Book Cover Why Can't Elephants Jump?: And 113 Other Tantalising Science Questions

Why Can't Elephants Jump?: And 113 Other Tantalising Science Questions

of New Scientist, Mick O'Hare (Editor)

Series: New Scientist Last Word #6

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Why can't elephants jump? Is it because they are too large or heavy? Or is it because their knees face the wrong way? Or do they just wait until no one's looking? Read this compilation to find out.

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  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 240 pages
  • Publisher Profile Books
  • Publication Date 2010
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  • Language English
  • ISBN 9781846683985
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  • Category Science & Technology
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