Why Doesn't a Woodpecker Ever Get a Headache, and Other
Intriguing Science Questions highlights quirky scientific research that has
shown that Science can explain even the most bizarre and amusing observations!
- How
has discovering the "secrets" of a woodpecker helped humankind?
- Are
stinky feet really stinky, or are you just imagining it?
- Take
a guess which is faster: swimming in water or swimming in syrup? (The
answer may surprise you!)
- Do
self-perfuming clothes exist, and how do they work?
From a love story about smelly farts to being blown away by
the resilience of cockroaches, this book is filled with mind-blowing Science
facts that will make you go "Wow!" and spur your desire to delve into
Science further!
The #MindBlownScience! series nurtures a love for
Science by sharing Ig Nobel Prize-winning scientific research, helping everyone
to discover scientific connections and insights, drawn from everything around
them. Both educational and entertaining, this series is perfect for budding
scientists, reluctant Science fans, or young people who are just plain curious
about the world around you. Discover mind-blowing Science and a new love for
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) in this series that employs
the inquiry-based approach to get everybody excited!
In this series:
- Science
explanations for bizarre and amusing observations
- Award-winning
Scientific research
- Scientific
insights that will make you go "Wow!" #MindBlown!
Contents:
- Why
Don't Woodpeckers Ever Get a Headache?
- Are
Stinky Feet Really Stinky, or are We Just Imagining It?
- Take
a Guess Which is Slower: Swimming in Syrup or Swimming in Water?
- Can
Food Remain Free From Decomposition for Decades?
- Why
Did Human Hair Turn Green?
- By
Getting Rid of Cockroaches, Will We Be Do They Work?
- The
Amazing Uses of Saliva!
- How
to Achieve Instant Combustion!
- Underwear
That Removes the Smell of Farts? Who Invented That?
Readership: Children aged 6–12.
