Brain-fizzing Facts: Awesome Science Questions Answered by Dr Emily Grossman (En

Description: Brain-fizzing Facts by Dr Emily Grossman, Alice Bowsher Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodiles 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 giraffes ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a humans? 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 wouldnt 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dr Emily Grossman loves science: shes an expert in molecular biology and genetics with a PhD in cancer research. She is a broadcaster, author, educator and trainer and has been a guest speaker on Sky News. She has been named as the second Honorary STEM Ambassador for her work in education and has become a YouTube sensation thanks to her video How to Stop Yourself Being Ticklish. Emily is known for being on a regular panel of science experts for Sky 1s fact-based panel show, Duck Quacks Dont Echo, hosted by Lee Mack.Alice Bowsher is a talented London-based illustrator and animator. She is the illustrator of the Natural History Museums Jungle, Ocean, Forest, African Animals. Review "Prepare for mind-blowing science with this collection of random, revolting and ridiculous facts. If you want to know what the centre of the Milky Way might taste like, this is for you." -- Sunday Express S Magazine * Sunday Express S Magazine *"Packed with weird, amusing and mind-boggling facts, this brilliant interactive book from science expert and STEM Ambassador Dr Emily Grossman is as fun as it is educational. Featuring scientific explanations and experiments, it takes young readers on an enlightening and descriptive journey with humour and entertaining illustrations. It might be aimed at kids but dont be surprised if adults cant put it down either." -- CultureFly * CultureFly *"This is the perfect book for anyone who loves learning about science and all things odd!" -- First News * First News *If this book doesnt encourage a new race of young scientists then nothing will. -- Irish Examiner * Irish Examiner * Promotional Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodiles jaw? Which animal can breathe through its bottom? And how do these things all link together? TV science expert and STEM Ambassador Dr Emily Grossman uncovers the answers to these and many of the weirdest, mind-fizzingly awesome and FUNNY science questions! Review Quote "Prepare for mind-blowing science with this collection of random, revolting and ridiculous facts. If you want to know what the centre of the Milky Way might taste like, this is for you." Promotional "Headline" Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodiles jaw? Which animal can breathe through its bottom? And how do these things all link together? TV science expert and STEM Ambassador Dr Emily Grossman uncovers the answers to these and many of the weirdest, mind-fizzingly awesome and FUNNY science questions! Feature Written by the multitalented Dr Emily Grossman, broadcaster, speaker, trainer, tutor who has appeared on Tedx, The Sunday Times , The Guilty Feminist, Channel 5 News, and BBC Facebook Live and is on a regular panel of science experts for Sky 1s fact-based panel show, Duck Quacks Dont Echo , hosted by Lee Mack. Details ISBN1408899175 Year 2019 ISBN-10 1408899175 ISBN-13 9781408899175 Publication Date 2019-08-22 Pages 224 Illustrator Alice Bowsher Format Paperback Imprint Bloomsbury Childrens Books Subtitle Awesome Science Questions Answered Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 502 Short Title Brain-Fizzing Facts Audience Age 8-12 Language English Author Alice Bowsher UK Release Date 2019-08-22 NZ Release Date 2019-08-22 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Alternative 9781526627407 Audience Childrens (6-12) AU Release Date 2019-10-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123334402;

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