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Why Don't Things Fall Up?: Questions and Answers about Physics
Hardcover
Series: Ask Me Anything!
Publisher Price: $14.99
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ISBN10: 1398866024
ISBN13: 9781398866027
Publisher: Arcturus Editions
Published: Sep 29 2026
Pages: 128
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781398866027
Publisher: Arcturus Editions
Published: Sep 29 2026
Pages: 128
Language: English
A lively hardback guide of unforgettable physics facts for curious kids, brought to life by full-color illustrations. Why don't clouds tumble out of the sky? How can birds perch on electric wires without getting zapped? And would a lightsaber actually work in real life? Every page sparks a new wait... what?! moment as young readers uncover the surprising science behind the world's strangest everyday wonders. Award-winning science writer Anne Rooney leads this lively adventure through physics while illustrator Darcie Olley adds humour and warmth through bright, witty artwork that sparks laughter as well as learning. Inside, curious kids will discover:
- Dozens of quirky, kid-friendly science questions
- Clear, lively explanations that bring tricky ideas down to Earth
- Full-color illustrations bursting with character and fun Perfect for budding scientists who love asking why?, this vibrant Q&A book transforms curiosity into discovery - one amazing fact at a time. ABOUT THE SERIES: Ask Me Anything? invites young readers aged to explore the weird, wonderful and downright surprising science behind everyday life. Each book opens the door to a different area of science, offering clear, exciting explanations that make tricky ideas easy to understand.
- Clear, lively explanations that bring tricky ideas down to Earth
- Full-color illustrations bursting with character and fun Perfect for budding scientists who love asking why?, this vibrant Q&A book transforms curiosity into discovery - one amazing fact at a time. ABOUT THE SERIES: Ask Me Anything? invites young readers aged to explore the weird, wonderful and downright surprising science behind everyday life. Each book opens the door to a different area of science, offering clear, exciting explanations that make tricky ideas easy to understand.
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