Handy Science Answer Book (Handy Answer Books) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Series: Handy Answer Books | Publication Date: January 1996

Why do golf balls have dimples? What makes people snore? How does a fax work? The answers to these and 1,250 other commonly asked, but hard to explain questions can be found in this volume. Revised and expanded, the second edition of this bestselling book tackles dozens of sci-tech subject areas, including the human body, space, the environment, weights and measures, chemistry and physics, and much more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 524 pages
• Publisher: I B S Books Stocked; 2 Sub edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787610135
• ISBN-13: 978-0787610135
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #915,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is fantastic - A great gift!!, February 5, 1999

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My son received this book for Christmas. He will sit down and just pick one of the many topics to read. It is a fun and easy way to learn. There are a wide variety of topics. When he isn't using it, I will often thumb through the book. VERY GOOD!! PS, I am buying a copy today for my neice.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun little book that is easy for anyone to understand, May 31, 2000

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I really liked this book because I was able to read it! For a non-scientific person, that really means a lot.

Each topic is broken up into separate questions, which helps -- it doesn't get too complicated.

The topics are interesting, even to someone who isn't normally all that interested in science. On the other hand, my husband who IS very knowledgeable about science also enjoyed this book a great deal and learned little tidbits here and there. According to him, the science is "sound" in this book, and so he really appreciated it for that reason.

All in all, it's a fun book to have. Even our kids (ages 9 and under) have enjoyed looking at it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest resource book of science facts and information., October 26, 1998

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The Handy Science Answer Book is every writers dream. There's so many wonderful ideas you can generate from this book it's unbelievable. A great information book to fill your childs head with at the age of questions. A great learning expiernce. I think everyone should have this book and ones like it. Your never to young or old to learn and this book is a great place to start. Thanks for the great book Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.