Gory details : adventures from the dark side of science / Erika Engelhaupt ; illustrations by Briony Morrow-Cribbs.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Washington, DC : National Geographic Partners, LLC, [2020]Copyright date: ©2020Description: 336 pages : illustrations ; 21 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781426220975
- 1426220979
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Main Library | NonFiction | 500 E57 | Available | 33111010472179 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Infused with Mary Roach-style humor and science, this narrative illuminates the gross, strange, morbid, and outright absurd realities of our bodies, the Earth, and universe.
Filled to the brim with far-out facts, this wickedly informative narrative from the author of National Geographic's popular Gory Details blog takes us on a fascinating journey through an astonishing new reality. Blending humor and journalism in the tradition of Mary Roach, acclaimed science reporter Erika Engelhaupt investigates the gross, strange, and morbid absurdities of our bodies and our universe. From the research biologist who stung himself with every conceivable insect to the world's most murderous mammals, this entertaining book explores oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Featuring interviews with leading researchers in the field and a large dose of wit, this provocative book reveals the most intriguing real-world applications of science in all their glory.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Morbid curiosity -- That's disgusting -- Breaking taboos -- Creepy crawlies -- Gross anatomy -- Mysterious minds.
"Erika Engelhaupt, founding editor of National Geographic's Gory Details blog, explores oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Featuring reporting and interviews with leading researchers in the field, Gory Details illuminates the world's most intriguing real-world applications of science"-- Provided by publisher.