Why answers to everyday scientific questions

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Pay using card ending in. Taxes where applicable. Publisher's Summary 'Why? Feb 13, Jade rated it it was amazing Shelves: non-fiction. This book is both a wonderful gateway to a world I have yet to learn about and a testament to the suckiness of our schools I have become interested in science lately mostly due to COSI, I won't lie and I saw this book in the new area of my library though it's actually a reprint of an older title and it grabbed me--why happens to be one of my favorite questions and I knew this would be my type of book.

I found later that it was a young adult title.. So I know I have gaps in my knowledge chasms actually but that's mostly by choice--if something does not interest me, I won't learn it. This book would have been really helpful to a young me--hell, it was helpful to the old me. Aside from being annoying for a few weeks Oh my gosh, did you know the moon was made out of stuff that crashed into the earth?

This little gem is packed with that kind of information. The stuff I loved about science before all the math came in I admit, I struggled a bit with the physics section and it's explained so that anyone can understand it. I learned so much --just from this tiny book--it's very humbling. I want to own it so I if I forget anything I can look it up!

Oct 01, Janelle rated it it was ok Shelves: ebook , juvenile , netgalley , nonfiction. The "chapters" are questions organized by theme. Sample questions include: Why does my cell phone lose its signal? Why does it rain? Why can't we photosynthesize? I was completely put off by the Biblical quote that opens the introduction. Even though the author claims to "respectfully disagree" with the quotation, Scripture really does not belong in the introduction of a science book for children.

Including this was a major misstep on the part of the editor, in my opinion. Otherwise, my librarian self chafes at the lack of references in each "chapter. Basic nonfiction books like this are a great place for authors to model to young students that sources are used and should be credited.

Joel Levy didn't do middle school teachers any favors by laying out his book this way. I will give credit where credit is due, however - the index rocks! Thanks to netgalley for providing the e-ARC. View 1 comment. Oct 25, Jenny Boyce rated it liked it Shelves: kids-ya , netgalley , non-fiction. This is a good book aimed at young readers, perfect for those interested in science or just naturally curious about all things.

Even though there were some good chapters, there were others that didn't seem necessary in this book. Even the chapters that were good sometimes got a litt This is a good book aimed at young readers, perfect for those interested in science or just naturally curious about all things.

Even the chapters that were good sometimes got a little lengthy, it might be difficult for younger readers to stay connected with the book and keep reading. That being said, this is still a good book for young readers interested in scientific questions. I received this book for review purposes via NetGalley. Oct 30, Ann rated it it was amazing. This is the perfect gift for the preteen or teen on your Christmas list.

The avid reader will pounce on it, a reluctant reader for find something in the table of contents to perk their interest. Gives great information in short format to satisfy everyone but not overwhelm. Great questions answered for everyone. Oct 03, Tosifgmail.

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