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The Big Book of Science
The well-known "a bee in a cathedral" analogy describes the size of an atom and its nucleus in understandable terms. The analogy goes that if an atom were expanded to the size of a cathedral, the nucleus would be only about the size of a bee. The Big Book of Science uses analogies to demonstrate 100 basic scientific truths and principles in new and exciting ways, describing the unbelievably massive, the inconceivably tiny and the unfathomably complex in everyday terms. Readers will be drawn to the book by its combination of intuitive reasoning and a highly visual presentation style. It's bursting with facts, figures, diagrams, charts, and illustrations. Each page helps readers understand fun...
The Universe Began with a Bang and Other Cool Space Facts
Did you know the planet Uranus smells like farts? Discover other mind-blowing facts about space!
Eureka!
Introduced by Jim Al-Khalili Could you surf down an erupting volcano? Why do zebras have stripes? Are you breathing the same air as Leonardo da Vinci? Are there any green mammals? Why do pineapples have spikes? Why do songs get stuck in your head? What happens when black holes collide? Can you extract your DNA? New Scientist has been a treasure trove of fascinating and surprising questions and answers for over a decade. From how to measure the speed of light using chocolate, to why dogs howl at sirens, Eureka! brings together 365 mindblowing questions, fascinating facts and exciting experiments. If you've ever wondered how to escape quicksand, what would happen if the moon vanished, and why cats (nearly) always land on their feet, you've come to the right place.
It's Raining Fish and Other Cool Weather Facts
Did you know that lightning strikes Earth one hundred times each second? Discover other mind-blowing facts about the weather!
Incredible Science Trivia
Did you know that astronauts get taller when they go to outer space? Or that some people can see as many as 100 million colors? Read these fun facts and many more in this incredible, mind-blowing book of science facts and trivia! Find out how many seeds are in a strawberry, how much salt is in the ocean, and how many insects are on the planet. Then share your new knowledge with your friends. It's trivia time!
Your Nose Never Stops Growing and Other Cool Human Body Facts
"Explores facts about the human body."--
True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t
Prove you are the smartest schmuck in the room with 500 true trivia facts that sound absurd. These facts are so absurd some might even say that they sound like bull$#*t! Knowledge is power! Crush the competition at trivia night, or start the most interesting conversation ever with real facts that are hard to believe. This book is loaded with mind-blowing facts that are sure to keep you wondering, "How are these even true?" while equipping you to outsmart everyone around and blow their minds. Topics include: Science American Sports History Pop Culture Nature Put your game face on, and prove once and for all that you are the real know-it-all! Gather your friends and family 'round and get ready to learn some wild and crazy trivia and facts such as: True or False? A chicken once survived almost two years after having its head cut off. True or False? The dog that played Toto in The Wizard of Oz was paid a salary. How many baseballs does the MLB use every season? What state has jousting as its official sport? True or False? Most Canadians live south of Seattle. Stump everyone with True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t!
Everyday Amazing
Like fan mail addressed to the natural world, Everyday Amazing is filled with uplifting and interesting musings on science from Beatrice the Biologist. Beatrice the Biologist is an easily amused former high school biology teacher with a soft spot for the mind-blowing science we encounter daily that we often take for granted. In Everyday Amazing, she shines the spotlight on ten different types of amazing everyday scientific facts in short chapters full of fun and fascinating tidbits bound to both entertain you and expand your horizons! Learn the basics of atomic science, sound waves, bioscience, microbiology, and more in accessible chapters offering a fresh perspective on concepts you may have learned about, but aren’t totally clear on. Quirky illustrations throughout add to the fun! Fall in love with science with Beatrice the Biologist in Everyday Amazing!
The World Was Once Covered by Giant Mushrooms and Other Cool Earth Facts
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Brain-fizzing Facts
Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? Which animal can breathe through its bottom? And how do these things all link together? This brilliant book will have eyebrows raised and jaws dropping as it uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe's ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human's? How much does the Internet weigh? Written by science superstar and STEM Ambassador Dr Emily Grossman, this book will answer all science questions you may or may not have wondered about. Each section in the book is linked to the one before it, creating a fantastically interactive structure, where a question answered brings up new curiosities and surprises. This is the perfect book for children who love learning about science or who need an extra nudge when it comes to STEM subjects. After all, who wouldn't want to find out how a hippo can use its own sweat as sunscreen?! This book has been shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2020.
