What would life be like with no clocks and no calendars? How would you know when to get up in the morning? Long, long ago, all people could do was watch the sun and moon and try to figure things out. Eventually, they made simple clocks like sundials.

"The bestselling author of Proofiness and Zero explains how to separate fact from fantasy in the digital world Digital information is a powerful tool that spreads unbelievably rapidly, infects all corners of society, and is all but impossible to control--even when that information is actually a lie. In Virtual Unreality, Charles Seife uses the skepticism, wit, and sharp facility for analysis that captivated readers in Proofiness and Zero to take us...

Presents the many signs of fall, including geese flying south, squirrels hiding acorns, and people playing football.

"Explains to young readers how to tell the difference between butterflies and moths"--Provided by publisher.

"Explains to young readers how to tell the difference between sharks and dolphins"--Provided by publisher.

"Explains to young readers how to tell the difference between salamanders and lizards"--Provided by publisher.

The unending love of a parent for a child is greater than all the flower petals in all the yards of the whole wide world.