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

252 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

nonfiction history science adventurous slow-paced
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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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3.99
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Moods

informative: 99%

lighthearted: 31%

inspiring: 21%

reflective: 21%

funny: 20%

relaxing: 7%

adventurous: 6%

challenging: 4%

hopeful: 3%


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20% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
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