| Why Rattlesnakes Rattle: ...and 250 Other Things You Should Know Contributor(s): Helterbran, Valeri R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1589796489 ISBN-13: 9781589796485 Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing OUR PRICE: $16.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Curiosities & Wonders - Reference | Questions & Answers - Reference | Trivia |
| Dewey: 031.02 |
| LCCN: 2011025308 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 8.93" (0.63 lbs) 252 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A follow-up to Helterbran's popular Why Flamingos Are Pink: ...and 250 other Things You Should Know, this entertaining volume identifies more of the surprising explanations for the facts, tales, and lore associated with day-to-day living and the world around us. Organized into seven categories, this book tells you why birds perched on power lines aren't electrocuted; the origins of such expressions as "swan song" and "willy nilly;" and the science behind such phenomena as ball lightning, blue glaciers, red tide, and thunder snow. More than a mere compendium of trivia, this book is a springboard for learners of all ages. |