars\u003c\/em\u003e addresses fifty topics that span the movies' universe such as battle technology, alien life, space travel, and more. You'll find fascinating explorations of physics, plausibility, and beyond. The book addresses many unanswered, burning questions including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow long before we get a \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e speeder off the ground?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat exactly \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e the Force?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow could Kylo Ren stop a blaster shot in mid-air?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow could we live on a gas giant like Bespin?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNature versus nurture: How does it play out in the making of Jedi?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow much would it cost to build the Death Star?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for every fan of the films, you don't need to be a Jedi or a scientist to appreciate all of Mark Brake and Jon Chase's fun and informative analysis of this classic series. Prepare your mind to make the jump to light speed and find out about the facts behind one of our favourite modern epics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464634188012,"sku":"9781944686284","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781944686284-the-science-of-star-wars.jpg?v=1775050361","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-science-of-star-wars-by-mark-brake-9781944686284","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}