The Secret Science of Baby
The Surprising Physics of Creating a Human, from Conception to Birth - and Beyond
$39.72
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
12 June 2022
Summary
What stops pregnant women from falling over all the time? What makes infant cries so captivating? How do sperm swim?
The Secret Science of Baby answers these questions and many more, revealing the fascinating physics behind conception, birth, and babyhood.
Parents and parents-to-be are bombarded with information, from what to expect to what to do (and not to do) when it happens. But what they may not realize is that from the chemistry of pregn…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781637741467 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1637741464 |
| Author: | Michael Banks |
| Publisher: | BenBella Books |
| Imprint: | BenBella Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 12 June 2022 |
| Weight: | 357g |
| Dimensions: | 154mm x 230mm |
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Critics Review
”““This was a hilarious, informative, and entirely impractical guide to babies. I loved it.””
—Chris Ferrie, author of Quantum Physics for Babies
”“Fascinating. Terrifying. I’ll never look at human reproduction the same way again.””
—James Breakwell, comedy writer, creator of @XplodingUnicorn on Twitter, and author of Bare Minimum Parenting
“”The Secret Science of Baby is fun and fascinating, but it is more than that: It deepens our senseof awe and admiration at the ingenuity life has put into the process of propagating itself.“”
—Philip Ball, author of How to Grow a Human
““If you’re a parent who’s ever pondered conception, childbirth, or baby behavior, and wondered ‘How the heck does this even happen?‘, The Secret Science of Baby is for you. Prepare to be wowed—and maybe a little grossed out, too.””
—Melinda Wenner Moyer, author of How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes
““A fascinating look at some of the scientific triumphs (and mishaps) of creating small humans. This book is perfect for anyone interested in learning about the science of early parenthood or fun trivia facts like what was used as a common feeding bottle during the Middle Ages.””
—Julie Vick, author of Babies Don’t Make Small Talk (So Why Should I?)
“”The Secret Science of Baby walks the reader through the wide and fascinating range of science involved in the production of a new human, and in the process makes this most quintessentially miraculousof life events seem even more amazing.“”
—Chad Orzel, international bestselling author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog“
Michael Banks
Michael Banks was born in Oldham, Lancashire, UK. After an undergraduate degree in physics from Loughborough University, UK, Michael did a PhD in condensed-matter physics at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Physics in Stuttgart, Germany, studying magnetism. For over a decade, Michael has been news editor of the international monthly magazine Physics World, where he covers the latest developments in physics.
Michael has given talks worldwide about science and science journalism including in China, Japan and the US. In addition to Physics World, Michael has written for Nature, BBC Focus and Science Uncovered as well as appeared on BBC Radio 4. Michael is based in Bristol, UK, where he lives with his wife and two boys.
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