Kaboom! : Explosions of all kinds by Richardson, Gillian instant download

Kaboom! : Explosions of all kinds by Richardson, Gillian instant download

83 p. : 25 cm, Examines various types of explosions, including such natural events as supernovas, volcanoes, as well as explosions of biological origin and man-made explosions, Includes index, Includes bibliographical references: p. 75-77, Explosions in nature -- Down to earth -- Volcanoes -- Geysers -- Coal mine methane -- Interlude: the Hindenburg -- Outer space -- Big bang -- Supernovas -- Solar flares -- Interlude: did explosions kill the dinosaurs? -- Plant and animal explosions -- Seed pods -- Mantis shrimp -- Bombardier beetle -- Interlude: exploding animals -- Explosions we create -- Destructive explosions -- Gunpowder -- Dynamite -- Bombs -- Interlude: the Halifax explosion -- Constructive explosions -- Ripple Rock -- Explosive demolition -- Internal combustion engine -- Interlude: Mount Rushmore -- Just for fun -- Fireworks -- Special effects