Why Rattlesnakes Rattle

...and 250 Other Things You Should Know

Valeri R. Helterbran

A follow-up to Helterbran's popular Why Flamingos Are Pink: …and 250 other Things You Should Know, this entertaining volume identifies more of the surprising explanations for the facts, tales, and lore associated with day-to-day living and the world around us. Organized into seven categories, this book tells you why birds perched on power lines aren't electrocuted; the origins of such expressions as "swan song" and "willy nilly;" and the science behind such phenomena as ball lightning, blue glaciers, red tide, and thunder snow. More than a mere compendium of trivia, this book is a springboard for learners of all ages.

Taylor Trade Publishing

Pages: 240 • Trim: 6 x 9

978-1-58979-648-5 • Paperback • February 2012 • $16.95 • (£12.99)

978-1-58979-649-2 • eBook • February 2012 • $9.99 • (£7.99)

Subjects: Reference / Curiosities & Wonders, Reference / Questions & Answers, Reference / Trivia

Why Rattlesnakes Rattle

...and 250 Other Things You Should Know

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Summary

A follow-up to Helterbran's popular Why Flamingos Are Pink: …and 250 other Things You Should Know, this entertaining volume identifies more of the surprising explanations for the facts, tales, and lore associated with day-to-day living and the world around us. Organized into seven categories, this book tells you why birds perched on power lines aren't electrocuted; the origins of such expressions as "swan song" and "willy nilly;" and the science behind such phenomena as ball lightning, blue glaciers, red tide, and thunder snow. More than a mere compendium of trivia, this book is a springboard for learners of all ages.

Details

Taylor Trade Publishing

Pages: 240 • Trim: 6 x 9

978-1-58979-648-5 • Paperback • February 2012 • $16.95 • (£12.99)

978-1-58979-649-2 • eBook • February 2012 • $9.99 • (£7.99)

Subjects: Reference / Curiosities & Wonders, Reference / Questions & Answers, Reference / Trivia

Author

Valeri R. Helterbran writes a weekly column for the Ligonier Echo and is Professor of Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She lives in Ligonier, PA.

Reviews

[A] choice reference and trivia book, not to be overlooked.
— The Midwest Book Review, USA

Why Rattlesnakes Rattle

...and 250 Other Things You Should Know

Valeri R. Helterbran

Why Rattlesnakes Rattle

...and 250 Other Things You Should Know

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