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The New York Times Book of Science Questions & Answers
The New York Times Book of Science Questions Answers Author:C. Claiborne Ray Have you ever wondered what makes Mexican jumping beans jump? Why tears are salty? What causes hiccups? Why flies and ants don't fall off the ceiling? You'll find the answers to these and other science mysteries in this entertaining collection of the most intriguing questions from the long-running New York Times's Science Q&A column. Topics... more » range from animals and vegetables to light and sound, from water and the weather to planets and stars.
This joyous journey into the fascinating world of science will stretch both your mind and imagination. Along the way, you'll discover the solutions to some of life's most thought-provoking questions, such as why are rainbows cured, what causes an itch, why dogs don't get hoarse when they bark for hours, will scientists ever invent a "Star Trek" transporter, why do clothes shrink, and many more!« less