Helen Otway – författare

Did you know that when you blush, you blush all over...even inside your stomach? Or that more than one billion people are infected with hookworm, meaning 10 million litres/22 million pints of blood is sucked from people''s intestines every day?Our goblin narrator and friends will reveal just how amazing your body is, in ways you might never imagine! You''ll learn the amazing truth about what goes on inside your body, the invisible invaders it is home to (if you''re unlucky) and some very disgusting diseases. You''ll even read some crazy stories about what people have done to themselves in the name of art or breaking records! Turn over and prepare to learn all about your beastly body...

Secretly fascinated by all things grotesque? Like to know the most disgusting things about the world around you? Then this fact-packed book of grossness is just the thing. With inconceivably ghoulish facts about the human body, animals, science and history, our host of cartoon characters leaves no stone unturned in the quest for foul facts. Ready to read on? Hold on to your stomachs...

If you love discovering weird and wacky things about the world around you, then this amazing book is for you! Impress your friends with awesome facts so incredible they won''t know whether to believe you or not. You''ll find out that subjects like the human body, food, animals, science and history are far more surprising and exciting than you ever imagined. A team of cartoon characters will guide you through hundreds of incredible facts and records... so dive in and prepare to be amazed, amused and astounded!

What makes your feet smell bad? How many tiny mites are living on your eyelashes?Discover the answers to these questions and more in this astounding book, which is overflowing with fascinating - not to mention disgusting - facts about the human body. Perfect for readers aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, high-energy "fun fact" series for children aged seven and up, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross! This series really has the "wow" factor. It''s like a roller-coaster ride for your brain!

What is the longest bone in your body? Are turkeys from Turkey? When was toilet paper invented?Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in this fascinating fact book. With clear, engaging text and vibrant illustrations, kids can explore some of the strangest, grossest, and most fascinating parts of our world in an accessible and engaging way. Perfect for children aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, educational "fun fact" series for children aged seven and up, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross!