Unraveling intriguing mysteries in everyday life
"Do Elephants Jump? could be a good read for those who are curious about the hidden mysteries that surround us. The book unravels bizarre questions about everyday life, such as why pianos have 88 keys and how the hole gets in the needle of a syringe. The author, David Feldman, is a pop culture guru who presents these imponderable questions in a charming and humorous way. Readers would enjoy this book for its engaging storytelling and mind-boggling answers to some of life's oddest questions."
ISBN: 9780060539146
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $28.95
Authors:
David Feldman
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Date of Publication: 2005-11-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.64
(rated by 232 readers)
Description
The tenth book in David Feldman’s bestselling Imponderables® series, packed with even more answers to perplexing questions and solutions to everyday mysteries Every day, we are confronted with innumerable small mysteries, which puzzle and confound. In his latest book, David Feldman answers 100 new and even more perplexing questions about food, popular culture, the human body, science, and more, such as: Like the other books in the Imponderables series, Do Elephants Jump? is in a question/answer format, with questions sent in by readers and fans of the series, and answers painstakingly researched and offered in Feldman’s trademark humorous style. This tenth book in the series is complete with a master index to all the Imponderables® books, and charming illustrations by longtime collaborator Kassie Schwan.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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