Imagine Publishing Ltd., 2015. — 132 p. — ISBN: 9781785461286
What causes earthquakes? Why is Magna Carta so important? Why do we love chocolate? What is the V1 star? For the answers to these questions and many more, look no further than this new collection of conundrums and curiosities from six subject areas. Covering the environment, technology, science, space, transport and history, each section is packed with amazing facts to satisfy even the hungriest of minds.
Learn fascinating facts about the world we live inEnvironmentHow bottles are recycled, how wind erosion works, how flying fish fly and more.
ScienceHow suntans develop, how calories are counted, how fluoride works and more.
SpaceWhat space volcanoes are, why stars twinkle, how planet names are chosen and more.
HistoryThe importance of Magna Carta, what life was like in Ancient Egypt, why gold is so valuable and more.
Also inside.What causes earthquakes?
What are ocean dead zones?
Why do cats always land on their feet?
Do horse chestnuts really keep spiders away?
What’s inside a seed?
What makes seawater salty?
How do flying fish fly?
Why is laughter contagious?
How are some insects able to walk on water?
What is the Doomsday Seed Vault?
Does bulletproof glass work?
How do computers identify junk mail?
How do gun silencers work?
What makes IMAX special?
How does a smartphone tell up from down?
How do we keep our balance?
What is déjà vu?
Do truth serums work?
How does the body burn fat?
What is space junk?
What will it be like to travel to Mars?
What are space volcanoes?
Is the Moon always visible?
What do Landsat satellites do?
What shape is the Milky Way?
What is it like inside a nuclear submarine?
What makes a car’s power steering work?
What causes a sonic boom?
What causes a mirage on tarmac?
What was life like in Ancient Egypt?
What is the history of the beard?
What is the mystery behind Easter Island?
What were safety coffins?
Why was Magna Carta so important?