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Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile’s jaw? Which animal can breathe through its bottom? And how do these things all link together? This brilliant book will have eyebrows raised and jaws dropping as it uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe’s ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human’s? How much does the Internet weigh? Written by science superstar and STEM Ambassador Dr Emily Grossman, this book will answer all science questions you may or may not have wondered about. Each section in the book is linked to the one before it, creating a fantastically interactive structure, where a question answered brings up new curiosities and surprises. This is the perfect book for children who love learning about science or who need an extra nudge when it comes to STEM subjects. After all, who wouldn’t want to find out how a hippo can use its own sweat as sunscreen?!This book has been shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2020.

'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 presenterIn 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 authorEmily Grossman's first book Brain-fizzing Facts: Awesome Science Questions Answered was shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2020.

Learn to cook delicious vegetarian food in this inspiring and comforting cookbook for kids by the winner of The Great British Bake Off.Filled with inspiring recipes for yummy meals, savoury snacks, tasty treats and showstopper puds perfect for first cooks and budding bakers. Featuring easy to follow illustrated step-by-step instructions, this collection of creative and comforting recipes (packed with hidden veggies and deliciously healthy twists) celebrates the joy of cooking together. With over 40 cosy recipes for little ones to bake, make and share, including:Speckled sconesSuper Strawberry JamRainbow saladPart of the celebrated My First Cook Book series by David Atherton, which focuses on accessible, fun and creative recipes that encourage children to foster a lifelong love of food and cookery.Praise for My First Cook Book: "...a beautifully illustrated set of recipes that should be in every family kitchen." Daily Express