First Big Book of What

What does space smell like? What is the difference between a frog and a toad? What makes candyfloss fluffy? The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know what’s what!

Inbunden, Engelska, 2027

259 kr

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What makes farts so smelly? What is so good about vegetables? What is the weather like in space? What is the fastest animal on the planet? What happens when you flush an aeroplane toilet?Packed with 100 pressing questions about space, Earth, animals, bugs, food and the human body, First Big Book of What provides answers for every curious child (and their grown-ups). Discover astonishing extremes, from ‘What is the fastest vehicle in the world?’ to ‘What is the biggest muscle in the body?’; puzzle over playful ‘what if’ scenarios, such as ‘What if… T.rex was still alive?’; and enjoy wacky facts that bring science to life!From the team behind the bestselling First Big Book of Why, this trusted compendium combines Sally Symes’ warm, playful writing with Kate Slater’s gorgeous, friendly illustrations, as well as stunning photography. And every answer has been checked by real-life experts, who you will meet at the back of the book.

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Utgivningsdatum:2027-06-03
Mått:210 x 280 x 25 mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:What on Earth Publishing Ltd
Illustratör:Kate Slater
ISBN:9781804662083

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Sally Symes worked for many years as a designer of children's books before turning her skills to writing them. Her collaborations with Nick Sharratt have won several awards, including The Educational Writers' Award for Gooey, Chewy, Rumble, Plop. She is the author of 5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime, First Big Book of How, First Big Book of Why and My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia. She works from a shed in Sussex, accompanied by her grumpy cat.Stephanie Warren Drimmer is the author of more than 30 non-fiction children's books, including First Big Book of Why which she co-wrote with Sally Symes. She also writes regular news features for magazines such as National Geographic Kids and Scholastic's Science World, and she has appeared on the TV show Modern Marvels. She loves to write about dinosaurs, space and anything that makes kids go ‘Ooh!’ or ‘Eww!’. Stephanie has a master's degree in science journalism from New York University. She lives outside of Seattle, Washington, USA with her family.Kate Slater studied illustration at Kingston University, and is the illustrator of First Big Book of Why and First Big Book of How, as well as: A is for Ant, The Birthday Crown, The Little Red Hen, ABC London, Magpie’s Treasure, Make Your Own Birds of Prey and Make Your Own Flying Machines. Alongside work for publishing, editorial and advertising, she has created several large-scale installations and window displays. Kate lives in Staffordshire.