Fun fact extravaganza

Have you ever wondered why pigeons bob their heads when they walk? Or what triggers the reversal of earth’s polarity? Well now you can find out thanks to the internet wonderful THE WHERE THE WHY AND THE HOW. What sets this book apart from other science books is its sheer beauty, since each answer is illustrated by a top notch artist. Contributors include Jon Klassen, Neil Farber, Michael Dumontier, Marc Bell, Lillie Carré, Vanessa Davis, and Matt Forsythe.

 Why are humans and chimps so different if they have nearly identical DNA?

artwork by Matt Forsythe

  Do squirrels remember where they bury their nuts?

artwork by Aaron Meshon

What triggers puberty?

artwork by Vanessa Davis

What drives plates tectonics?

artwork by Marc Bell