The Science of Why 5

Answers to Questions About the Ordinary, the Odd, and the Outlandish

Canadian Edition: Simon and Schuster. | November 2020

The Science of Why 5 by Jay Ingram

Back by popular demand: a brand-new volume of science queries, quirks, and quandaries in the mega-bestselling Science of Why series, sure to enlighten and entertain readers of all ages.

Have you ever wondered what was the worst year ever? What is the fastest animal on earth? Is muscle memory a real thing?

Yes? Then you’re in for a treat! Bestselling author Jay Ingram is here to take you on a rollercoaster ride through science’s most perplexing puzzles. From the age-old mysteries that have fascinated us to the pressing unknowns about our future and all the everyday wonderings in-between, Jay answers questions that confound and dumbfound, such as:

Are banana peels really slippery?
What are lucid dreams?
Are octopuses from outer space?

...along with everything you ever wanted to know about cute dogs, scary clowns, shuffling cards, Mexican jumping beans and, just how black is black.

Bursting with laugh-out-loud illustrations, jaw-dropping marvels, and head-scratching science fictions, The Science of Why, Volume 5 will give readers of all stripes a real thrill.

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