Spectacular Science for 8 Year Olds
- 176 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
Everything an eight-year-old scientist needs to know.






Everything an eight-year-old scientist needs to know.
Everything that a seven-year-old scientist needs to know.
Extraordinarily designed and with plenty of Horrible Histories-style humour on show, these books also cover the theory of evolution and life on Earth; discoveries from outer space; the history of robots and engineering; and how hunters have caught their prey for generations. Ideal for dipping in and out of and perfect for children who wouldn't normally open a book, these books answer questions ranging from what actually happens in your head during a headache to the reasons why some farts are eggier than others. A collection of fun doodle-filled books about subjects ranging from science and nature to the human body. Created by Glenn Murphy, the author of Why is Snot Green? Full of gloriously gross facts and tidbits. Titles in this collection: Bodies: The Whole Blood-Pumping Story Evolution: The Whole Life on Earth Story Predators: The Whole Tooth and Claw Story Robots and the Whole Technology Story Space: The Whole Whizz-Bang Story
Are Olympic athletes born stronger and faster than the rest of us? Why do tennis rackets have strings? How do gymnasts balance on their hands? Why do hurdlers do the splits when they jump? Glenn Murphy, author of Why is Snot Green? , answers these and lots of other brilliant questions in this fascinating book about the science of sport. From running a marathon to beating your friends at basketball or being the bendiest gymnast around, find out everything you ever wanted to know about sports and games and what it is that makes athletes the best at what they do.
Plongez dans le monde fascinant des inventions et découvrez, grâce à des informations très précises et des illustrations en trois dimensions, les étapes marquantes de l'histoire de l'aviation qui ont à jamais changé la face du monde.
How loud can you burp? Could we use animal poo to make electricity? Why is water wet, and is anything wetter than water? What's the deadliest disease in the world? What are clouds for? What's the difference between a brain and a computer? This is a wonderfully funny and informative book which helps us take a fresh look at the world (and universe) we live in, with no boring bits and an abundance of fascinating facts!A doodle-filled book of questions and answers from the author of the bestselling Why Is Snot Green?, Glenn Murphy
Shares information about computers, including how they work and why they are important.
What turns owls into airborne ninjas? Which cat has the highest pounce rate? Which dinosaur scared the pants off the mighty T-rex? Glenn Murphy, author of Why Is Snot Green? and How Loud Can You Burp? leads us through the wide world of all things toothed, clawed, and fearsome in this brilliantly informative book about creatures that hunt to survive. Packed with amazing photographs, illustrations, information, and jokes about all things sharp, toothy, and ferocious--from lions and bears to dinosaurs and wolverines, this book contains absolutely no boring bits!
A fun, doodle-filled book about evolution and life on earth What is a selfish gene? What are the kingdoms of life? Why are there no car-sized bugs and beetles? This book answers these and a lot of other awesome questions in this funny and informative book. Packed with doodles and information about all sorts of incredible things, from how we evolved from chemical soup to shrews to human beings, and why bugs really do rule the world, this book contains absolutely no boring bits.