Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? by New Scientist

Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? by New Scientist

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Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? by New Scientist

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Everyone has at one time or another thought up odd questions like these, questions that are strange, intriguing, maybe even impossible to answer. Making your morning omelet, perhaps you've wondered why most eggs are egg shaped. Or maybe, the last time you walked on the beach, you felt compelled to ask why the sea is salty. Watching Polly sit on her perch, have you ever marveled at how she stays there -- even when she's asleep? Well, the readers of New Scientist's wildly popular, long-running column The Last Word thought of these questions, too, and weren't afraid to ask them.

Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? is a brilliant collection of questions and answers for everyone who enjoyed the international, runaway bestseller Does Anything Eat Wasps? Guaranteed to amaze, inform, and delight with topics such as the human body, plants and animals, weird weather, and our wacky world, it'll stump you, enlighten you, entertain and amuse you.
Since 1956, New Scientist has established a world-beating reputation for uncovering the latest developments and discoveries in science and technology, placing them in context and exploring what they mean for the future. Each week through a variety of different channels, including print, online, social media and more, New Scientist reaches over 5 million highly engaged readers around the world.

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Graham Lawton (Author)

After a degree in biochemistry and a MSc in science communication, both from Imperial College, Graham Lawton landed at New Scientist, where he has been for almost all of the 21st century, first as features editor and now as executive editor. His writing and editing have won a number of awards. Follow Graham on Twitter: @GrahamLawton

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ISBN 13 9781416541462
ISBN 10 1416541462
Title Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze?
Author New Scientist
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Year published 2007-06-05
Number of pages 212
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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