Ask a Science Teacher
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Fun and fascinating science is everywhere, and it's a cinch to learnjust ask a science teacher! We've all grown so used to living in a world filled with wonders that we sometimes forget to wonder about them: What creates the wind? Do fish sleep? Why do we blink? These are common phenomena, but it's a rare person who really knows the answersdo you? All too often, the explanations remain shrouded in mysteryor behind a haze of technical language. For those of us who should have raised our hands in science class but didn't, Larry Scheckel comes to the rescue. An award-winning science teacher and longtime columnist for his local newspaper, Scheckel is a master explainer with a trove of knowledge. Just ask the students and devoted readers who have spent years trying to stump him! In Ask a Science Teacher, Scheckel collects 250 of his favorite Q&As. Like the best teachers, he writes so that kids can understand, but he doesn't water things down he'll satisfy even the most inquisitive minds. Topics include:*;The Human Body *; Earth Science *;Astronomy *;Chemistry Physics *;Technology *;Zoology *;Musicand conundrums that don't fit into any category With refreshingly uncomplicated explanations, Ask a Science Teacher is sure to resolve the everyday mysteries you've always wondered about. You'll learn how planes really fly, why the Earth is round, how microwaves heat food, and much morebefore you know it, all your friends will be asking you!