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Kaboom! : explosions of all kinds / Gillian Richardson.
| Author/creator | Richardson, Gillian |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Toronto : Annick Press, ©2009. |
| Description | 83 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Explosions in nature -- Down to earth -- Volcanoes -- Geysers -- Coal mine methane -- Interlude: the Hindenburg -- Outer space -- Big bang -- Supernovas -- Solar flares -- Interlude: did explosions kill the dinosaurs? -- Plant and animal explosions -- Seed pods -- Mantis shrimp -- Bombardier beetle -- Interlude: exploding animals -- Explosions we create -- Destructive explosions -- Gunpowder -- Dynamite -- Bombs -- Interlude: the Halifax explosion -- Constructive explosions -- Ripple Rock -- Explosive demolition -- Internal combustion engine -- Interlude: Mount Rushmore -- Just for fun -- Fireworks -- Special effects. |
| Abstract | Examines various types of explosions, including such natural events as supernovas, volcanoes, as well as explosions of biological origin and man-made explosions. |
| Local note | Little-356316--3051310587987 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 75-77) and index. |
| ISBN | 9781554512041 (bound) |
| ISBN | 9781554512034 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 1554512042 (bound) |
| ISBN | 1554512034 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 541 R3942K | ✔ Available | Place Hold |