C Claiborne Ray: 2 books
The New York Times Second Book of Science Questions and Answers
225 New, Unusual, Intriguing, and Just Plain Bizarre Inquiries Into Everyday Sci entific Mysteries
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2007
What would kill you if you fell into a black hole? Once people finally get to Mars, how will they get back? What makes the holes in Swiss cheese? Are there any carnivorous plants that are harmful to humans? Are there really caterpillars that scream to protect themselves? How do birds have sexual intercourse?...
The New York Times Book of Science Questions & Answers
200 of the best, most intriguing and just plain bizarre inquiries into everyday scientific mysteries
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2012
Why is glass transparent? Why do cats purr? Why do men have nipples? These are but a handful of the thousands of questions that over the years have been asked and answered in The New York Times "Science Q&A" column. At last, the best and most interesting questions-and their replies-have...