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Ask a Science Teacher - by Larry Scheckel (Paperback)

Ask a Science Teacher - by  Larry Scheckel (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"This is an extensively revised and updated edition of Ask your science teacher, orginally published in 2011 by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform"--Title page verso.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Fun and fascinating science is everywhere, and it's a cinch to learn--just ask a science teacher!</b> <p/> 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 answers--do you? <p/> All too often, the explanations remain shrouded in mystery--or 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! <p/> In <i>Ask a Science Teacher</i>, 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: </p>-The Human Body <br> -Earth Science <br> -Astronomy <br> -Chemistry Physics <br> -Technology <br> -Zoology <br> -Music and conundrums that don't fit into any category <p/> With refreshingly uncomplicated explanations, <i>Ask a Science Teacher</i> 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 more--before you know it, all your friends will be asking you!<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Providing exactly what the title promises, this is a treasure . . . it's great for reading to kids of all ages. . . . [T]his is a steal at any price. Engaging, informative, and brightly written, the book will find a grateful, interested readership." <br> --<b><i>Library Journal</i></b> <p/> "A great gift for any curious minded reader--young or old." <br> --<b><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b></p><br>

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