Why Rattlesnakes Rattle: ...and 250 Other Things You Should Know

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.

Author: Valeri R. Helterbran
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Published: 02/16/2012
Pages: 252
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.93h x 6.10w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781589796485
ISBN10: 1589796489
BISAC Categories:
- Reference | Curiosities & Wonders
- Reference | Questions & Answers
- Reference | Trivia

About the 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.