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Why don't cars run on apple juice? : real science questions from real kids / written by Kira Vermond ; illustrated by Suharu Ogawa.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Toronto ; Berkeley : Annick Press, [2019]Description: 87 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781773213026
  • 1773213024
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Whipping up a batch of planet Earth : there's a whole amazing world below your feet (and all around you) -- Creeping, crawling living things : from the smallest to the tallest, animals are born to be wild -- Human bodies from the inside out : the skin you're in houses your brain, heart, and a whole lot more -- Stars, moons, planets, and outer space : gazing into the night sky just got way more interesting -- Big ideas past, present, and future : mind-blowing, keep-you-up-at-night scientific theories.
Summary: "Curious kids ask the best questions! What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don't cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are found in the pages of this science Q & A book with questions from the most inquisitive of science center visitors--kids. With help from a slew of scientists, author Kira Vermond serves up the answers to more than 50 quizzical queries in a fun and engaging style. Vibrant illustrations by Suharu Ogawa add to the appeal, making this a STEM-tastic gift for young graduates, science buffs, and everyone who loves to ask "Why?"."-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 502 V527 Available 33111009731791
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 502 V527 Available 33111009534260
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction 502 V527 Available 33111007831957
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Curious kids ask the best questions!

What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don't cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are found in the pages of this science Q & A book with questions from the most inquisitive of science center visitors--kids.

With help from a slew of scientists, author Kira Vermond serves up the answers to more than 50 quizzical queries in a fun and engaging style. Vibrant illustrations by Suharu Ogawa add to the appeal, making this a STEM-tastic gift for young graduates, science buffs, and everyone who loves to ask "Why?".

Includes bibliographical references (pages 82-85) and index.

Whipping up a batch of planet Earth : there's a whole amazing world below your feet (and all around you) -- Creeping, crawling living things : from the smallest to the tallest, animals are born to be wild -- Human bodies from the inside out : the skin you're in houses your brain, heart, and a whole lot more -- Stars, moons, planets, and outer space : gazing into the night sky just got way more interesting -- Big ideas past, present, and future : mind-blowing, keep-you-up-at-night scientific theories.

"Curious kids ask the best questions! What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don't cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are found in the pages of this science Q & A book with questions from the most inquisitive of science center visitors--kids. With help from a slew of scientists, author Kira Vermond serves up the answers to more than 50 quizzical queries in a fun and engaging style. Vibrant illustrations by Suharu Ogawa add to the appeal, making this a STEM-tastic gift for young graduates, science buffs, and everyone who loves to ask "Why?"."-- Provided by publisher.

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