Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World by Mark Miodownik

Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World

Mark Miodownik

272 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

nonfiction history science adventurous slow-paced

Description

A New York Times BestsellerAn eye-opening adventure deep inside the everyday materials that surround us, packed with surprising stories and fascinating science Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip bend? Why ...

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Moods

informative 95%
lighthearted 36%
reflective 31%
funny 27%
inspiring 22%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

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