{"product_id":"9781472914118","title":"Furry Logic : The Physics of Animal Life","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eFurry Logic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Matin Durrani, Liz Kalaugher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA captivating introduction to the physics of animal behavior.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe principles of physics lie behind many of the ways animals go about their daily lives. Scientists have discovered that the way cats and dogs lap up liquids can be explained by the laws of surface tension, how ants navigate is due to polarized light, and why pistol shrimps can generate enough force to destroy aquarium glass using their \"elbows!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach of \u003ci\u003eFurry Logic\u003c\/i\u003e’s six chapters tackles a separate branch of physics and, through more than 30 animal case studies, examines each creature’s key features before describing the ways physics is at play in its life, how the connection between physics and animal behavior was discovered, and what remains to be found out. Science journalists Matin Durrani and Liz Kalaugher make the incredible interdisciplinary world of animals accessible to all, in an enthralling and entertaining read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Durrani and Kalaugher approach their captivating material in a lighthearted fashion . . . The examples are often fascinating, but Durrani and Kalaugher’s larger message about the need to integrate the sciences is far more important.\" - \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Light science reading that informs while it entertains.\" - \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Readers don't need a background in physics to enjoy this engaging, educational title. Recommended for fans of popular science, including YA audiences.\" -\u003ci\u003e School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Many readers will see the word physics in the subtitle and sheer away from this captivating work, but even the most phobic will be reassured as scientists and science editors Durrani and Kalaugher demonstrate how animals use physics in their daily lives.\" - Nancy Bent, \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fun, informative chronicle of how myriad animals take advantage of the laws of physics.\" - \u003ci\u003eScience News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eFurry Logic\u003c\/i\u003e is an important book that is equally inspiring and humbling.\" - \u003ci\u003eScience\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781472914118\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury Sigma","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40656539517134,"sku":"9781472914118","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_8c443efe-ef89-41c3-a2d1-5839434dc0f2.jpg?v=1639449722","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781472914118","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}