How a Fly Walks Upside Down

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HOW WALKS UPSIDE DOWN
and other curious facts
By Martin M. Goldwyn Illustrated hy Ted Enik
What makes a cat purr? Do fish ever sleep? Why do we 0 sngeze? What makes a jump-^^mg bean jump? Why is the ocean blue? How does a chameleon change its color? How does a thermostat trigger the heat or air conditioning to come on?
These and hundreds of other intriguing, real-life questions are addressed in this provocative and entertaining treasure trove of information. A compendium of curious facts presented in inviting question-and-answer format, it serves up the answers to hundreds of often-asked questions that span the realms of science from biology to botany, from earth science to medicine.
Flip through these pages and you'll discover why we always see the same side of the moon, why an upright stick looks broken in water, and how birds know when to migrate. Find out how your taste buds work, what makes the earth rotate, where seashells get their pretty colors, and why some people... Tovább

Fülszöveg

HOW WALKS UPSIDE DOWN
and other curious facts
By Martin M. Goldwyn Illustrated hy Ted Enik
What makes a cat purr? Do fish ever sleep? Why do we 0 sngeze? What makes a jump-^^mg bean jump? Why is the ocean blue? How does a chameleon change its color? How does a thermostat trigger the heat or air conditioning to come on?
These and hundreds of other intriguing, real-life questions are addressed in this provocative and entertaining treasure trove of information. A compendium of curious facts presented in inviting question-and-answer format, it serves up the answers to hundreds of often-asked questions that span the realms of science from biology to botany, from earth science to medicine.
Flip through these pages and you'll discover why we always see the same side of the moon, why an upright stick looks broken in water, and how birds know when to migrate. Find out how your taste buds work, what makes the earth rotate, where seashells get their pretty colors, and why some people snore.
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Discover how the telephone wire carries the sound of your /, voice, how medieval ''' people told time, how a bird locates a worm in the ground, and much, much more.
As a high school science teacher, MARTIN M. GOLDWYN heard his students ask hundreds of questions ranging from "Why does paint peel?" to "Why can't ashes bum?" He began collecting and recording the most serious, thoughtful, and frequently asked questions and set aside class time to discuss their answers in order to help students see the relevance of science to their everyday lives. This book, the natural outgrowth of those informal classroom discussions, now shares the answers with a wider audience.
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