Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze?: And 114 Other Questions

New Scientist

ISBN 10: 1416541462 ISBN 13: 9781416541462
Published by Atria Books, 2007
Used Soft cover

From World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A. Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

AbeBooks Seller since 20 December 2007

This specific item is no longer available.

About this Item

Description:

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00026758361

Report this item

Synopsis:

• What time is it at the North Pole?

• What's the chemical formula for a human being?

• Why do boomerangs come back?

• Why do flying fish fly?

• Do the living really outnumber the dead?

• Why does lightning fork?

• Why does the end of a whip crack?

Everyone has at one time or another thought up odd questions like these, questions that are strange, intriguing, maybe even impossible to answer. Making your morning omelet, perhaps you've wondered why most eggs are egg shaped. Or maybe, the last time you walked on the beach, you felt compelled to ask why the sea is salty. Watching Polly sit on her perch, have you ever marveled at how she stays there -- even when she's asleep? Well, the readers of New Scientist's wildly popular, long-running column "The Last Word" thought of these questions, too, and weren't afraid to ask them.

Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? is a brilliant collection of questions and answers for everyone who enjoyed the international, runaway bestseller Does Anything Eat Wasps? Guaranteed to amaze, inform, and delight with topics such as the human body, plants and animals, weird weather, and our wacky world, it'll stump you, enlighten you, entertain and amuse you.

About the Author: New Scientist is a science magazine for everyone, young and old, amateur and professional. With a circulation approaching 160,000 and a worldwide readership of more than half a million, it is among the most popular of all popular science magazines.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze?: And 114 ...
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

Scientist, New
Published by Atria Books, 2007
ISBN 10: 1416541462 ISBN 13: 9781416541462
Used Paperback

Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.

Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars 4-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Seller Inventory # mon0000959970

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 1.31
£ 2.95 shipping
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

New Scientist
Published by Atria Books, 2007
ISBN 10: 1416541462 ISBN 13: 9781416541462
Used paperback

Seller: The Book Cellar, LLC, Nashua, NH, U.S.A.

Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars 4-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Has moderate shelf and/or corner wear. Great used condition.Over 1,000,000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders. Seller Inventory # 10235927

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 1.50
£ 2.98 shipping
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

New Scientist
Published by Atria Books, 2007
ISBN 10: 1416541462 ISBN 13: 9781416541462
Used Softcover

Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00054072393

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 2.97
Free Shipping
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 4 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

New Scientist
Published by Atria Books (edition 0), 2007
ISBN 10: 1416541462 ISBN 13: 9781416541462
Used Paperback

Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Good. 0. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 1416541462-11-1

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 3.02
Free Shipping
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

New Scientist
Published by Atria Books, 2007
ISBN 10: 1416541462 ISBN 13: 9781416541462
Used Paperback

Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_433340004

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 3.08
£ 2.80 shipping
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Seller Image

New Scientist
Published by Atria Books, 2007
ISBN 10: 1416541462 ISBN 13: 9781416541462
Used Softcover

Seller: Reliant Bookstore, El Dorado, KS, U.S.A.

Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars 4-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: good. This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Integrity of the book is in good condition with no missing pages. Pages can have minimal notes or highlighting. This is an ex-library book with stickers and markings. Cover image on the book may vary. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer! Seller Inventory # 56JUHA000LNK_ns

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 3.08
Free Shipping
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

New Scientist
Published by Atria Books, 2007
ISBN 10: 1416541462 ISBN 13: 9781416541462
Used paperback

Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_438110645

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 3.08
£ 2.80 shipping
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

New Scientist
Published by Atria Books, 2007
ISBN 10: 1416541462 ISBN 13: 9781416541462
Used paperback

Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_429161678

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 3.08
£ 2.80 shipping
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

New Scientist
Published by Atria Books, 2007
ISBN 10: 1416541462 ISBN 13: 9781416541462
Used paperback

Seller: The Book Cellar, LLC, Nashua, NH, U.S.A.

Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars 4-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Ex-Library copy with some moderate shelf wear. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations.Over 1,000,000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders. Seller Inventory # 10822250

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 4.09
£ 2.98 shipping
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

New Scientist
Published by Atria Books, 2007
ISBN 10: 1416541462 ISBN 13: 9781416541462
Used Softcover

Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # O09B-02657

Contact seller

Buy Used

£ 4.61
Free Shipping
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

There are 18 more copies of this book

View all search results for this book