Ever wonder why the sky is blue or why most plants happen to be green? Or why stomach acid doesn't dissolve your stomach, or why there are more tornados in the Midwest than along either coast?

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Science of Everythinganswers these questions and many, many more, shedding light on the science behind more than 200 intriguing questions, educating readers on the fundamentals of science in the process. In a book that is as informative as it is entertaining, readers learn about every major branch of science, including-

• Physics (Why do figure skaters spin faster when they pull their arms in?)
• Chemistry (How does salt melt ice?)
• Biology (How does a chameleon change its colour?)
• Geology (Why do so many earthquakes occur along the Pacific coast?)
• Meteorology (Why does the jet stream flow from west to east in North America?)
• Astronomy (What causes Jupiter's big red spot?)
• Cosmology (Do black holes really exist and can anything escape them?)

In addition, the book highlights some of the really big ideas that helped shape science as we know it today, and discusses the future of science with cutting edge topics such as nanotechnology, genetic modification, molecular medicine, and string theory.