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Scientific American Presents : Nobel Prize Winners on Physics and Astronomy by Scientific American Staff (2009, Trade Paperback)

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This book is a must-have for anyone interested in science, specifically physics and astronomy. It features essays written by Nobel Prize winners on these topics, and is published by Kaplan Publishing under the Scientific American Presents Ser. Book Title. The trade paperback format is easy to carry around and read, with 272 pages filled with interesting insights and discoveries. The book covers a wide range of topics, from general scientific principles to specific advancements in physics and astronomy. It is written in English and was published in 2009, with a weight of 17.3 Oz and a width of 7 in. The book is categorized under Books and Magazines, and is an excellent reference guide for anyone interested in science.

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PublisherKaplan Publishing

ISBN-101607144700

ISBN-139781607144700

eBay Product ID (ePID)73092179

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Book TitleScientific American Presents : Nobel Prize Winners on Physics and Astronomy

Number of Pages272 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

TopicGeneral, Essays, Physics / General, Astronomy

GenreReference, Science

AuthorScientific American Staff

Book SeriesScientific American Presents Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight17.3 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

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