Synopsis
Discovering science's wonders is now fun and educational with this guide, which gathers over 1,300 intriguing and frequently asked questions. Both kids and adults can unravel life's mysteries, like how a fax machine operates, which car color is safest, the difference between male and female lobsters, and the snowfall record-holding city. With clear writing, over 100 photos, and numerous graphs and tables, this guidebook is the ideal science mystery solver.
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The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, established in 1902, was the first major library to devote a separate department to science and technology. Each year, they answer more than 80,000 questions in the fields of science and technology.
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"A compulsively browsable collection of over 1200 questions and answers on science, technology, and pseudo-science written in nontechnical language [full of] gems of useful and interesting information." Library Journal
"Easily read by students in grades 4-12, this resource invites the curious mind to explore. . . . What a fun and educational way to explore the wonders of the world of science, the world in which we live." National Science Teachers Association
"Fascinating stuff. Most readers will have hours of fun just picking pages at random." Pittsburgh Magazine
"This science resource will resolve arguments, support homework assignments, provide engaging trivia, and help satisfy readers' curiosity." SciTech Book News
"With a wide range of information suitable for everyone, this is the ideal source for anyone looking to get a better understanding of science." www.SirReadALot.org
"The eight years since this title's last appearance constitute an era in some sciences, marking high time for a new edition. Recommended." Library Journal (June 1, 2011)
"A user-friendly guide explaining scientific concepts in plain English. Recommended." —Christian Library Journal (November 1, 2011)
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