Hugh O'Rourke (TY) has just read "Big Bang" by Simon Singh, Peadar Charles (TY) read "Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze?" published by New Scientist.Read on to see what they think about the books.
The book I read from the library was "Big Bang" by Simon Singh. It's an easy-to-read book telling you about all the great physicians from over the centuries. It tells you why and how they made their discoveries. Anyone can read it and it is a fascinating book.
Hugh O'Rourke (TY)
"Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze?" grabs your attention and you're drawn in out of curiosity. You're then drawn in for a number of other quirky facts. Enjoy.
Peadar Charles (TY)
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