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A Really Short History of Nearly Everything

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3.9 out of 5
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Book Description
Enter the world of science as Bill Bryson unmasks the mysteries of the universe.

Did you know that:

o Every atom in your body has almost certainly passed through several stars and been part of millions of organisms on its way to being you?

o If you are an average-sized kid, you have enough potential energy inside you to explode with the force of several hydrogen bombs?

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Book Information
PublisherDelacorte Press Books for Young Readers
BindingHardcover (19 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages176
ISBN-100385738102
ISBN-13978-0385738101
Publication Date10/27/2009
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About Bill Bryson (Author) : Bill Bryson is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Bill Bryson include A Really Short History of Nearly Everything.
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