The handy science answer book /
The handy science answer book /
compiled by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh ; [edited by Naomi E. Balaban and James E. Bobick].
- 4th ed.
- Canton, MI : Visible Ink Press, 2011.
- viii, 679 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- The handy answer book series .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Presenting a fun and educational way to explore the wonders of the world of science, this newly updated edition poses and answers 2,200 questions, providing an abundance of original and interesting science facts. Children and adults will uncover some of the most interesting, unusual, and quirky science curiosities such as: Are cell phones dangerous to your health? Is the same strain of yeast used to make different types of beer? What is the cleanest fossil fuel? What is the largest invertebrate? Readers will find this informative and enjoyable resource is chock full of hundreds of intriguing science and technology topics, from the inner workings of the human body and outer space to math, computers, planes, trains, and automobiles"--
9781578593217 (pbk.)
2011000429
Science--Miscellanea.
SCIENCE / Reference
REFERENCE / Questions & Answers
Q173 / .H24 2011
500
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Presenting a fun and educational way to explore the wonders of the world of science, this newly updated edition poses and answers 2,200 questions, providing an abundance of original and interesting science facts. Children and adults will uncover some of the most interesting, unusual, and quirky science curiosities such as: Are cell phones dangerous to your health? Is the same strain of yeast used to make different types of beer? What is the cleanest fossil fuel? What is the largest invertebrate? Readers will find this informative and enjoyable resource is chock full of hundreds of intriguing science and technology topics, from the inner workings of the human body and outer space to math, computers, planes, trains, and automobiles"--
9781578593217 (pbk.)
2011000429
Science--Miscellanea.
SCIENCE / Reference
REFERENCE / Questions & Answers
Q173 / .H24 2011
500