Why is snot green? Do rabbits fart? What causes earthquakes? Do birds kiss? What is colour blindness? Why do we snore? Why do tigers have stripes? What makes our tummies rumble? Divided into five sections, this book contains the answers to these and many other questions which are frequently asked at the Science Museum.
Find the answers to all the questions you've ever had about sport from Glenn Murphy, the bestselling author of Why is Snot Green?
How loud can you burp? Could we use animal poo to make electricity? Why is water wet, and is anything wetter than water? What's the deadliest disease in the world? What are clouds for? What's the difference between a brain and a computer? This is a wonderfully funny and informative book which helps us take a fresh look at the world (and universe) we live in, with no boring bits and an abundance of fascinating facts!A doodle-filled book of questions and answers from the author of the bestselling Why Is Snot Green?, Glenn Murphy
The Science Museum Book of Scary Things (and ways to avoid them)
Exploring common fears such as natural disasters, predators, and public speaking, the book delves into the psychology behind why we experience fear. Glenn Murphy reassures readers that many fears may be unnecessary, blending true-life stories with scientific insights and statistical probabilities. This engaging popular-science title encourages readers to understand and confront their fears, making it both informative and entertaining.
For WBD 2011 a very funny, definitely not boring flip book, featuring Glenn Murphy's fascinating questions and answers about all things yucky, and Michael Lawrence's hapless hero, Jiggy McCue, on a voyage of discovery.
Are you ready for the future? Take a time-travelling trip to the year 2050, and the future of planet Earth. Packed with incredible information about the future of food, water, transport, energy and the environment, this book has all the good stuff and none of the boring bits!
"Why don't hammer-throwers get dizzy? Could the world's fastest swimmer catch a jet-ski? How far can a human being run or cycle before they drop? Which nutter invented the ski jump? Glenn Murphy, author of Why Is Snot Green?, answers these and other brilliant questions in this fascinating book about the science of sport. From running a marathon to beating your friends at basketball, from negotiating a snowboard slalom track to pulling a backflip on a BMX, find out everything you ever wanted to know about sports and games!"--Publisher's description
And Other Extremely Important Questions (And Answers) from the Science Museum
How loud can you burp? Could we use animal poo in power stations to make electricity? Why is water wet, and is anything wetter than water? Whatâs the deadliest disease in the world? What are clouds for?
