The Why Files: The Science Behind the News
Author(s): David J. Tenenbaum
"Science" magazine meets "The Onion, Mental Floss," and "Mad" magazine in this ingenious guide to the science behind the news
For more than a decade, the intrepid folks at whyfiles.orgathe #1 science destination on the webahave been exploring the science behind newsworthy events. Now condensed into a book written with the siteas characteristic wit, "The Why Files" features scores of articles organized into sections that mirror any cityas daily newspaper: World News, Metro, Business Life, Sports, Arts & Leisure, Travel, Style, Opinion Page, and more. Who knew that science can explain why extremists say aGod Told Us to Kill, a how poker can make you sick, why great racehorses have big butts, and if electrocution is the best way to zap a bug? For those who love accurate science served up with humor in a one-of-a-kind newscast, this decidedly non-geeky guide is a must.
Product Information
aClear, fun explanations of the science behind the headlines.a
a"U.S. News & World Report"
a Provides a good mix of information and interactivity that takes the chore out of learning. In fact, you might even have a good time.a
a"The Washington Post"
General Fields
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- : Penguin Publishing Group
- : Penguin Publishing Group
- : 0.29
- : 01 March 2009
- : 232mm X 192mm X 14mm
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : David J. Tenenbaum
- : Paperback
- : 9-Sep
- : English
- : 500
- : 190
- : Science: general issues
- : illustrations