Why Rattlesnakes Rattle: ...and 250 Other Things You Should Know

By Valeri R. Helterbran

Book Overview

A follow-up to Helterbran's popular Why Flamingos Are Pink: ...and 250 other Things You Should Know, this entertaining volume identifies more of the surprising explanations for the facts, tales, and lore associated with day-to-day living and the world around us. Organized into seven categories, this book tells you why birds perched on power lines aren't electrocuted; the origins of such expressions as "swan song" and "willy nilly;" and the science behind such phenomena as ball lightning, blue glaciers, red tide, and thunder snow. More than a mere compendium of trivia, this book is a springboard for learners of all ages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589796489
• ISBN13: 9781589796485
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.9"