Resultados para "Fun" en Ciencia e ingeniería

There is no one better qualified than Jared Diamond - renowned expert in the fields of physiology and evolutionary biology and award-winning author - to explain the evolutionary forces that operated on our ancestors to make us sexually different. With wit and a wealth of fascinating examples, he explains how our sexuality has been as crucial as our large brains and upright posture in our rise to human status.

Amelia Earhart’s autobiographical book The Fun of It: Random Records of My Own Flying and of Women in Aviation covers Earhart’s life through May 20-21, 1932, “when Miss Earhart, alone in a Lockheed Vega monoplane with a single Wasp engine, negotiated 2,026 miles through storm and fog from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, to a cow pasture on the outskirts of Londonderry, Ireland. The flight set a transatlantic record of 14 hours, 56 minutes...and stirred such public adulation that she confided, ‘I’ll be glad when the zoo part is over.’” (ANB)

In this audio, you'll discover why so many bird species have thrived in Oregon, as well as the new threats they face. By the time you finish this book, you will know which bird is the Oregon state bird, which birds are under threat of extinction, and which habitats are most important for various bird species to continue to thrive. So grab your copy today. You'll be glad you did.

This book is not deeply scientific but rather relates the journey (mine) that a person will take generally who is seeking their ancestral history, including learning enough to understand how to interpret their DNA analysis. As I relate in my numbered posts/articles that follow, there can be satisfaction, surprises and at times, disappointments. All of this can happen when one takes a look at the results of ancestral DNA testing.

Enjoy countless nights of fun by playing trivia games with your peers and loved ones - with this collection of excellent trivia questions.

The follow-up to the best-selling What Did We Use Before Toilet Paper?, Can Holding in a Fart Kill You? has even more fun and fascinating trivia. Perfect for the ever-curious trivia lover, this book is the ultimate in truly extraordinary information. From silly to serious to outright bizarre, this expansive collection offers surprising answers and unexpected facts on everything from history and science to pop culture and nature. From the everyday to the fantastical - it's all here.

Own the room with this hilarious collection of fact-tastic myth-busters and jaw-dropping trivia exploring science, history, sport and lesser-known facts from across the universe. Did you know that the Moon has a Bishop? That ostriches DON'T bury their heads in the sand? And that powdered rice was used as cement in the Great Wall of China? What do souls weigh? What can't 60% of the human population smell? And what on earth is rhinotillexomania? And the big one . . . are farts actually invisible? The answers to these questions are all here.

In this audiobook, you will find random yet amazing facts about parrots, ostriches, flamingos, penguins, and many more. Did you know that sometimes vultures eat so much that they can't fly, or that flamingos aren't born pink? If you are looking to dive into the fascinating world of birds and see just how amazing they are, then this audiobook is for you! As an added bonus, there is a 90-question review quiz you can use to test your knowledge and listening skills. You can play along with friends or family in teams or by yourself.

The third installment and possibly our most challenging audiobook of the series! But, of course, you will be the judge. We dug deeper, flew further, and sorted through tons of cosmic dust to bring you another 601 mind-blowing facts. You’ll laugh, you’ll cheer, and you’ll cry…well, you’re not likely to cry, but the dedicated astronomers have uncovered space successes as well as losses. Inside, you will find 165 trivia questions to challenge students, the avidly curious novice, and above.

If you're looking for a fun, engaging way to challenge your knowledge of outer space, then you need this fact-packed trivia book! Enjoy by yourself or test your memory against friends and family in a galactic trivia night. If a question stumps you, we follow up the answers with over 501 mind-bending facts! Inside are 177 trivia questions to challenge everybody, from students, the avidly curious novice and above. The unfolding universe is quickly expanding minds.

Space is filled with wondrous and mind-boggling objects. New discoveries are made every year. This book has 199 trivia questions to test your memory. But you don’t have to worry if you get stumped. The answer is revealed and includes 557 out-of-this-world facts. This book covers a broad spectrum of thought-provoking questions, such as:

With such a vast universe, there is so much we have learned and much more that we will one day discover. In this book, you will discover new fun facts about space, astronauts, and NASA. You will have the opportunity to test your knowledge with multiple-choice questions.

Today's mission: Challenge your knowledge of planets, comets, stars, and more with this exciting quiz. The three-book series is now all in one! If you're looking for a fun, engaging way to challenge your knowledge of outer space, then you need this fact-filled trivia book! You can quiz friends and family during a galactic trivia night. If a question stumps you, we include the answer and multiple facts with every quiz so you can also brush up on your knowledge.

Did you know there's a beetle strong enough to lift over 1,000 times its body weight? Or a bug that shoots boiling hot chemicals at its enemies? What about a fly so fast it could outpace a racehorse? Welcome to the wildest insect fact collection ever assembled! In this jam-packed book, you'll uncover 10,000 fascinating, weird, and record-breaking facts about the world's most mind-blowing bugs.

Have you ever wondered how robots learn to think like humans? Or why the human brain is more powerful than any supercomputer? What about the secrets hidden in your favorite foods or the mysteries of the universe beyond our galaxy? Find the answers to these questions and so much more in The Amazing Big Book of Fun Facts! This ultimate trivia book is packed with engaging and educational tidbits to entertain curious minds of all ages while expanding your knowledge about the world and beyond.

Do you love animals? I hope so because this book is going to test your knowledge on all things wildlife from dogs and cats to lions and bears. Put your brain to the test with 150 easy to hard animal trivia questions featuring true or false and multiple choice plus 150 fun animal facts!

Oh dear ... we're back looking at more car books then, are we? I get it, it's okay. You're a car fan like me. Cars are important to you I suspect, they really matter to you. It says a lot about you, and the choice of car that you make ... well perhaps you think that it even defines you a little. Maybe a lot. It's that important, because it might affect how others think about you. Can that really be true? Well, let's see as we take a little journey through some of the more common brands of car ....

50 Things to Know About Owls by Amy Paquette offers a kid-friendly approach to uncovering the interesting characteristics of owls around the world. This book dives into the history behind the symbolism of owls and their defining traits as nocturnal birds. There is an important history behind owls that stems from ancient Greek and Roman myths. We will guide you through this captivating history, along with the different owl species, habitats, and fun facts about this unique creature. After listening to this book, keep an eye out for the owls that might live in the trees near you!

A fun way to expand your knowledge with facts about the human body.

Keeping bees can be an exciting hobby full of joy and sweet rewards. Many new beekeepers struggle when their dreams of keeping bees don’t quite match up to the reality of this hobby. The great news is, you can become an amazing beekeeper if you just know the right steps to take in each situation.