How a Fly Walks Upside Down . . . & Other Curious Facts Hardcover – January 1, 1979 by Martin M. Goldwyn (Author), Ted Enik (Illustrator)
 
What makes a cat purr? Why do we sneeze? Why is the ocean blue? What keeps an airplane up in the air? How does a thermostat trigger the heat or air conditioning to come on? These & hundreds of other intriguing, real-life questions are addressed in this provocative & entertaining treasure trove of information. A compendium of curious facts presented in inviting Question & Answer format, this book serves up the answers to hundreds of often-asked questions that span the realms of science from biology to botany, form earth science to medicine. Written in a chatty, often humorous tone & highlighted with whimsical drawings, this is a fabulous feast of science tidbits.
 
 
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