Science FACTopia!
Follow the Trail of 400 STEM-tastic facts! [Britannica]
Published on 8. February 2024
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-80466-024-9 (ISBN)
Description
Science FACTopia! is the sixth title in the bestselling FACTopia! series. Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about space, animals, rocks and crystals, virtual reality, the body, coding, 3D printing, engineering, plants, fungi, maths and more, where each fact is connected to the next in entertaining and unexpected ways. You'll meet a parrot called Squawkzilla, find out about the fastest muscles in the body, discover gems that can change colour and learn about black holes that 'burp'.
Packed with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Science FACTopia! brings STEM topics to life with facts children will be desperate to share with their friends and family.
Packed with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Science FACTopia! brings STEM topics to life with facts children will be desperate to share with their friends and family.
Reviews / Votes
Selected as one of the best children's books coming out in Spring 2024 -- The School Reading List "Superbly illustrated and a great addition to the series." -- Natasha Harding * The Sun * "This dazzling collection of 400 fascinating facts - written by American writer, editor and researcher Rose Davidson and the Britannica Group, and brought to life by amazing photographs and award-winning Andy Smith's witty and wonderful illustrations." -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post * "Explosive compendium." * WRD Magazine *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Tonbridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80466-024-9 (9781804660249)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Rose Davidson is a writer, editor and researcher. Inspired by her own love of animals and nature, she has penned countless stories about interesting wildlife behaviours, strange science phenomena, historic heroes and much more. Currently based in Ohio, USA, she is a contributing editor for National Geographic Kids magazine and the author of multiple children's books. In her free time, Rose enjoys yoga, hiking, birdwatching and snuggling with her black cat, Binny.