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By Emily Grossman. 2021
'Never mind the kids, I've had an education from reading this book! ... Recommended for any budding scientists, eco-warriors or…
fans of weird facts' Rachel Riley, TV presenter and mathematician 'The best way to get out of being bored is discovering something new. The great thing about this book is it whizzes you off to a world of facts you had never heard of. Result: not being bored. Result!' Michael Rosen, Children's poet and author 'Every page bursting with fantastic facts you never thought you needed to know. Indispensable , planet-saving, fact-tastic fun for all the family!' Dallas Campbell, BBC Science presenter In this new book, TV science expert Dr Emily Grossman answers incredible and important questions about our natural world. You'll find out silly things like why some animals do square-shaped poos and which direction a dog is likely to face while weeing, but you'll also learn what climate change and wildlife loss are actually doing to our planet and what YOU can do to help. Covering a diverse range of key science topics, from human biology and animals and plants to the weather and space, Dr Emily shows readers why Earth is so weird and wonderfully great. Did you know there's a planet in our solar system where it actually rains diamonds? Imagine that! If you lived there, you'd always be picking them out of your hair, your pockets and probably your pants! Dr Emily also tackles Earth's BIGGEST problem: climate change. Through clear, sensitive explanations, you'll find out what is actually happening to our Earth and what this means for both humans and wildlife - and what we can all do to help! Written by TV science expert, STEM ambassador and advocate for women in science Dr Emily Grossman, this book will make your eyebrows rise, your jaw drop and your world WHIZZ! It will also give you hope about our future and how we can ALL make a difference. 'I love this book! It's funny, accessible and quirky and has exactly the right balance of questions and information to light the flame of scientific inquiry in young minds. A must-read for all budding young scientists' Lucy Hawking, Children's science author 'Since we got this book, all my kids want to talk about is diamond rain, tuna fish eyeballs and how to save the planet ... thank goodness Emily has written down the answers to their insatiably curious questions in a single handy and hilarious volume' Helen Arney, Science presenter, comedian and author Emily Grossman's first book Brain-fizzing Facts: Awesome Science Questions Answered was shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2020By Ann Pearson. 2022
With this constellation book, kids will learn some of the most famous myths and legends connected to the stars. It's…
full of amazing kids' stories that explore everything from the Big Dipper to the adventures of Hercules!People have always looked up at the stars and seen shapes—and created stories about them. In this book for kids 3-5, you can discover constellations and the stories of how they came to be.Blast off into this star book:See into the sky—Bring the constellations to life with illustrations and sky maps that will get kids excited about each new story.Astronomy for kids—Explore where and when to see each constellation in the sky, with tips to help kids (and adults) spot them Name the stars— Did you know that the constellation Cancer symbolizes a giant crab? Or that Aries represents a ram with wings?Show little ones the incredible mythology above their heads with this toddler-friendly introduction to the stories of the constellations!By Bruce Betts. 2019
Discover a universe of fun and amazing facts about space for kids 6 to 9 Take an exciting, fact-filled journey…
that goes where all great space books for kids should—to our solar system and beyond! Super Cool Space Facts is bursting with info about stormy planets, exploding stars, weird black holes, amazing landers, and more.Blast past other space books for kids with:Galaxies of wonder—Launch into learning with awesome and easy-to-digest facts about everything from asteroids hurtling through space to astronauts on the International Space Station.Entertaining information—Fill your outer space adventure with the jokes, big word alerts, and fascinating mysteries of the universe all space books for kids should have.Full-color photos—See how cool space is with incredible pictures of stars, galaxies, planets, constellations, and more.Super Cool Space Facts brings you out-of-this-world fun—and a must have title for anyone interested in space books for kids.