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How can massive stones slide across the desert untouched? Can lightning really bounce like a ball? Why was it raining fish in Europe in 2004? Nature holds some of our world's strangest mysteries. Some of the best minds on the planet have tried to explain these unsolved phenomena. With dramatic photos and intriguing theories, readers can go on an outdoor adventure to explore some of nature's most puzzling mysteries.
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Heather L. Montgomery writes for kids who are wild about animals. Her 17 nonfiction books include SOMETHING ROTTEN: A FRESH LOOK AT ROADKILL, WHAT'S IN YOUR POCKET? COLLECTING NATURE'S TREASURES, and BUGS DON'T HUG: SIX-LEGGED PARENTS AND THEIR KIDS. Heather masterfully employs yuck appeal to engage young minds. She delights in using snail poop, petrified animal parts, and tree guts to inspire reluctant readers and encourage scientific thinking. Heather has a B.S. in Biology and a M.S. in Environmental Education. Learn more about her at www.HeatherLMontgomery.com.
