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Oops! It's dynamite! / Melissa Raé Shofner.
| Author/creator | Shofner, Melissa Raé |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Gareth Stevens Publishing, [2020] |
| Description | pages cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Oops! It is dynamite |
| Portion of title | It's dynamite |
| Variant title | It is dynamite |
| Series | Accidental scientific discoveries that changed the world |
| Contents | Amazing accidents -- An explosive history -- Nitroglycerin -- The science of explosives -- Alfred Nobel -- Nobel's accidental discovery -- Boom, dynamite! -- Interesting and strange uses -- An uncertain future. |
| Abstract | "Boom! Dynamite can blast away mountainsides and bring down buildings. This powerful explosive was discovered over 150 years ago, but it wasn't always safe to use. That's because dynamite contains nitroglycerin, a very dangerous explosive. In the late 1860s, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel accidentally invented dynamite while he was working on a way to make nitroglycerin safer to handle. This book takes an in-depth look at the science behind dynamite, as well as its role in the past, present, and future of demolition. Readers will be blown away by the story of this explosive discovery!"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018044860 |
| ISBN | 9781538239865 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9781538239889 (library bound) |
| ISBN | 9781538239872 (6 pack) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |