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a really short history of nearly everything
enter the world of science as bill bryson unmasks the mysteries of the universe . br did you know that br every atom in your body has almost certainly passed through several stars and been part of millions of organisms on its way to being you br if you are an average sized kid you have enough potential energy inside you to explode with the force of several hydrogen bombs br and what happened to dinosaurs how big is the universe why are oceans salty is a meteor going to hit us br tackling everything from the big bang to the rise of civilization bill brysons inimitable storytelling skill makes the why how and just as importantly the who of scientific discovery entertaining and accessible for young readers .
hardcover delacorte press books for young readers 2009 isbn13 9780385738101 isbn10 0385738102
abridged n isbn 13 9780385738101 number in series 1 number of pages 169 publisher random house childrens books release date 1256601600000