Why is the sky blue? Why are there seasons? What is the Milky Way? How fast does the Earth rotate? What holds an airplane in the sky? Over the years, journalist James A. Haught has answered these and many more such questions posed by his four children as they were growing up.
Realising that all young people need a grasp of the fundamentals of science to understand the complex technological world in which they are raised, Haught decided to create a book that would address their natural curiosity about nature, science and technology. Science in a Nanosecond is the result.
This approachable, easy-to-use book presents 100 basic science questions and provides simple answers with clear illustrations. Haught's breezy style effectively and painlessly conveys important scientific ideas in a way that makes basic facts and concepts come alive. At a time when raising the level of scientific knowledge in our schools is a top priority, this book makes a significant contribution to the success of young people and the future of our nation.
James A. Haught is associate editor of the Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia. He has won investigative journalism awards from the National Press Club, the American Bar Association and the People for the American Way.