The handy science answer book - Naomi E Balaban|James E Bobick

From the inner workings of the human body to the farthest reaches of the universe, The Handy Science Answer Book by The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh explains intriguing scientific concepts in plain English that everyone can understand. In the first update in over eight years, this edition poses and answers nearly 2,000 questions, providing an abundance of original and interesting science facts. Physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, climate and weather, ecology, plants and animals, biology, health and medicine, energy, and more are included in this friendly guide.