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“A perfectly pitched, informative, interesting and amusing science book for children…and all for the pocket money price of a fiver. Highly recommended.”

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Why Is Snot Green?

Do rabbits fart? What is space made of? Where does all the water go at high tide? Can animals talk? What are scabs for? Will computers ever be cleverer than people?

Discover the answers to these and an awful lot of other brilliant questions in this wonderfully funny and informative book covering everything from The Big Bang to bodily functions and cool gadgets.

Chapter list:

  • Lost inSpace
    astronomy, physics, Space science
  • TheAngry Planet
    environment, Earth science, climate change
  • Animal Answers
    biology, zoology, animal behaviour
  • Being Human
    human body, physiology
  • Fantastic Futures
    future technology, transport, energy

“Exploring the questions children ask about science and technology from the strange to the everyday…Real popular science for a junior reader. A good addition to the series.”

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How Loud Can You Burp?

Why do we get hiccups, and how do you stop them? What are clouds for? Why don’t big metal ships just sink? Could we use animal poo in power stations to make electricity?

Discover the answers to these and an awful lot of other brilliant questions in this bigger, better, brilliant sequel to Why Is Snot Green?

Chapter list:

  • Science of Me
    human biology, physiology
  • Climate Chaos
    climate change, ecology
  • On the Move
    transport, physics, engineering
  • Brain Teasers
    psychology, neuroscience
  • The Big Questions
    science at extremes, in context


Simply Amazing!

“I think this book is a great way to learn more of what is going on and what we can do to help!” (Abby, aged 10)

A Kid’s Guide to Global Warming   

Your parents are talking about it, your friends are talking about it, but how much do you actually know about global warming? 

With its information-packed text, and hundreds of colorful illustrations and photos, this essential book will answer all your questions and show you how many easy ways to make a difference.

Chapter list:

  • What is global warming?
    causes of climate change
  • What does it mean for us?
    consequences of climate change
  • What are we doing?
    research, worldwide efforts
  • What can you do?
    Small steps you can take yourself

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