The Science of Why, Volume 3: Answers to Questions About Science Myths, Mysteries, and Marvels

The Science of Why #3

by Jay Ingram

The newest volume in the beloved Science of Why series—full of fascinating science that will amuse and astonish readers of all ages.Have you wondered why you cringe when fingernails are scratched along a chalkboard? Or why some people are left-handed? Or if a shark can smell a drop of blood a mile away? Then you’re in luck! Bestselling author Jay Ingram is back to answer all those questions and more as he explores and explains the world around us in all of its head-scratching curiosity. From the smallest parts inside us to the biggest questions about our universe, Jay tackles pressing topics, such Could we use a laser to shoot an asteroid that was about to hit earth? What exactly was a dodo and why did it go extinct? What makes peppers spicy? Touching on everything from food to robots to space to the animal kingdom, The Science of Why 3 is perfect for anyone who has stayed up late into the night pondering the weird and wonderful world we live in. Full of captivating science questions (and answers!), this book is sure to surprise and delight science readers of all ages.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

193 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 6, 2018

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

[Kerstin Üksvärav · Rating 5 out of 5]

Väga põnev raamat! Minu lemmik osa oli see, mis rääkis inimese kehast.
Tegelikult ei olnudki mul seda kavas lugeda, aga hakkas raamatukogus silma ja oli nii põnev, et pidin ka laenutama. Kui mõni selle raamatu teemadest vähegi huvitab, soovitan lugeda!

[Ashleigh Mattern · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't read the first two volumes in The Science of Why series, but I hardly think that matters. This fun science book features 36 articles answering questions like, "Why do people stick out their tongue?" and "How do mosquitoes bite without my noticing?" Some of the answers are more interesting than others, but you're sure to have a least a few moments where you stick your nose out over the book to say to whoever is nearby, "Did you know...?!"

[Kathy Tillotson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jay is as informative as he is entertaining, like usual. Lots of juicy info to ponder & digest.

[Juwon Choi]

Have you wondered why you cringe when fingernails are scratched along a chalkboard? Or why some people are left-handed? Or if a shark can smell a drop of blood a mile away? Then this is the book for you.