Synopsis
Think you know it all? Of course you do!
But there are a multitude of so-called "facts" that are nothing more than myths. For instance: Carrots improve your vision. Even though you've never seen a rabbit with glasses, this little tidbit is actually a trick played by the Royal Air Force in World War II. This book debunks many things we think are true but actually have no basis in fact. It also includes a bunch of weird but true stuff along the way such as:- Lightning never strikes twice in the same place.
- Lemmings commit mass suicide.
- Using a cell phone at a gas station could cause a fire.
- Sugar makes kids hyperactive.
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À propos de l?auteur
Tom Jackson is a science writer based in the United Kingdom. Tom specializes in recasting science and technology into lively historical narratives. After almost 20 years of writing, Tom has uncovered a wealth of stories that help create new ways to enjoy learning about science. He studied at the University of Bristol, and still lives in the city with his wife and three children.
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Why Everything You Know Is Wrong!
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Shelter Harbor Press, 2016
ISBN 10 : 1627950362
ISBN 13 : 9781627950367
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Why Everything You Know is WRONG! (Paperback)
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Shelter Harbor Press, New York, 2016
ISBN 10 : 1627950362
ISBN 13 : 9781627950367
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. This book starts from the jaw-dropping premise that everything you know could be wrong! Part science, part discovery and part fun, this book encourages kids to really think about science and the world around them, rather than just learning facts.Lots of received wisdom is plain wrong. Sometimes, as with the old belief that all dinosaurs were scaly, it's because new knowledge has come to light (fossil finds suggest many had feathers), turning 'facts' into myths. Other 'wrong' facts, for example that compasses point North, are half-truths: the full truth is much more interesting! This book starts from the jaw-dropping premise thateverything you know could be wrong! Part science, part discovery and part fun, this book encourages kids to really think about science and the world around them, rather than just learning facts. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781627950367
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