Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold
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"Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold" by Tom Shachtman is a physics book focused on Thermal Effects. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.
Bringing the history of cold to life, Schachtman starts in the 1600s with an alchemist's attempt to air-condition Westminster Abbey and continues with the invention of thermometers and scales, the sale of Walden Pond ice to tropical countries, and the pursuit of absolute zero by scientists.
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"Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold" by Tom Shachtman is a physics book focused on Thermal Effects. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.
Topic: Thermal Effects
Author: Tom Shachtman
Who this is for:
- Physics students
- Science-minded readers
- Readers building technical understanding
Why this book matters: It provides structured coverage of physics concepts in a way that supports deeper understanding and continued study.
Bringing the history of cold to life, Schachtman starts in the 1600s with an alchemist's attempt to air-condition Westminster Abbey and continues with the invention of thermometers and scales, the sale of Walden Pond ice to tropical countries, and the pursuit of absolute zero by scientists.
| Author | Tom Shachtman |
| Publisher | Mariner Books |
| Published | 2000-12 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780618082391 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Pages | 261 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | Thermal Effects |
Format: Paperback
Length: 261 pages
Language: English
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