Why Rattlesnakes Rattle by Valeri R Helterbran
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.
[A] choice reference and trivia book, not to be overlooked-- The Midwest Book Review, USA
Valeri R. Helterbran writes a weekly column for the Ligonier Echo and is Professor of Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She lives in Ligonier, PA.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781589796485 |
| ISBN 10 | 1589796489 |
| Title | Why Rattlesnakes Rattle |
| Author | Valeri R Helterbran |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor Trade Publishing |
| Year published | 2012-02-16 |
| Number of pages | 252 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |