Why Rattlesnakes Rattle: ...and 250 Other Things You Should Know
by Valeri R. Helterbran
2021-05-29 05:01:09
Why Rattlesnakes Rattle: ...and 250 Other Things You Should Know
by Valeri R. Helterbran
2021-05-29 05:01:09
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 wor...
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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.
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