When the teacher tells his class that they can hear the poetry of science in everything, a student is struck with a curse and begins hearing nothing but science verses that sound very much like some well-known poems.

Presents science-related world records and other facts and trivia, including the tallest person ever, the smelliest animal in the world, drone racing leagues, and the largest chainsaw invented.

Describes the science behind such amusements as roller coasters, swings, bumper cars, hot dogs, curve balls, and more. Includes easy experiments to do.

How does soap know what's dirt? How do magnets work? Why do ice cubes crackle in your glass… And how can you keep them quiet? They are the questions that torment all of us. Now Robert L. Wolke, professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh, provides definitive-and amazingly simple-explanations for the mysteries of everyday life. Shattering myths (such as the common belief that salt melts the ice in your driveway)… providing insider...

Reveals the science behind magic tricks, using dozens of activities to show how the world of magic manipulates simple scientific principles of illusion and perception to leave audiences baffled.

Provides ideas and activities for discovering what changes in the world after dark, including the arrival of moths and owls, fog, and the stars.

"Information and photographs of scientific theories and facts, for young children"--