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With their signature blend of humour and oh-now-I-get-it clarity, Jorge and Daniel offer short, accessible, and lighthearted answers to some of the most common, most outrageous, and most profound questions about the universe they've been asked.   This witty, entertaining, and fully illustrated book is an essential troubleshooting guide for the perplexing aspects of reality, big and small, from the invisible particles that make up your body to the identical version of you currently reading this exact sentence in the corner of some other galaxy. 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Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson gleefully explore the biggest unknowns, why these things are still mysteries, and what a lot of smart people are doing to figure out the answers (or at least ask the right questions). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile they're at it, they helpfully demystify many complicated things we do know about, from quarks and neutrinos to gravitational waves and exploding black holes. With equal doses of humour and delight, they invite us to see the universe as a vast expanse of mostly uncharted territory that's still ours to explore.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a book for fans of Brian Cox and \u003ci\u003eWhat If\u003c\/i\u003e. 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Perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Wimpy Kid\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe 13-Storey Treehouse\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hi, I’m Oliver! I know what you’re thinking: what does an 11-year-old kid know about the universe? Am I a famous scientist? No. Am I a super-genius? Not really. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I’m just trying to figure out the usual stuff: new \u003cb\u003eschool\u003c\/b\u003e, new \u003cb\u003efriends\u003c\/b\u003e, how to avoid my \u003cb\u003eannoying sister\u003c\/b\u003e. But there’s one thing that DOES make sense: \u003cb\u003escience!\u003c\/b\u003e Outer space is totally my thing and I can tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about awesome stuff like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e time-bending black holes  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e how the Big Bang is like a fart  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e aliens! 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They should try finding some in the park! When they search, however, the butterflies they observe fluttering around the plants and flowers are all grown-ups - no babies. But then, they spot a cocoon and as they watch, something unusual happens! If they pay close attention and do a bit of deducing, will they be able to solve the mystery of the missing baby butterflies? (And discover how Olive’s and Ari’s favorite animals are connected?)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eButterflies and their metamorphosis are perennially popular topics for young children just learning how life cycles work. Beginning with the idea of a baby butterfly provides a fresh approach to the subject. As with the other titles in this series - based on the daytime Emmy–nominated PBS KIDS TV show \u003ci\u003eElinor Wonders Why \u003c\/i\u003ecreated by Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson - Elinor and her friends follow their curiosity and work together to solve a science mystery, learning new things and having fun doing it. Material supporting the topic includes more facts about metamorphosis, a key vocabulary word, and a simple activity. 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