Yes! No? Maybe so..

Fascinating answers you never knew you needed to a broad range of questions. Compiling a list of questions organized into eight chapters covering a variety of topics--from animals to UFOs--Beer and Towler offer fact-based answers or theories. The first chapter features questions such as, "Can dogs tell time?" (Hint: They use their noses.) The history chapter poses the question of whether pirates' victims were really forced to walk the plank, and the answer may surprise you! Space and physics have a chapter all to themselves, which dives into topics such as time travel and the intriguing matter of what space smells like. "Why do we dream?" is discussed in the chapter on being human; scientists don't have a definitive answer, but the authors explain current beliefs that dreams allow the brain to process data and sort information. The closing chapter, covering "All Things Weird and Wild," addresses mysterious phenomena. Readers will appreciate the interesting interviews with a diverse range of experts, including paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim and toy designer and entrepreneur Cas Holman, as well as the bright graphics and humorous photos. The answers are informative and comprehensive and written in easy-to-understand language, making this colorful work suitable for a variety of ages. Readers may wish for a list of resources to support further research into the various topics. Engaging and energetic; learning should always be so fun. (glossary, index, photo credits)(Nonfiction. 8-13) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.