Takes readers on a sticky scientific adventure through the three-billion-year history of slime, exploring its part in the evolution of life and its cultural and emotional significance, from its starring role in the horror genre to its subtle influence on Art Nouveau.

Presents disgusting facts designed to appeal to children.

En este libro se presentan los siguientes temas básicos de física:fluidostaticadinámica de fluidosfenómenos de transporte de materiales

"What bit of science do the Imagineers turn to when they want to make a splash? Fluids! In this DVD, the Imagineers demonstrate how they use fluids to their advantage in constructing rides and attractions like Grizzly River Run and The Seas with Nemo and Friends. Students will learn that a fluid is any substance that flows or moves easily due to its molecular make-up. They will also discover how fluid dynamics help us learn how fluids move and behave...

A thorough introduction to the study of boundary layer problems in physics and fluid mechanics, this treatment assumes some knowledge of classical inviscid fluid dynamics. The ordered and logical presentation is accessible to undergraduates, and professionals will benefit from the careful expositions of the limitations and accuracy of various methods. An extensive introduction explains the boundary-layer concept and demonstrates its simplification...

Instructions for a variety of simple experiments that illustrate some of the more "disgusting" aspects of human physiology. Also includes related activities and experiments.

Describes some animals and plants that are slimy and includes recipes for edible slime, slime jokes, and a slimy short story.