Why Rattlesnakes Rattle: ...And 250 Other Things You Should Know

Author: Valeri R Helterbran

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Price : 39.00 NZD
ISBN : 9781589796485
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Imprint : Taylor Trade Publishing
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Weight (g) : 0.286
Publication date : 01 January 2012
Dimensions : 227mm X 155mm X 15mm
Produced in : United States
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Author : Valeri R Helterbran
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A follow-up to Helterbran's popular Why Flamingos Are Pink: and 250 other Things You Should Know, this entertaining volume identifies more of the surprising explanations for the facts, tales, and lore associated with day-to-day living and the world around us. Organized into seven categories, this book tells you why birds perched on power lines aren't electrocuted; the origins of such expressions as "swan song" and "willy nilly;" and the science behind such phenomena as ball lightning, blue glaciers, red tide, and thunder snow. More than a mere compendium of trivia, this book is a springboard for learners of all ages.

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