The handy science answer book / Bobick, James E

"This informative primer covers hundreds of . . . topics, from the basics of math, physics, and chemistry to the discoveries being made about the human body, stars, outer space, rivers, mountains, and our entire planet. It covers plants, animals, computers, planes, trains, cars, and more"--OCLC.

Provides answers to 1,700 frequently asked, but hard to explain questions about science and technology, tackling topics such as the inner workings of the human body, outer space, mathematics and computers, and airplanes.