The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark MaterialsBy: Mary Gribbin, John Gribbin Series: His Dark Materials Philip Pullmans His Dark Materials trilogy is renowned for its mystery and magic. Whats 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 Lyras hair? How do the Gallivespians lodestone resonators really work? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials? Drawing on string theory

By: Sebastian Barry     'As they used to say in Ireland

opponents and supporters of nuclear power

”—Harold McGee

opposites attract when a figure skater and hockey player lace up their skates--and go for the gold

This summer they’ll keep their promise

But in this chilling sequel to Fever House

Slow Love eloquently reminds us to appreciate what we have-a timely message that we all need to hear

As the show gets bigger

By: Brad Meltzer | Illustrator:  Christopher Eliopoulos | Series: Ordinary People Change the World The littlest readers can learn about Abraham Lincoln in this board book version of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World biography

postcolonialism

all he discovers is a bloody crime scene-and the woman gone missing

illustrator of This Is Not My Hat and Sam and Dave Dig a Hole