Why?: Answers to Everyday Scientific Questions
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Why?: Answers to Everyday Scientific Questions
<DIV><DIV><I>Why? Answers to Everyday Scientific Questions</I> gets to grips with concepts that appear simple and straightforward, but which most people, when asked, really can’t explain. Why is the sky blue? Why is water wet? Why do we need sleep? Why are there 24 hours in a day? For each question, author Joel Levy provides a simple, single line answer followed by more in-depth information about the scientific background on these essential topics. The book spans physics, biology, chemistry, geology, geography, meteorology, paleontology and planetary science – allowing readers to wow friends and family alike with pithy answers to the obvious questions they never thought to ask.</DIV></DIV>
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