Perfect for science lovers and reluctant readers alike, a scientist explains the fascinating whys behind funny, kid-friendly questions.
Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile’s jaw? Which animal can breathe through its butt? Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe’s ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human’s? How much does the Internet weigh?
This book uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads, exploring facts ranging from how dogs' urine can glow under UV light to why the center of the universe might taste like raspberries.
With a delightful graphic format, featuring black and white are throughout, the text’s interactive style invites readers to engage in science facts and thinking as they guess answers to questions and make links between different scientific concepts.
Contributor Bio(s)
Emily Grossman loves science: she’s an expert in molecular biology and genetics with a PhD in cancer research. She is a broadcaster, author, educator and trainer. She has been named as the second Honorary STEM Ambassador for her work in education and has become a YouTube sensation thanks to her video How to Stop Yourself Being Ticklish. She lives in London, England. emilygrossman.co.uk • @DrEmilyGrossman Alice Bowsher is an animator and the illustrator of the Natural History Museum’s Jungle, Ocean, Forest, and African Animals. She lives in London, England. alicebowsher.co.uk • @alicebowsher
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What Breathes Through Its Butt?: Mind-Blowing Scie
Author
Grossman, EmilyPublication Date
11/5/24Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books