Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold — Kindle Edition
Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold is Tom Shachtman’s account of humanity’s centuries-long effort to understand and harness cold. The listing describes a narrative combining science, history, and adventure, available here as an English Kindle edition.
At a glance
- Presents the pursuit of extreme cold through both scientific and historical narrative.
- The listing says the book was adapted into a documentary that aired on the BBC and PBS’s Nova in 2008.
- Kindle listing indicates screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The account connects cold-temperature science with historical discovery and practical applications.
- Digital text features include screen reader support and enhanced typesetting.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Mariner Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | December 12, 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 274 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0547525952 |
| File size | 3.6 MB |
| Screen reader | Supported |
|---|---|
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
Customer feedback reflects differing expectations about the balance: some appreciate the history, while another says the book leans more toward science than history. It may suit readers who welcome both rather than expect a history-only account.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the history and science of temperature and cold.
- Readers who enjoy narrative nonfiction that combines scientific topics with historical context.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a history-only treatment, given the mixed feedback about the book’s scientific versus historical emphasis.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
47% 47% - 4 stars
39% 39% - 3 stars
9% 9% - 2 stars
5% 5% - 1 star
0% 0%
Customer feedback describes the book’s content positively, while reactions to its historical emphasis vary. This distinction matters for readers choosing between a science-centered narrative with historical context and a history-first account. The overall rating distribution is mostly four- and five-star, but ratings alone cannot explain why readers differ.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content positively.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback differs on how much emphasis the book gives to history compared with science.
Frequently asked questions
What is Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold about?
The listing describes a narrative about the centuries-long human effort to understand cold, combining science, history, and adventure.
Is this the Kindle edition?
The supplied product details identify Kindle-format features, including a 3.6 MB file size and Kindle reading options.
Does the book focus more on history or science?
Customer feedback is mixed. One response appreciates its historical aspects, while another describes it as more about science than history.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are listed as enabled or supported. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
Alternative options
An Ocean of Air: Why the Wind Blows and Other Mysteries of the Atmosphere
$1.99
Digital List Price: $19.99
$2.99
The Cell: A Visual Tour of the Building Block of Life
$3.99
Mathematical Physics (Chicago Lectures in Physics)
$12.99
Lone Survivors: How We Came to Be the Only Humans on Earth
$12.04
The Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the Universe
$3.99
Living with Frankenstein: The History and Destiny of Machine Consciousness
$5.99
Unraveling the Riddle of the Holocaust: The New Darwinian Understanding of War, Terrorism, and Genocide
$10.00
Persistence: A Novel
$6.99
Pairidaeza: and the rebirth of the universe
$4.99
Among the Okapi
$4.99
The Curator's Apprentice
$5.99
