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The Science of Why

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Ever wonder why onions make you cry? Or why lizards do pushups? Or why leaves change color in the fall?
Don't worry, you're not alone. Acclaimed science writer and broadcaster Jay Ingram wonders the same things. After a long career of asking important questions (Does time speed up as we age? How much Neanderthal is in me? Why do some animals throw their feces?), he's here to put our scientific quandaries to rest. In this insightful, witty book for curious readers of all ages, Jay shares his favorite head-scratchers and mind-benders, settling pressing questions, such as...

-What is déjà vu?
-Why were Tyrannosaurus Rex's arms so short?
-Why are you plagued by mosquitoes while your friends aren't?
-Does your cat actually like you?*
-What is déjà vu?

...along with everything you ever wondered about human echolocation, Bigfoot and farts (though not all at once).

Whimsically illustrated and chock-full of fun science facts (and fictions), this book will delight and surprise your inner science geek.

*SPOILER: She actually thinks you're a larger, dumber version of her mother.

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Series: The Science of Why Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Kindle Book

  • Release date: November 1, 2016

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781501144301
  • File size: 6610 KB
  • Release date: November 1, 2016

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781501144301
  • File size: 6610 KB
  • Release date: November 1, 2016

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

Languages

English

Ever wonder why onions make you cry? Or why lizards do pushups? Or why leaves change color in the fall?
Don't worry, you're not alone. Acclaimed science writer and broadcaster Jay Ingram wonders the same things. After a long career of asking important questions (Does time speed up as we age? How much Neanderthal is in me? Why do some animals throw their feces?), he's here to put our scientific quandaries to rest. In this insightful, witty book for curious readers of all ages, Jay shares his favorite head-scratchers and mind-benders, settling pressing questions, such as...

-What is déjà vu?
-Why were Tyrannosaurus Rex's arms so short?
-Why are you plagued by mosquitoes while your friends aren't?
-Does your cat actually like you?*
-What is déjà vu?

...along with everything you ever wondered about human echolocation, Bigfoot and farts (though not all at once).

Whimsically illustrated and chock-full of fun science facts (and fictions), this book will delight and surprise your inner science geek.

*SPOILER: She actually thinks you're a larger, dumber version of her mother.

Expand title description text
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Simon & Schuster

    Kindle Book
    Release date: November 1, 2016

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781501144301
    File size: 6610 KB
    Release date: November 1, 2016

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781501144301
    File size: 6610 KB
    Release date: November 1, 2016

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
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