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The Big Book of Useless Science Knowledge

250 of the Coolest, Weirdest, and Most Unbelievable Science Facts You Won’t be Taught in School
By Neon Squid
Series: Useless Knowledge
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An encyclopaedia of mind-bogglingly random science facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave. Have you heard about the poisonous tree in the Amazon rainforest that grows exploding fruit? Did you know that manatees control their buoyancy with farts? Or that the first... Read More
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An illustrated compendium of mind-bogglingly random facts from the world of science.

An illustrated compendium of mind-bogglingly random facts from the world of science

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An encyclopaedia of mind-bogglingly random science facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave.

Have you heard about the poisonous tree in the Amazon rainforest that grows exploding fruit? Did you know that manatees control their buoyancy with farts? Or that the first vending machine was invented in ancient Egypt?

In this compendium of obscure facts, readers will be treated to baffling scientific knowledge they would never learn at school. Broken into chapters including engineering, space, and biology, a team of experts has scoured the margins to find the silliest and most pointless facts that the world has to offer.

Accompanied by hilarious illustrations, kids will meet the ants turned to zombies by a deadly fungus, discover why astronauts left their poo on the Moon, and find out about the rainstorm that lasted a million years (before umbrellas were invented!). They will also learn completely useless information like how all the hair on your head could hold the weight of two elephants.

SPOILER: the information in The Big Book of Useless Science Knowledge isn't really useless. It will inspire, shock, and amuse the reader - and maybe spark an interest that will last a lifetime. It just won't help you with any exams!

Series: Useless Knowledge

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    The Big Book of Useless History Knowledge
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  • The Big Book of Useless Science Knowledge
    The Big Book of Useless Science Knowledge
    An encyclopaedia of mind-bogglingly random science facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave. Have you heard about the poisonous tree in the Amazon rainforest that grows exploding fruit? Did you know that manatees control their buoyancy with farts? Or that the first vending machine was invented in ancient Egypt? In this compendium of obscure facts, readers...
    By Neon Squid
    Hardback
    $2200
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838993405

Publisher: Priddy Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Neon Squid

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 263.0mm

Weight: 1060g

Pages: 208

Collections

Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Humour Neon Squid Series: Useless Knowledge

About the Author

Written by experts from around the globe including science teacher/rapper Matt Green, engineer Erin Winick Anthony who worked at NASA, geologist and podcaster Saad Bhatty, and Harvard psychologist Graham Lutz. Hannah Li is an award-winning Chinese-American illustrator based in New York. With a background in fine arts, Hannah's illustrations often exhibit a unique blend of traditional techniques and digital art. Kay Wolfersperger is a designer and illustrator based out of Savannah, GA. Her lively, colourful work often explores humour and positivity. Liz Kay is a British illustrator whose books include The History of Everywhere and My Met Sticker Collection.

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