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New Materials Robin Kerrod

New Materials By Robin Kerrod

New Materials by Robin Kerrod


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Summary

What is a 'super alloy,' what material keeps the space shuttle cool? Advances in new materials are changing our lives right now. Where is technology leading us? Find out in this easy to read and informative guide. Ages 10+.

New Materials Summary

New Materials by Robin Kerrod

21st-century science is a buzz phrase in curriculum development, particularly at KS4/GCSE level. This series, which is also appropriate for KS3, looks at some of the new directions science is taking, at the interface between science and technology, and also discusses the social repercussions involved. GENETICS covers the science of genetics - what it is and how it will impact on our lives in the future in various areas, such as medicine, crime-fighting and farming. It includes DNA, the human genome project, the growth of replacement body parts, and covers the ethical issues involved. NEW MATERIALS investigates how the use of materials developed in the latter half of the 20th century - mainly for the space programme - will affect us as this century progresses. Included are strong and flexible materials such as Mylar, Lexan and Teflon and superstrength metals such as titanium.

About Robin Kerrod

ROBIN KERROD is a children's science and technology author of many years' standing. He has written dozens of books on space and runs tours to NASA in the USA.

Additional information

GOR005408618
9780749645885
0749645881
New Materials by Robin Kerrod
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Hachette Children's Group
20030522
48
N/A
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