Why Rattlesnakes Rattle: ...and 250 Other Things You Should Know
This entertaining book gives surprising explanations for the facts, tales and lore associated with day-to-day living and the world around us. Learn 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. Here is a springboard for learners of all ages!
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Why Rattlesnakes Rattle: ...and 250 Other Things You Should Know
This entertaining book gives surprising explanations for the facts, tales and lore associated with day-to-day living and the world around us. Learn 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. Here is a springboard for learners of all ages!
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Why Rattlesnakes Rattle: ...and 250 Other Things You Should Know

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

by Valeri R. Helterbran
Why Rattlesnakes Rattle: ...and 250 Other Things You Should Know

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

by Valeri R. Helterbran

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Overview

This entertaining book gives surprising explanations for the facts, tales and lore associated with day-to-day living and the world around us. Learn 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. Here is a springboard for learners of all ages!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781589796485
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date: 02/16/2012
Pages: 252
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

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.
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