The Science of Why 2: Answers to Questions About the Universe, the Unknown, and Ourselves

The Science of Why #2

by Jay Ingram

An all-new volume of science questions to delight, entertain, and inform readers of all ages, from bestselling author Jay Ingram.

Bestselling author and commentator Jay Ingram is back to explain the magic and mysteries of the world around us.

Jay takes readers on a tour of the universe, exploring wonders big and small. From the farthest reaches of space to the most perplexing historical riddles to the marvels of who we are and what we’re made of, Jay answers the important questions, such

What’s inside a black hole?
Will machines ever learn to feel?
How much pee is in the average swimming pool?

Because who hasn’t wondered whether we’re living in a computer simulation? Or whether Atlantis existed? Or why cats always land on their feet?

With wit, wisdom, and whimsical illustrations, The Science of Why 2 will delight readers of all ages with the answers to all these questions and more. Full of fun science facts (and fictions), this is the book that everyone’s inner science geek needs to read.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science

224 pages, Hardcover

First published November 14, 2017

About the author

Jay Ingram CM (born March 20, 1945) is a Canadian author and broadcaster. He was host of the television show Daily Planet (originally titled @discovery.ca), which airs on Discovery Channel Canada, since the channel's inception in 1995. Ingram's last episode of Daily Planet aired on June 5, 2011. Ingram announced his retirement but stated he will make guest appearances on Daily Planet. He was succeeded by Dan Riskin. His book The End of Memory: A Natural History of Aging and Alzheimer’s is forthcoming from St. Martin's Press in 2015.

Reviews

[Mapleleaf · Rating 3 out of 5]

Why and How books fascinate me. Somehow knowing the answer stick better than who, what, when. The cover page design of this book caught my eye at the library thinking the explanations were simplified. While I learned a new thing or two from this book, I feel the cover design was misleading. It suggested it was for middle schoolers. The writing was a bit more complicated for that age group otherwise the rating would have been higher. Still - I recommend this book for those with an inquiry mind!

[Alisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This read mixed two things I'm highly passionate about: Science and Curiosity.

This book answered many of the questions I now don't have to annoy anyone about or feel dismayed that the answer isn't available.

I love asking why this, why that, and this book made me feel proud of it.

I'll definitely be reading the first book of this series.

[Jeanine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Science is so cool! I’m going to check out his first book

[Ailith Twinning · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basically a toilet book, but entertaining.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Neat book, but nothing spectacular. Might be a little complicated for grade 4.

[Kathy Tillotson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating answers to questions that some people may have wondered about. Then, answers to several other questions that seem like they were drawn from as hat! Very entertaining & informative.

[Anson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good and informational book.

[Calen · Rating 2 out of 5]

The whole thing felt kinda meh. Well researched answers but a month or so after reading it, I can hardly remember any of the questions that were asked, let alone their conclusion.