Weird-but-True Facts about Science

Loads of quirky, cool, and astonishing facts about the world of science, including outer space, physics, elements, numbers, and scientists. Did you know that rats are ticklish? Or that one-fourth of the bones in your body are in your feet? Or that President Thomas Jefferson introduced french fries to the United States? From creepy crawlies to ancient inventions, pumpkin-boat racing to the smallest bone in your body, our Weird-but-True Facts series offers all kinds of weird facts that are amazing, unexpected, gross, creepy, and astonishing--and all true! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.