004 Contents; 005 Contents; 008 How big is the Universe?; 010 Why are there telescopes in space?; 012 FEATURE: Capturing space; 014 Which star shines the brightest?; 016 How does space technology affect me?; 018 How do you get into space?; 020 What is a spacewalk?; 022 How long does it take to get to the Moon?; 024 Who names the stars and galaxies?; 026 Why is Mars red?; 028 FEATURE: A guide to Mars; 030 Why does Saturn have rings?; 032 Why do comets have tails?; 034 What is a meteorite?; 036 Are we alone?; 040 What is geology?; 042 Where do metals come from? 044 Why are there so many volcanic islands?046 FEATURE: Galápagos Islands; 048 What created the Himalayas?; 050 How deep is the Grand Canyon?; 052 What's so strange about the Namib Desert?; 054 How do caves form?; 056 How does water shape Earth?; 058 Why do storms happen?; 060 FEATURE: Hurricanes; 062 What's special about the River Nile?; 064 Why is the Indian Ocean so beautiful?; 068 When did dinosaurs rule Earth?; 070 FEATURE: Ancient four-legged creatures; 072 How did dino giants hold up their necks?; 074 Which dinos were super predators?; 076 Why did some dinos have armor? 078 Which dinosaurs became birds?080 Which reptiles ruled the skies?; 082 Which ancient lizard looks like a fish?; 084 Which animals lived in the Ice Age?; 086 Where did the earliest humans come from?; 088 Who brings fossil animals back to life?; 090 FEATURE: Reading fossils; 094 What is evolution?; 096 FEATURE: Nine incredible examples of evolution; 098 Why do flowers look and smell so good?; 100 How can a cactus survive in the desert?; 102 What on Earth are algae?; 104 How big is a swarm?; 106 Why is an octopus so spineless?; 108 Why are sharks so scary?; 110 Where can you find a parasite? 112 Why are beetles built like tanks?114 FEATURE: Beetle adaptations; 116 How can a frog leap so far?; 118 How fast can a crocodile swim?; 120 How big is a bird of prey?; 122 What goes bump in the night?; 124 FEATURE: Ten amazing bats; 126 Why are whales so big?; 128 Can all big cats roar?; 130 How small is a mouse?; 134 How many body cells do you have?; 136 What is your largest body organ?; 138 What is a body system?; 138 FEATURE: Body systems; 142 What is DNA?; 144 How do you think?; 146 Why do you need to sleep?; 148 Why do some smells trigger memories?; 150 Why brush your teeth? 152 How do we communicate?154 Why are your hands so handy?; 156 How does your body fight illnesses?; 156 FEATURE: Gallery of pathogens (germs); 162 Why are numbers so useful?; 164 Why do we need units?; 166 What's so great about wheels?; 168 How fast can a car go?; 170 What is the fastest plane in the world?; 174 FEATURE: Aircraft takeoff; 174 How does a submarine dive?; 176 Why are there so many materials?; 178 Why do magnets stick to fridges?; 180 What's so special about lasers?; 182 How does science catch criminals?; 184 How do microscopes magnify things?; 186 FEATURE: Under the microscope.
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What? You have more questions? BRING IT ON! Ask Me EVERYTHING! Really! This book is chock full of lists and quips, stats and quotes, and will keep readers of all ages asking questions for hours. No topic is left unquestioned, no question is left unanswered. This brilliant follow-up to Ask Me Anything will bring joy and edification to the whole family.