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The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
Author: Mary Gribbin, John Gribbin
Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy is renowned for its mystery and magic. What’s the truth behind it all? Is the golden compass actually based in science? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra’s hair? How do the Gallivespians’ lodestone resonators reall...  more »
PBS Market Price: $7.59 or $3.69+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780375831461
ISBN-10: 0375831460
Publication Date: 7/10/2007
Pages: 224
Edition: Reprint
Reading Level: Young Adult
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3.7 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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I can see how this book would be interesting to some people, but for me it was just not worth struggling through. There are two problems with this book for me: 1) I'm not that into Philip Pullman and 2) I'm not that into science. I suppose I shouldn't have bothered to pick this book because of those two reasons, but it came highly recommended by friends. I found that if you are not thoroughly into Philip Pullman then you tend to be a little lost at times. There are parts that you have to know from reading his books. They don't give you much of explaining the book parts that they are using when talking about the science. The science part was very interesting. The theories were talked about in depth. It would be fascinating to someone that cared about that sort of thing. I'm just not that type of person.


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