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Strange Science: How do X-Rays Solve Mysteries? The Strange Science of Machines
Series: Strange Science
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Discover the most weird, wonderful and wacky aspects of machines with fun comic strips. We use machines everywhere - from pivots and catapults to drones and robot rescue dogs. Find out how x-rays can help solve human body puzzles, what mayhem fogbots could cause or what...
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Discover the most weird, wonderful and wacky aspects of machines with fun comic strips.
We use machines everywhere - from pivots and catapults to drones and robot rescue dogs. Find out how x-rays can help solve human body puzzles, what mayhem fogbots could cause or what happens when a computer mouse encounters an animal mouse! Join Professor Splat on his science adventures to learn all about the different types of machines in our world!
Strange Science covers an array of amusing and enticing science subjects through fun comic strip stories, supported by further explanation spreads to consolidate the learning. A useful glossary and fun quiz are also included.
Perfect for readers aged 7+ and all curious minds.
Series: Strange Science
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Strange Science: How do X-Rays Solve Mysteries? The Strange Science of Machines
Discover the most weird, wonderful and wacky aspects of machines with fun comic strips. We use machines everywhere - from pivots and catapults to drones and robot rescue dogs. Find out how x-rays can help solve human body puzzles, what mayhem fogbots could cause or what happens when a computer mouse encounters an animal mouse! Join Professor Splat on his...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Strange Science: How does it Rain Fish? The Strange Science of Planet Earth
Strange Science: How does it Rain Fish? The Strange Science of Planet Earth by Anna Claybourne invites readers to discover the most weird, wonderful and wacky aspects of Planet Earth with fun comic strips. Planet Earth is a fascinating place: there are rocks that move by themselves and fish that fall from the sky in a storm! Find out if...PaperbackSold Out
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ISBN: 9781526328366
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 March 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wayland
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Tim Wesson
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 262.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Anna Claybourne (Author)
Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.Tim Wesson (Illustrator) As a young boy Tim was constantly doodling, finding any excuse to put pen to paper. Since turning his much-loved hobby into a profession, Tim has achieved success illustrating and authoring children books and working on commissions for clients, such as Habitat, Paperchase and the BBC. With influences ranging from Dr. Seuss, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tim's vibrant illustrations are full of humour and a sense of mischief, and you can always count on him to inject plenty of personality.Also by Anna Claybourne
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