The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780375831461)

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.

Don't miss Philip Pullman's epic new trilogy set in the world of His Dark Materials!
** THE BOOK OF DUST **
La Belle Sauvage
The Secret Commonwealth

Author: Mary Gribbin, John Gribbin
ISBN-10: 0375831460
ISBN-13: 9780375831461
Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library
Language: English
Published: 07/10/2007
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 6.82h x 4.30w x 0.64d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.5
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 100583 / Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials