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|  | The New York Times Book of Science Questions & Answers by C. Claiborne Ray
Why is glass transparent? Why do cats purr? Why do men have nipples? These are but a handful of the thousands of questions that over the years have been asked and answered in The New York Times Science Q&A column. At last, the best and most interesting questions-and their replies-have been collected in a book for general readers.From wild animals to outdoor vegetation, from the human body to the heavens above, The New York Times Book of Science Questions and Answers takes readers on a thoroughly entertaining and informative journey through the world we live in. Like David Feldmans bestselling books Do Penguins Have Knees? and Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?, this is science at its fun-filled best. Featuring answers from a wide variety of leaders across the country in scientific research and education, and illustrated by the delightful drawings of Victoria Roberts, The Times Q&A column is one of the best read features in the Science Times, which is one of the most popular sections of the newspaper. With a daily circulation of 1.2 million people, The New York Times is a leader in conveying scientific information to the general public.This fact-filled handbook for the scientifically curious should prove invaluable as a family reference book, as a classroom resource, as an entertaining subway diversion, and even as a supplement to public libraries' Frequently Asked Questions lists. AUTHOR: C. Claiborne Ray
PUBLISHER: Doubleday Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Arthur Goes to School by Marc Brown
Description not available.Flip-up fun goes to nursery school with Arthur, with more than fifty flaps that young children lift to discover his missing sock, what is in the show and tell boxes, and all the rest of the surprises in store for him on an exciting day in his new school. AUTHOR: Marc Brown
PUBLISHER: Random House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Corinne T. Netzer Encyclopedia of Food Values by Corinne T. Netzer
Specifically written and designed for everyday home use, this comprehensive dietary reference book is authoritative and easy to use. It gives the latest nutritional information on brand-name and generic foods, including calories, cholesterol, total fat, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, sodium, and vitamin and mineral content. Contains 40,000 listings. AUTHOR: Corinne T. Netzer
PUBLISHER: Dell Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats by Ann Earle, Henry Cole
Commonly feared and surrounded by myths, bats have long been misunderstood--and in some cases hunted to near-extinction. This new Let's-Read-and-Find-Out book dispels a lot of the fiction about bats and introduces the little flying mammal to readers. Included are where bats live, how young are raised, and how they hunt for food, along with other bat facts and plans for building a bat house for the backyard. Illustrated in color. AUTHOR: Ann Earle, Henry Cole
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Miss Bindergarten by Ashley Wolff, Joseph Slate
Miss Bindergarten and her students prepare for the first day of school in very different ways. Nanny rushes to get dressed; Emily sips hot cocoa; while Miss Bindergarten arranges books, displays toys on the shelves, and decorates her classroom. Color illustrations accompany the rhyming text. AUTHOR: Ashley Wolff, Joseph Slate
PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Measuring the Universe by Kitty Ferguson
This eloquent narrative chronicles the historical quest to chart the horizons of space and time, and discusses the scientific methods and discoveries of those who have changed our ideas of the universe--from Aristarchus to Stephen Hawking. 40 illustrations & photos. AUTHOR: Kitty Ferguson
PUBLISHER: Walker & Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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