Scientist, New
Does Anything Eat Wasps: And 101 Other Questions
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473651333
- author:
- Scientist, New
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- John Murray Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 1.5 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Science, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Does Anything Eat Wasps? is a collection of intriguing questions from readers around the world, answered by experts in their field. From why we can't eat green potatoes to whether there's anything that eats wasps, this popular science book celebrates the fascinating and often surprising explanations behind everyday phenomena.
With over 2.5 million copies sold, New Scientist's 'Last Word' column has become a staple of curiosity seekers everywhere. This book brings together some of the most intriguing questions from the column, covering topics as diverse as why bruises change colour, how airliners can suddenly plummet, and whether a compass would work in space.
Popular science at its most entertaining and enlightening, Does Anything Eat Wasps? is a must-have for anyone who's ever wondered about the world around them.