Why don't cars run on apple juice? : real science questions from real kids

Why don't cars run on apple juice? Real science questions from real kids

Kira Vermond

Book - 2019

"Curious kids ask the best questions! What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don't cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are found in the pages of this science Q & A book with questions from the most inquisitive of science center visitors--kids. With help from a slew of scientists, author Kira Vermond serves up the answers to more than 50 quizzical queries in a fun and engaging style. Vibrant illustrations by Suharu Ogawa add to the appeal, making this a STEM-tastic gift for young graduates, science buffs, and everyone who loves to ask "Why?"."--

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Subjects
Science > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature.
Technology > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature.
Children's questions and answers.
Questions and answers > Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Genres
Instructional and educational works
Published
Toronto ; Berkeley : Annick Press 2019.
Language
English
Main Author
Kira Vermond (author)
Other Authors
Suharu Ogawa, 1979- (illustrator)
Physical Description
87 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 82-85) and index.
ISBN
9781773213026
  • Whipping up a batch of planet Earth : there's a whole amazing world below your feet (and all around you)
  • Creeping, crawling living things : from the smallest to the tallest, animals are born to be wild
  • Human bodies from the inside out : the skin you're in houses your brain, heart, and a whole lot more
  • Stars, moons, planets, and outer space : gazing into the night sky just got way more interesting
  • Big ideas past, present, and future : mind-blowing, keep-you-up-at-night scientific theories.
Review by Kirkus Book Review

Clear evidence that there's no such thing as a silly question.Even the titular query gets a serious answer here (it has to do with the amount of stored energy that can be harnessed). It appears along with 49 more gathered at the Ontario Science Centre, including "Where does wind come from?"; "Why do we die?"; "What is time?"; and "If I were to sneeze in outer space, would my head blow up?" (Answer: no, but according to those "astro-snotswho have sneezed in micro-gravity, the force gently propel[s] them in the direction opposite to where their noses [are] pointing." Emphasizing the efficacy of the scientific method ("Ask. Test. Repeat. It works"), Vermond draws from cited expert sources to explain in simple language a wide range of biological, geological, and astronomical phenomenaat least as currently understoodwhile not shying away from admitting that mysteries aplenty remain. Ogawa furnishes cartoon illustrations featuring a physically and racially diverse array of children as well as the odd smiling animal, rock, or nose-picking ET. A final question, "What hasn't been invented?" prompts the author to open the floor to readers.A breezy compendium for STEM-winders and casual browsers alike. (sources, index) (Nonfiction. 8-11) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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