"This book will not only answer plenty of the questions that you knew you had but will also open your eyes to lots of things that you've probably never even thought about, [containing] . . . twelve chapters deal with both the very large (cosmology) and the very small (viruses). Each chapter consists of succinct question-led entries, along with a quiz and some speedy standalone facts for instant 'Who knew?' reactions"--Provided by publisher.
curious and incredible facts that will blow your mind
Rossi, Milo
"The 'Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful' features explanations of some of the most intriguing and entertaining facts from prehistory, ancient Egypt, the Industrial Revolution, and beyond"--Amazon.
Discusses the people, movements, and events behind the theories and ideas that changed the modern world, covering topics in the biological sciences, mathematics and the physical sciences, the arts, the social sciences, philosophy, religion, and politics and the law.
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on key principles, laws, theories, hypotheses, and concepts in the history of the natural sciences, including physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, and mathematics.
Contains instructions for twenty ecology experiments for middle and high school students, each with a list of materials, analysis questions, and suggestions for further study.
