The newest volume in the beloved Science of Why series--full of
fascinating science that will amuse and astonish readers of all ages.
Have you wondered why you cringe when fingernails are scratched along a
chalkboard? Or why some people are left-handed? Or if a shark can smell
a drop of blood a mile away?
Then you're in luck! Bestselling author Jay Ingram is back to answer all
those questions and more as he explores and explains the world around us
in all of its head-scratching curiosity. From the smallest parts inside
us to the biggest questions about our universe, Jay tackles pressing
topics, such as:
Could we use a laser to shoot an asteroid that was about to hit earth?
What exactly was a dodo and why did it go extinct?
What makes peppers spicy?
Touching on everything from food to robots to space to the animal
kingdom, The Science of Why 3 is perfect for anyone who has stayed up
late into the night pondering the weird and wonderful world we live in.
Full of captivating science questions (and answers!), this book is sure
to surprise and delight science readers of all ages.