Overview

A follow-up to Helterbran's popular Why Flamingos Are Pink: …and 250 other Things You Should Know, this entertaining volume identifies more of the surprising explanations for the facts, tales, and lore associated with day-to-day living and the world around us.

Organization and Content

Organized into seven categories, this book tells you why birds perched on power lines aren’t electrocuted; the origins of such expressions as "swan song" and "willy nilly"; and the science behind phenomena like ball lightning, blue glaciers, red tide, and thunder snow.

Purpose and Audience

More than a mere compendium of trivia, this book is a springboard for learners of all ages.