The Big Book of Useless Science Knowledge (Hardcover)
Language: English
Published by Priddy Books, London, 2025
Series: Book 2 of 3 - Useless Knowledge
- Hardcover
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Hardcover. An encyclopaedia of mind-bogglingly random science facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave.Heard about the poisonous tree in the Amazon rainforest that grows exploding fruit? Did you know that manatees control their buoyancy with farts? Or that the first vending machine was invented in ancient Egypt?In this compendium of obscure facts readers will be treated to baffling scientific knowledge they would never learn at school. Broken into chapters including engineering, space, and biology, a team of experts has scoured the margins to find the silliest and most pointless facts that the world has to offer.Accompanied by hilarious illustrations, kids will meet the ants turned to zombies by a deadly fungus, discover why astronauts left their poo on the Moon, and find out about the rainstorm that lasted a million years (before umbrellas were invented!). They will also learn completely useless information like that all of the hair on your head could hold the weight of two elephants.(SPOILER: the information in this book isn't really useless. It will inspire, shock, and amuse the reader - and maybe spark an interest that will last a lifetime. It just won't help you with any exams!) An illustrated compendium of mind-bogglingly random facts from the world of science. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Big Book of Useless Science Knowledge (Hardcover)
- Author
- Neon Squid
- Publisher
- Priddy Books, London
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1838993401
- ISBN 13
- 9781838993405
- Series
- Book 2 of 3: Useless Knowledge
An encyclopedia of mind-bogglingly random science facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave.
Heard about the poisonous tree in the Amazon rainforest that grows exploding fruit? Did you know that manatees control their buoyancy with farts? Or that the first vending machine was invented in ancient Egypt?
In this compendium of obscure facts readers will be treated to baffling scientific knowledge they would never learn at school. Broken into chapters including engineering, space, and biology, a team of experts has scoured the margins to find the silliest and most pointless science facts that the world has to offer.
Accompanied by hilarious illustrations, kids will meet the ants turned to zombies by a deadly fungus, discover why astronauts left their poo on the Moon, and find out about the rainstorm that lasted a million years (before umbrellas were invented!). They will also learn completely useless information like that all of the hair on your head could hold the weight of two elephants.
(SPOILER: the information in this book isn’t really useless. It will inspire, shock, and amuse the reader–and maybe spark an interest that will last a lifetime. It just won’t help you with any exams!)
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About the Author
Written by experts from around the globe including science teacher/rapper Matt Green, engineer Erin Winick Anthony who worked at NASA, geologist and podcaster Saad Bhatty, and Harvard psychologist Graham Lutz.
Hannah Li is an award-winning Chinese-American illustrator based in New York. With a background in fine arts, Hannah's illustrations often exhibit a unique blend of traditional techniques and digital art.
Kay Wolfersperger is a designer and illustrator based out of Savannah, GA. Her lively, colourful work often explores humour and positivity.
Liz Kay is a British illustrator whose books include The History of Everywhere and My Met Sticker Collection.
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