New Scientist: Why Can't Elephants Jump?: And 113 More Science Questions Answered

Why Can't Elephants Jump?: And 113 More Science Questions Answered


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Author: New Scientist
Number of Pages: 240 pages
Published Date: 07 Oct 2010
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Publication Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN: 9781846683985
Download Link: Click Here
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