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The science of invisibility and X-ray vision / Kaitlin Scirri.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Science of superpowersPublisher: New York : Cavendish Square, 2019Copyright date: ©2019Edition: First editionDescription: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781502637901
  • 1502637901
  • 9781502637918
  • 150263791X
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
The history of invisibility and X-ray vision -- Scientifically speaking -- Animals with special abilities -- Exploring the future.
Summary: "A book about the science behind the concepts of invisibility and X-ray vision."-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 502 S419 Available 33111009280203
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Superpowers like invisibility and X-ray vision have inspired myths and stories for thousands of years. This book explores the scientists who have worked and continue to work to make these superpowers a reality. Readers will journey from the depths of the ocean to Central America to learn about animals that seem to possess these superpowers. Utilizing photographs, fun facts, and real-life examples, readers uncover the science behind invisibility and X-ray vision, and explore how they play a role in the technology of today and tomorrow.

"A book about the science behind the concepts of invisibility and X-ray vision."-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The history of invisibility and X-ray vision -- Scientifically speaking -- Animals with special abilities -- Exploring the future.

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