Extra - Ordinary : Stories Of Science From Everyday Life | Hardcover

EXTRA-ORDINARY: Stories of Science from Everyday Life by Aparna Agarwal examines the science behind familiar objects, sights and experiences. From apples and the blue sky to flowers and a dog's leash, the book shows how scientific questions can emerge from the ordinary world around us.

Using curiosity, observation, storytelling and humour, Aparna Agarwal looks closely at everyday phenomena and explains the science behind them. The book is for readers interested in seeing familiar surroundings from a more scientifically curious perspective.

About This Book

The book turns everyday observations into opportunities for scientific inquiry. It considers questions such as how apples are cloned, why blue is rare in nature and how humans and dogs can perceive the same surroundings differently.

Rather than limiting science to laboratories or specialised settings, EXTRA-ORDINARY connects scientific ideas with experiences that can be encountered in ordinary daily life. The stories bring together observation and scientific explanation while maintaining an accessible and engaging approach.

What You'll Discover

• How apples can be cloned through scientific processes
• Why blue is an uncommon colour in the natural world
• How humans and dogs perceive their surroundings differently
• The science connected to flowers and everyday plant life
• Scientific questions hidden within familiar daily experiences
• How close observation can reveal unexpected natural phenomena

Perfect For

• Readers interested in popular science
• People curious about everyday science
• Readers interested in nature, biology and physics
• Those interested in STEM and science communication
• Readers of accessible nonfiction

Why You'll Love This Book

EXTRA-ORDINARY: Stories of Science from Everyday Life presents science through familiar experiences, encouraging readers to look more closely at the world around them. It offers an accessible way to connect scientific ideas with everyday observations and natural phenomena.