The Science of Why, Volume 4 by Jay Ingram

The Science of Why, Volume 4 by Jay Ingram

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The Science of Why, Volume 4 by Jay Ingram

Back by popular demand: a brand-new volume of science queries, quirks, and quandaries in the mega-bestselling Science of Why series, sure to enlighten and entertain readers of all ages.

Have you ever wondered why we close our eyes when we sneeze? Or how far underground things can live? Or if there's a way to choose the fastest lineup at the grocery store?

Yes? Then fasten your seat belts Bestselling author Jay Ingram is here to take you on a rollercoaster ride through science's most perplexing puzzles. From the age-old mysteries that have fascinated us to the pressing unknowns about our future and all the everyday wonderings in-between, Jay answers questions that confound and dumbfound, such as:

Why do zebras have stripes?
How many universes might there be?
Can we live for 200 years?

.along with everything you ever wanted to know about alien civilizations, photographic memories, nanobots, poop, and (conveniently) toilet paper.

Bursting with laugh-out-loud illustrations, jaw-dropping marvels, and head-scratching science fictions, The Science of Why, Volume 4 will give readers of all stripes a real thrill.
Jay Ingram was host of Discovery Channel Canada's Daily Planet from 1995 to 2011. When it premiered in 1995, it was the only hour-long, prime-time daily science show in the world. Prior to joining Discovery, Jay hosted CBC Radio's national science show, Quirks and Quarks, from 1979 to 1992. He was contributing editor to Owl magazine, and also wrote a weekly science column in the Toronto Star. Jay has also written 11 bestselling books, including The Daily Planet Book of Cool Ideas and Talk, Talk, Talk. In 2009, Ingram was made a member of the Order of Canada for his contributions toward making complex science accessible to the public--and for his leadership of future generations of science journalists. He has received the Sandford Fleming Medal from the Royal Canadian Institute for his efforts to popularize science, the Royal Society's McNeil Medal for the Public Awareness of Science, and the Michael Smith Award from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. He is a distinguished alumnus of the University of Alberta and has received five honorary doctorates.
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ISBN 13 9781982130893
ISBN 10 198213089X
Titel The Science of Why, Volume 4
Autor Jay Ingram
Serie The Science Of Why
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Bindungsart Hardback
Verlag Simon & Schuster
Erscheinungsjahr 2019-11-19
Seitenanzahl 208
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