WorldCat Identities

Lafferty, Peter

Overview
Works: 128 works in 369 publications in 6 languages and 12,660 library holdings
Genres: Juvenile works  History  Dictionaries  Biography  Poetry 
Roles: Author, Creator, Editor, Other
Classifications: Q123, 503
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by Peter Lafferty
The dictionary of science by Helicon( Book )

26 editions published between 1993 and 2000 in English and Polish and held by 701 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Designed to be useful and appropriate for academic purposes, but at the same time to be interesting and accessible to the general reader."--Introduction
Superbikes : the history of motorcycles by Peter Lafferty( Book )

3 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 453 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Surveys the history and functions of motorcycles, from their invention in the 1850s to their wartime uses and present sporting capabilities
Magnets to generators by Peter Lafferty( Book )

1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 407 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Demonstrates the properties and uses of magnets and how the magnetic earth affects a compass. Includes experiments and projects throughout
Archimedes by Peter Lafferty( Book )

3 editions published between 1991 and 1992 in English and held by 395 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Examines the life, discoveries, and contributions of the ancient Greek mathematician who introduced mechanics, mathematical formulas, and experimental science
Burning and melting by Peter Lafferty( Book )

4 editions published between 1990 and 1991 in French and English and held by 352 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discusses heat, both as a natural phenomenon and as an application in industry, and presents related projects
Energy and light by Peter Lafferty( Book )

14 editions published between 1989 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 336 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Looks at the various ways in which matter can change from one form to another through the use of energy
Leonardo da Vinci by Peter Lafferty( Book )

5 editions published between 1990 and 1992 in English and Danish and held by 335 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An account of the life of Leonardo da Vinci, with an emphasis on his research and inventions in the field of science
Astronomy by Peter Lafferty( Book )

4 editions published between 1989 and 1995 in English and Chinese and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides an overview of the world of astronomy
Pedal power : the history of bicycles by Peter Lafferty( Book )

2 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 321 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Traces the use of bicycles from their origins to the present day, with competitive racing and all-terrain bikes
Weather by Peter Lafferty( Book )

8 editions published between 1992 and 1993 in 3 languages and held by 311 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An exploration of the forces that drive the world's weather
What's inside everyday things? by Peter Lafferty( Book )

4 editions published between 1984 and 1995 in English and held by 303 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Looks beneath the surface of objects that are part of everyday life to show how they are designed, what they are made of, and what makes them work
Electricity and magnetism by Peter Lafferty( Book )

7 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Text and experiments provide information about the world of electricity and magnetism
The inventor through history by Peter Lafferty( Book )

3 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 295 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Highlights inventors and their inventions, from the printing of books in the fifteenth century to today's electronic devices
Heat by Peter Lafferty( Book )

2 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 283 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Combines information and experiments to explore the world of heat
Top gear : the history of automobiles by Peter Lafferty( Book )

3 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 282 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discusses the pioneers in automotive history and the evolution of different types of cars
To the rescue : the history of emergency vehicles by Peter Lafferty( Book )

3 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 280 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Follows the development of emergency vehicles, such as ambulances and fire engines
Space by Peter Lafferty( Book )

8 editions published between 1992 and 1994 in 3 languages and held by 231 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides a general introduction to the cosmos as well as details about the science of astronomy
 
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The dictionary of science
Alternative Names
Lafferty, Peter

بيتر لافرتي، 1942-

ラファティ, ピーター

Languages
English (79)

French (13)

Polish (3)

Chinese (2)

Dutch (2)

Danish (1)

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What's inside everyday things?
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