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There Are (No) Stupid Questions … in Science

By: Leah Elson MS MPH
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Leah Elson draws upon her wildly popular web series, 60 Seconds of Science, in this highly entertaining and visually appealing giftable book of real-world scientific questions and answers.

How does DNA work?
Does chicken noodle soup actually help with being sick?
When cats purr, what is actually making the noise?
Does singing to plants really help them grow?
Is it possible to clone a woolly mammoth?

In the vein of Randall Munroe’s What If? and perfect for fans of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Leah Elson’s There Are No Stupid Questions … in Science covers biology, chemistry, physics, human physiology, and space—providing easy-to-understand, delightfully cheeky answers to over one hundred common questions, from the age-old, to the ridiculous, to the sublime.

“Science can be wonderfully silly, occasionally bizarre, but always awe-inspiring.” (Leah Elson)

©2023 Leah Elson (P)2023 Blackstone Publishing Anatomy & Physiology Biological Sciences Science
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I learned most of these quick, fun facts in high school. Would use this substitute teaching as a laid back filler. Felt like watching Bill Nye in the 90s/00s. Very lame, over played dad jokes imo that dumb it down.

Geared towards young adults, adults with no science/math background

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So many fun questions and thorough answers sprinkled with enough fun, pop culture references and humor to make the book fly by. Now I’ll probably have to listen again and again… darn.

This Lady is Dope

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The author is an intelligent scientist who explains everyday topics in a short easy manner. She breaks that fourth wall and makes you want to have an easy conversation as the book unfolds about topics of science. Do not to be tardigrade tough!! Thank you author.

A fun listen

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I like the real-world questions, and I appreciate how complex answers were presented in an easy-to-understand way. Just the right amount of humor.

Very interesting!

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I wish I had a science teacher as engaging and intelligent as the author of this book. Leah Elson takes FAQs of science and explains them in a way that is both easy to understand and fun to listen to. I actually found myself interested in learning more about science - and I’ve always disliked that subject for the most part.

She reads in such a wonderful conversational style that I listened to about 3 hours of it in one sitting.

My favorite section was the one on space, but she covers a wide range of scientific topics. This is a great book for anyone who loves science or is a novice learner like me!

Excellent book on science!

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This is a wonderful audio book. It's all meat and potatoes and contains no fluff. The author does a marvelous job of taking complex science subjects and topics and explains them in a manner that everyone can understand. The authors use of humor also makes this such an easy listen or read. An added bonus is that the audio book is not long by audio book standards, and if you are working from home, working in the yard/garage or have a road trip, you can do the audio book in one setting. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves science. Fingers crossed that the author does a part 2.

One of my favorite books of 2023

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This author has thoughtfully compiled a list of so many topics we find ourselves pondering. Her juxtaposition of well-researched information, colorful imagery, sharp wit, and self-deprecation makes this beautifully constructed tome a work of art for our generation. AND she has very professionally narrated the audio HERSELF. Five stars! High fives! Download this masterpiece and find out for yourself!

Brainy, Lighthearted, Audibly Pleasing

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Are you a science enthusiasts like me? This is the book for you. from the inner working of the building block of ourselves , To the vastness of the cosmos. Each question she has been asked, is explained in a entertaining and very educational way.
Her personal narration of the book ads a special flare,. Making it feel more like chilling with a friend with a good conversation.

Educational and Entertaining

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