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    <body><![CDATA[If you want to read up on quantum theory, this is the best place to start!<br/>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is pretty entertaining, and educational!]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I've read this book a few times; I love it and must recommend Gamow to non-scientists interested in the major problems/theories in physics.   Gamow uses Mr. Thompson as a vehicle to describe basic comsmological concepts, chemistry, geometry, and a little statistics as well.  He is a good enough writ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/74961006">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland, and Mr. Tompkins Explores the Atom, are two adorable gems by physicist George Gamow.<br/><br/>In story format, Gamow presents important concepts to the general public. The themes are dated -- e.g., Mr. Tompkins attends lectures in order to win the favor of a professor w...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/35355745">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A book about quantum mechanics and particle physics for children...gotta love it.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Back in print!  For older children/teens and even adults who want to learn some quantum chemistry.  I love the way George Gamow explains chemistry concepts. Mr Tompkins shrinks ala Alice in Wonderland to quantum/atomic size and exlores on a personal level the wonders of small things.  And it is oh s...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/27260881">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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