More freaky science discoveries

Funky, fascinating...and freaky! These are just some of the words that describe the captivating and sometimes strange world of scientific discovery. Worms with two heads, fruit that conducts electricity, and miniature brains that grow in petri dishes are a few of the totally weird topics in this volume, which demonstrates to readers just how bizarre science can be. While examining scientific peculiarities, readers will come to understand more about the theories and principles behind them. Engaging images, fact boxes, and sidebars reinforce the concepts, which are closely connected to the elementary science curriculum.