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Why Can't Elephants Jump? - And 113 More Science Questions Answered

New Scientist, Mick O'Hare

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Answers 113 intriguing science questions for all.

Why Can't Elephants Jump? is a fun and enlightening read for anyone curious about the mysteries of science. The book presents a wide range of science questions, from "why is frozen milk yellow?" to "what's the storage capacity of the human brain in gigabytes?" and answers them in a witty and engaging way. Reading this book is like taking a journey through the fascinating world of science, and will surely leave readers with a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781846683985
Authors: New Scientist, Mick O'Hare
Publisher: Profile
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science
Related Topics: Popular Science
Goodreads rating: 3.51
(rated by 414 readers)

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Why can't elephants jump? Is it because they are too large or heavy? Or is it because their knees face the wrong way? Or do they just wait until no one's looking? Read this compilation to find out.
 

Answers 113 intriguing science questions for all.

Why Can't Elephants Jump? is a fun and enlightening read for anyone curious about the mysteries of science. The book presents a wide range of science questions, from "why is frozen milk yellow?" to "what's the storage capacity of the human brain in gigabytes?" and answers them in a witty and engaging way. Reading this book is like taking a journey through the fascinating world of science, and will surely leave readers with a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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