Star Trek: Science Logs (Paperback)

by Andre Bormanis (Author) "The Enterprise, accompanied by Daystrom Institute research astrophysicist Doctor Paul Stubbs, is observing a red giant/ neutron star binary system..." (more)
Key Phrases: science log, omicron particles, duonetic field, Starship Enterprise Science Log, Star Trek, Second Officer Data (more...)

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Product Description
A collection of real life scientific information pulled from the "Star Trek" television shows and movies. Each entry is based on a TV show's adventure and is written to resemble a report to Starfleet Headquarters .

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Star Trek (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671009974
• ISBN-13: 978-0671009977
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #624,646 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, lite science reading, January 6, 2002

By	M. Hofer (Odenton, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It is an interesting book and is easy to read. It is broken up into chapters, and in each chapter is a one to two page sections on a particular subject like telepathy. It hits a wide area of subjects.

Andre Bormanis, science advisor for the Star Trek franchise, explains the science in broad layman's terms, but enough to explain the basics and the logic behind what the team did.

I enjoyed reading it even with a sever lack of previous knowledge in some of the areas. It gave a neat look into the why they handle the science on the show. If you don't have too much time to sit down and read or you just want to have something to read during the commercials, this is an good book to have.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book on the real science of Star Trek, May 27, 1998

By A Customer

I liked this book. I haven't read much other Star Trek books, so I don't have much to compare to. I really liked the authors easy, concise explanations for things like warp drive, wormholes, alien biology, time... all the favorite sciences, and what's real and what's not! The segments are based on accounts from specific episodes with "science logs" from favorite Star Fleet personelle. The photo's and such add a nice touch as well. In short, if you like Star Trek, and ever wondered if what you saw was possible, I highly recommend this book. The science-minded will love it!

0 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good to pick up on a wet day, August 11, 1999

By A Customer

great b/w picks and lot of links from star trek to the really worl