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How Do They Do That?
Wonders of the Modern World Explained
by Duncan M. Anderson ; Caroline Sutton
ISBN: 068801111x
ISBN-13: 9780688011116
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: William Morrow & Co
Published date: 1981
Size: 6 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1 pounds
Pages: 292
Publisher's Notes
HOW DO
THEY
DO THAT?- How do they make mirrors?
- How do sword swallowers swallow swords?
- How does a Polaroid picture develop in broad daylight?
- How do camels go without water?
- How do they splice genes?
- How do they create spectacular fireworks?
How indeed? Ever found yourself wide-eyed at the wonders of science? Awestruck by the arts? Mystified by the miracles of nature or the marvels of technology? Relief is at hand. Within these pages answers abound. How Do They Do That? clarifies what used to mystify. It explains the inexplicable and makes known the unknown. Here is a book for both the mildly curious and the grand inquisitor. Take a few hours or take a few minutes to browse through this repository of riddles revealed. You'll discover that it's not hocus-pocus that put the whole pear in the bottle of pear brandy or sorcery that suspends a suspension bridge. But if not by magic, how do they do that? The answer awaits within. A questioner's cure, an anodyne of answers, How Do They Do That? is a puzzler's paradise. Caroline Sutton, a graduate of Wesleyan University, fives in New York City, where she writes and edits for the Hilltown Press.
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Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Harper Paperbacks. Trade Paperback. 068801111X ll indentation lower edge. Corners and edges od covers slightly worn. Back cover slightly soiled. . Very Good. 1981. ( more information) Offered by Serendipity Books (United States)
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Sutton, Caroline
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Caroline Sutton
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Sutton, Caroline
Harper Paperbacks, 1982-07-01. Trade Paperback. Very Good. yellow trade paperback; 292 p. Near fine! Very slight general edge wear. Clean, tight, straight, unmarked....Free Del Conf all US orders. Safe packaging. Fast shipment. ( more information) Offered by Ace High (United States)
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Harper Paperbacks, 1982-07-01. Paperback. Very Good. Super nice copy, has former owner name and pricetag on first page, otherwise no flaws to spea of, no markigns inside ( more information) Offered by Red Giant Productions (United States)
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Caroline Sutton
Harper Paperbacks, 1982-07-01. Paperback. Like New. We suggest the use of priority shipping, where available. Media mail can take up to three weeks for delivery. We ship every business day. Used books may not contain original publisher materials, ie cd and infotrak ( more information) Offered by textbook recycle (United States)
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Caroline Sutton
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Sutton, Caroline
Paperback - clean & tight with some bending. Copyright: 1981. ( more information) Offered by The Media Station (United States)
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Harper Paperbacks, 1982-07-01. Paperback. Very Good. Very good+ condition very lightly read softback book,very clean no highlighting,underlining or notes ( more information) Offered by Music Technology Systems (United States)
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Harper Paperbacks, 1982-07-01. Paperback. Very Good. This is a softcover(paperback) book.In very good condition, a nice, clean book!! ( more information) Offered by The Book Center (United States)
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Sutton, Caroline
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Sutton, Caroline
New York, NY, U.S.A.: HarperTrade, 1982 *>Soft Cover. Very Good. 1st Quill Edition. 8vo - over 7+" - 9+" tall. ISBN:068801111x.. ( more information) Offered by SugarTreeBooks (United States)
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Sutton, Caroline
Published in 1982 by Quill, a 292-page paperback with name on front endpaper, otherwise, apparently clean and unmarked, this is a good copy. (A34) ( more information) Offered by Frances Pryor (United States)
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How Do They Do That? Wonders of the Modern World Explained
Sutton, Caroline with Duncan M. Anderson
New York: Hilltown Press, Inc, 1982. Later Printing. paperback. Good+/No Jacket. Lilly Langotsky. Rubbing to cover edges and corners with some small corner creases to covers, light reading creases at hinges. Light stain to upper-right-hand-side of page edges. ISBN: 0-688-01111-X. ( more information) Offered by Adventures Underground (United States)
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Harper Paperbacks. PAPERBACK. 068801111X Back cover creases, black mark, otherwise looks new and unread, ship same day . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by audbooks (United States)
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Sutton, Caroline; Anderson, Duncan M
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: William Morrow & Co, 1981. This book is in as new condition. Large paperback.. Soft Cover. As New/No Jacket. ( more information) Offered by R E Simpson (United States)
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How Do They Do That?: Wonders of the Modern World Explained
Sutton, Caroline; Anderson, Duncan M
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: William Morrow & Co, 1981. Trade Paperback. Very Good, Sl Cornerwear/No DJ Issued. 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 Inches. ( more information) Offered by Turn of the Century (United States)
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HOW DO THEY DO THAT?: WONDERS OF THE MODERN WORLD EXPLAINED
Sutton, Caroline; Anderson, Duncan M
Scranton, PA: William Morrow & Co, 1981. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾Tall. This book explains the inexplicable and makes known the unknown. Previous owners name on first page corners and edges worn. ( more information) Offered by Empire Booksellers (United States)
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How Do They Do That?: Wonders of the Modern World Explained
Sutton, Caroline; Anderson, Duncan M
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: William Morrow & Co. 1981. Later Printing. Soft Cover. Good +. Tear in front cover at top of book; does not affect text in any way. ( more information) Offered by Once Upon a Time Books (United States)
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Langotsky, Sutton
New York: Guill, 1982. 46th Printing. Paperback. Good. EX-LIBRARY EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT WITH LIBRARY STAMPS MARKED OUT. BOOK COVERED IN CLEAR ADHESIVE PLASTIC. ( more information) Offered by Mybooklocator (United States)
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SUTTON, CAROLINE
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Sutton, Caroline
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Morrow/Avon, 1982. Has a line across the bottom edge o/w fine. Trade Paperback. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Redbrick Books (United States)
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Sutton, Caroline
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Sutton, Caroline
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How Do They Do That? : Wonders of the Modern World Explained
Sutton, Caroline ; Duncan M. Anderson
New York: Hilltown Books : Quill, 1982. A repository of riddles revealed as to the workings of modern technology, machines, the sciences and their applications, much more, for the mildly curious to the grand inquisitor, a questioner's cure, an anodyne of answers, a puzzler's paradise... Softcover, illustrations, indexed, 292pp., book shows light general wear with several corner pagefolds.. ISBN: 0-688-01111-X. Later Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good-. Illus. by Lilly Langotsky. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Technology, Machines, Sciences. ( more information) Offered by JB Books (United States)
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Sutton, Caroline
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Sutton, Caroline
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Harper Paperbacks. PAPERBACK. 068801111X Excellent condition, paperback 1982, no marks, great cover, readit . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Agora Bookstore (United States)
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Caroline Sutton
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How Do They Do That?: Wonders of the Modern World Explained
Sutton, Caroline; Anderson, Duncan M
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: William Morrow & Co, 1981. excellent condition. "Ever find yourself wide-eyed at the wonders of science? Read this book!. First Printing. Soft Cover. As New/No Jacket. Illus. by Lilly Langotsky. 9 1/4" Tall. ( more information) Offered by A & S Used Books (United States)
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NY Quill 1982. Soft cover. Good. Inside text appears unmarked. Very minimal shelfwear. Spine clean, uncreased. ISBN: 068801111X.. NON FICTION, CAROLINE SUTTON, SCIENCE. ( more information) Offered by MMK Books (Canada)
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Harper Paperbacks. PAPERBACK. 068801111X Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Immediate shipping for all orders and FREE STANDARD DELIVERY on Domestic US Orders! International, APO, FPO and PO Box addresses accepted. All of our titles are exactly the same title as shown and are 100% Guaranteed! Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. We recommend expedited shipping for fastest delivery. Standard shipping may take up to 14 business days. . Good. ( more information) Offered by Paperleaf Books (United States)
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Caroline Sutton
Harper Paperbacks, 1982-07-01. Paperback. New. Brand New. In Stock. Order Now. Ship from CA, IN, PA, OR, TN and FL. Over 600,000 CD/DVD, Books and bibles. Free tracking with every order. ( more information) Offered by *** www.HarvardBooksellers.com *** (United States)
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