Why is snot is green? Do rabbits fart? What is space made of? Where does all the water go at low tide? Can animals talk? What are scabs for? Will computers ever be cleverer than people? Discover the answers to these and an awful lot of other brilliant questions frequently asked at the Science Museum in this wonderfully funny and informative book. It is divided into five sections which cover everything from the Big Bang to bodily functions and cool gadgets: Lost in Space; The Angry Planet; Animal Answers; Being Human; and Fantastic Futures. Two million people visit the Science Museum every year to see the extraordinary selection of exhibits and objects exploring the past, present and future of human invention and discovery. We are delighted to be publishing this brilliant book in association with the museum, where children of all ages can learn about science in a fresh, fun and interactive way.

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Title: Why is Snot Green?: The Science Museum Question and Answer Book
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Publication Date: 2007
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0330448528
ISBN 13: 9780330448529
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good

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All the answers you will ever need! Why is snot is green? Do rabbits fart? What causes earthquakes? Do birds kiss? What is colour blindness? Why do we snore? Why do tigers have stripes? What makes our tummies rumble? Discover the answers to these and 192 other questions frequently asked at the Science Museum in this wonderfully funny and informative book. It is divided into five sections which cover everything from The Big Bang to bodily functions and cool gadgets Us, the Universe and Everything Why Is the Planet So Angry? Its Alive! Humankind Smart Stuff, Cool gadgets. Two million people visit the Science Museum every year to see the extraordinary selection of exhibits and objects exploring the past, present and future of human invention and discovery. We are delighted to be publishing this brilliant book in association with the museum, where children of all ages can learn about science in a fresh, fun and interactive way.

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Glenn Murphy is a bestselling author of popular science books and articles for kids, teenagers and adults.

In 2003, Glenn received his Masters in Science Communication from London’s Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine. He wrote his first popular science book, Why Is Snot Green? in the summer or 2006, whilst managing the Explainer team at the Science Museum, London.

In June 2007, he moved to the United States. He now lives and works in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife Heather and two large and ill-tempered cats.

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