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How science works / contributor, Tom Jackson.

Jackson, Tom, 1972- (author.).

Summary:

This clear visual guide explains core scientific concepts and cutting-edge discoveries like the Higgs boson, gravitational waves, dark matter, artificial intelligence and quantum computing through easy-to-understand graphics and straightforward explanations.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593966853
  • Physical Description: 255 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
  • Edition: Second edition, New edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2025.

Content descriptions

General Note:
At head of title: DK.
Includes index.
Subject:
Science > Miscellanea.

Available copies

  • 6 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 2 current holds with 9 total copies.
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Marion Library 500 JAC (Text) 37810435837199 Adult Nonfiction Available -
C.B. Hildebrand Public Library 502 JAC (Text) 33557004744827 Adult New Nonfiction Available -
Fletcher Branch HCPL2042666 (Text) HCPL2042667 Adult New Nonfiction On order -
Henderson Main Branch HCPL2042666 (Text) HCPL2042666 Adult New Nonfiction On order -
Hope Mills Library 500 JAC 2ND ED. (Text) 31781069159190 Adult Nonfiction Checked out 08/12/2026
Morganton Public Library 502 JAC (Text) 33557004744348 Adult Nonfiction Available -
North Regional Library 500 JAC 2ND ED. (Text) 31781069159182 Adult Nonfiction Available -
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