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novel name= Doctor Who Quiz Book of Science |
|image = QuizBookScience.jpg
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|series=[[Doctor Who Quiz Book (series)|Doctor Who Quiz Book]]
series=[[Doctor Who Quiz Book]]|
|number = 4
number= 4|
|doctor = Fifth Doctor
doctor=[[Fifth Doctor]] |
|companions=[[Nyssa]], [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]]
companions=[[Nyssa]], [[Tegan Jovanka]] |
|enemy =  
enemy= |
|setting =
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|writer = [[Michael Holt]]  
writer= [[Michael Holt]] |
|publisher = Magnet Books
publisher= [[Magnet Books]]|
|release date= [[10 August (releases)|10 August]] [[1983 (releases)|1983]]  
release date= [[1983]] |
|format = Paperback Book, 96 Pages  
format= Paperback Book, 96 Pages |
|isbn = ISBN 0-416-20460-0
isbn= ISBN 0-416-20460-0|
|prev = Doctor Who Quiz Book of Space
previous story= ''[[Doctor Who Quiz Book of Space]]''|
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'''''Doctor Who Quiz Book of Science''''' was the fourth and final book in the [[Doctor Who Quiz Book (series)|Doctor Who Quiz Book]] line published in 1982 and 1983. The books feature original short stories that lead into quizzes based upon the subject matter of the particular book.
'''Doctor Who Quiz Book of Science''' was the fourth and final book in the [[Doctor Who Quiz Book]] line published in [[1982]] and [[1983]]. The books feature original short stories that lead into quizzes based upon the subject matter of the particular book.
 
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A further title, ''[[Doctor Who: Puzzle Book]]'', was released in 1985.
A further title [[Doctor Who: Puzzle Book]] was released in [[1985]].


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
What did Isaac Newton do when his cat had kittens? Who had green eyes, bright red hair and invented the pendulum? Who hated organ-grinders and invented the computer? [[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]] and his companions [[Nyssa]] and [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]] take you back and forth thousands of years in time to meet some of the cleverest men who have ever lived. Become a famous scientist yourself! In this exciting quiz book you'll find mind-bending puzzles and simple scientific experiments to try your hand at — and astound your friends!


What did Isaac Newton do when his cat had kittens? Who had green eyes, bright red hair and invented the pendulum? Who hated organ-grinders and invented the computer? [[Fifth Doctor|The Doctor]] and his companions [[Nyssa]] and [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]] take you back and forth thousands of years in time to meet some of the cleverest men who have ever lived. Become a famous scientist yourself! In this exciting quiz book you'll find mind-bending puzzles and simple scientific experiments to try your hand at -- and astound your friends!
[[Michael Holt]], author of the [[Doctor Who Quiz Book (series)|Doctor Who Quiz Books]], has written well over 100 books, mostly for children. He has also appeared on his own ''Mathemagical'' show on [[BBC|BBC Television]].
 
[[Michael Holt]], author of the [[Doctor Who Quiz Book]]s, has written well over 100 books, mostly for children. He has also appeared on his own ''Mathemagical'' show on [[BBC|BBC Television]].


== Characters ==
== Characters ==
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* [[Tegan Jovanka]]
* [[Tegan Jovanka]]


== References ==
== Worldbuilding ==
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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== Continuity ==
* If these story snippets are to be counted in continuity, they need to take place sometime between ''[[Arc of Infinity (TV story)|Arc of Infinity]]'' and ''[[Mawdryn Undead]]'' owing to the TARDIS crew featured. The book does not maintain continuity with the previous release, ''[[Doctor Who Quiz Book of Space]]'' which had featured the Doctor-Tegan-[[Vislor Turlough|Turlough]] lineup.


== Later edition ==
== Later edition ==
* In July 1985, Severn House issued a hardcover edition of the book for libraries, retitled ''Doctor Who Book of Science''.
* In July 1985, Severn House issued a hardcover edition of the book for libraries, retitled ''Doctor Who Book of Science''.


== See also ==
* [[Doctor Who Quiz Books]]
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Doctor Who Quiz Book of Science was the fourth and final book in the Doctor Who Quiz Book line published in 1982 and 1983. The books feature original short stories that lead into quizzes based upon the subject matter of the particular book.

A further title, Doctor Who: Puzzle Book, was released in 1985.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

What did Isaac Newton do when his cat had kittens? Who had green eyes, bright red hair and invented the pendulum? Who hated organ-grinders and invented the computer? The Doctor and his companions Nyssa and Tegan take you back and forth thousands of years in time to meet some of the cleverest men who have ever lived. Become a famous scientist yourself! In this exciting quiz book you'll find mind-bending puzzles and simple scientific experiments to try your hand at — and astound your friends!

Michael Holt, author of the Doctor Who Quiz Books, has written well over 100 books, mostly for children. He has also appeared on his own Mathemagical show on BBC Television.

Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

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Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

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Later edition[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • In July 1985, Severn House issued a hardcover edition of the book for libraries, retitled Doctor Who Book of Science.