Why does popcorn pop? What makes you hiccup? Why do zebras have stripes? The answers to these and many other baffling questions can be found in this fact-packed book. Topics include: • Brilliant Body • Wacky World • Amazing Animals • Fantastic Forces • Potty Plants • Super Space Presented in a Q&A format, the clear explanations will help readers build up their scientific knowledge and make sense of the weird and wonderful world around them. Perfect for kids aged 8+.

Answers questions about the human body, animals, plants, and space, including did unicorns ever exist and how volcanoes work.

Answers to children's science questions.

Why is glass transparent? Why do cats purr? Why do men have nipples? These are but a handful of the thousands of questions that over the years have been asked and answered in The New York Times "Science Q&A" column. At last, the best and most interesting questions-and their replies-have been collected in a book for general readers. From wild animals to outdoor vegetation, from the human body to the heavens above, The New York Times Book of Science Questions and Answers takes readers on a thoroughly entertaining and informative journey through the world we live in. Like David Feldman's bestselling books Do Penguins Have Knees? and Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?, this is science at its fun-filled best. Featuring answers from a wide variety of leaders across the country in scientific research and education, and illustrated by the delightful drawings of Victoria Roberts, The Times Q&A column is one of the best read features in the Science Times, which is one of the most popular sections of the newspaper. With a daily circulation of 1.2 million people, The New York Times is a leader in conveying scientific information to the general public. This fact-filled handbook for the scientifically curious should prove invaluable as a family reference book, as a classroom resource, as an entertaining subway diversion, and even as a supplement to public libraries' Frequently Asked Questions lists.

Asking questions is an integral part of learning and engaging with the world. Complex questions require answers from experts, and this book is packed with fascinating, trusted information about topics ranging from outer space to the human body. Organized by topic in a question-and-answer format, the book is sure to capture readers' imaginations while providing background knowledge about how our universe works.

"An illustrated, popular science reader for any age."--