You Asked? Over 300 Great Questions And Astounding Answers

When originally published in 1996, You Asked? was picked as one of the year's Best Science Books by the American Academy for the Advancement of Science. In 2002 it was one of the Canadian Toy Testing Council's 25 Great Books for Children.Perfect for travelling, babysitting, spring break or rainy days, You Asked? represents 20 years of questions from the readers of Owl magazine. The book is packed with questions and answers that will keep young readers amused for hours, such as "Why do jumping beans jump?" Answer: Because there's something alive inside! A jumping bean is the seed of a Mexican shrub, with a moth larva inside it. When the seeds are left in a warm place, the larva starts to move, causing the jumping bean to jump and tumble ..."Answers are delightfully concise and jargon-free." -Toronto Star"A stimulating science and nature resource for the inquisitive reader." -Quill & QuireOwl Magazine Editors is the author of 'You Asked? Over 300 Great Questions And Astounding Answers', published 2004 under ISBN 9781897066164 and ISBN 1897066163.