Claybourne, Anna

"From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Michabo, the magical hare who rebuilt the world and Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome raccoon-dog of Japanese folklore, Mythopedia is an encyclopedia of mythical creatures that covers legends, tales and myths from around the world"--Provided by the publisher.

"Where does water go when it dries? Why do eggs go solid when you cook them? [This book] . . . answers all these intriguing questions about the science of materials, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

"Do spiders have a heart? How do cockroaches survive without a head? [This book] . . . answers to all of these . . . questions about the science of animals, and . . . more"--Provided by publisher.

"Why is the sky blue? Where does light go when you switch it off? [This book] . . . answers all these intriguing questions about the science of light, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

"How can a plane fly upside down? Why aren't there any super-giant humans? [This book] . . . answers all these intriguing questions about the science of forces, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

"Why is blood red? What exactly is a belly button for? [This book] . . . answers all these intriguing questions about the science of the human body, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

"Are electric eels really electric? Why are electrical wires covered in plastic? [This book] . . . answers all these intriguing questions about the science of electricity, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

"Are there plants on other planets? Can plants really hear music? [This book] . . . answers all these intriguing questions about the science of plants, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

"Which animal has the best hearing? Just how fast is a supersonic plane? [This book] . . . answers all these intriguing questions about the science of sound, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

"[Presents] historical legends and their background, for children"--Provided by publisher.