Author: John Gribbin
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444946684
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
The amazing true science behind the fiction of His Dark Materials, ideal for fans of the original trilogy and The Book of Dust, with an introduction by Philip Pullman. Award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal how the world of Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy (Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) is rooted in astonishing scientific truth. Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, they answer fascinating questions such as: could parallel worlds like Will's and Lyra's really exist? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra's hair? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials?
The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
Author: John Gribbin
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444946684
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
The amazing true science behind the fiction of His Dark Materials, ideal for fans of the original trilogy and The Book of Dust, with an introduction by Philip Pullman. Award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal how the world of Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy (Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) is rooted in astonishing scientific truth. Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, they answer fascinating questions such as: could parallel worlds like Will's and Lyra's really exist? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra's hair? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials?
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444946684
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
The amazing true science behind the fiction of His Dark Materials, ideal for fans of the original trilogy and The Book of Dust, with an introduction by Philip Pullman. Award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal how the world of Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy (Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) is rooted in astonishing scientific truth. Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, they answer fascinating questions such as: could parallel worlds like Will's and Lyra's really exist? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra's hair? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials?
The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
Author: Mary Gribbin
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375831444
Category : Fantasy fiction, English
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Pullman's bestselling His Dark Materials trilogy.
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375831444
Category : Fantasy fiction, English
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Pullman's bestselling His Dark Materials trilogy.
Exploring Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
Author: Lois H. Gresh
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1429922273
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
His Dark Materials is one of the most popular, award-winning fantasies of all time, a bestselling trilogy hailed as "a modern classic" by The New York Times. Now, for the first time ever, Lois H. Gresh helps young readers examine Pullman's intricate universe with Exploring His Dark Materials, the ultimate companion guide. Gresh's fun, interactive book explores the complex science, religion, and fantastic elements of His Dark Materials in a way that's both informative and fun for younger readers. Exploring His Dark Materials is filled with sidebars, history, facts and an in-depth analysis of the books, answering questions like: *What are daemons? *Why is dust important to the series? * Is Dark Material real and how does it relate to our universe? * What are the origins of ghosts and shapeshifters? *And much more! Exploring His Dark Materials is a thrilling and essential guide for young adults to help them explore this fantastic and challenging fantasy world.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1429922273
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
His Dark Materials is one of the most popular, award-winning fantasies of all time, a bestselling trilogy hailed as "a modern classic" by The New York Times. Now, for the first time ever, Lois H. Gresh helps young readers examine Pullman's intricate universe with Exploring His Dark Materials, the ultimate companion guide. Gresh's fun, interactive book explores the complex science, religion, and fantastic elements of His Dark Materials in a way that's both informative and fun for younger readers. Exploring His Dark Materials is filled with sidebars, history, facts and an in-depth analysis of the books, answering questions like: *What are daemons? *Why is dust important to the series? * Is Dark Material real and how does it relate to our universe? * What are the origins of ghosts and shapeshifters? *And much more! Exploring His Dark Materials is a thrilling and essential guide for young adults to help them explore this fantastic and challenging fantasy world.
His Dark Materials Illuminated
Author: Millicent Lenz
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814332078
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The first critical analysis of Philip Pullman's cross-age fantasy trilogy.
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814332078
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The first critical analysis of Philip Pullman's cross-age fantasy trilogy.
The Rough Guide to Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
Author: Paul Simpson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781843539209
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Exploring the origins of "His Dark Materials" back to the life of its creator, this resource also covers the creation of the trilogy, author Phillip Pullmans inspiration, response from reviewers, fans, and religious leaders, and a guide to the meaning of Pullmans alternate words.Rough Guide
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781843539209
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Exploring the origins of "His Dark Materials" back to the life of its creator, this resource also covers the creation of the trilogy, author Phillip Pullmans inspiration, response from reviewers, fans, and religious leaders, and a guide to the meaning of Pullmans alternate words.Rough Guide
Dark Matter
Author: Tony Watkins
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 083083379X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Uses a Christian perspective to interpret the popular trilogy, offering a look Pullman's life, an overview of the major dimensions of each book, and a critical evaluation of such major themes as sin and the death of God.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 083083379X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Uses a Christian perspective to interpret the popular trilogy, offering a look Pullman's life, an overview of the major dimensions of each book, and a critical evaluation of such major themes as sin and the death of God.
The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
Author: Mary Gribbin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340881590
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal how Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy (Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) is rooted in scientific truth. Drawing on string theory and space-time, quantum physics and chaos theory, they answer questions such as: could parallel worlds like Will's and Lyra's really exist? How does Will's subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra's hair? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340881590
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal how Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy (Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) is rooted in scientific truth. Drawing on string theory and space-time, quantum physics and chaos theory, they answer questions such as: could parallel worlds like Will's and Lyra's really exist? How does Will's subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra's hair? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials?
Northern Lights
Author: Philip Pullman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407186108
Category : Arctic regions
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature. "Without this child, we shall all die." Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world... This edition has a beautiful cover from celebrated artist, Chris Wormell.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407186108
Category : Arctic regions
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature. "Without this child, we shall all die." Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world... This edition has a beautiful cover from celebrated artist, Chris Wormell.
Philip Pullman, Master Storyteller
Author: Claire Squires
Publisher: Continuum
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Squires conducts a tour of the His Dark Materials worlds of Philip Pullman, and also considers the British author's entire oeuvre.
Publisher: Continuum
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Squires conducts a tour of the His Dark Materials worlds of Philip Pullman, and also considers the British author's entire oeuvre.
The Amber Spyglass
Author: Philip Pullman
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375846735
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Lyra and Will find themselves at the center of a battle between the forces of the Authority and those gathered by Lyra's father, Lord Asriel.
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375846735
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Lyra and Will find themselves at the center of a battle between the forces of the Authority and those gathered by Lyra's father, Lord Asriel.