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Evil Beetle Versus Science: Building the Secret Headquarters

A Science Comic Book About Materials
By Paul Mason
Series: Evil Beetle Versus Science
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A humorous science comic-book story that explains key concepts about materials. Loveable anti-heroine Evil Beetle decides she needs to build new headquarters. But it's not as easy as Evil Beetle thought because she does not know enough about science! The hilarious story is full of facts... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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A humorous science comic-book story that explains key concepts about materials

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A humorous science comic-book story that explains key concepts about materials.

Loveable anti-heroine Evil Beetle decides she needs to build new headquarters. But it's not as easy as Evil Beetle thought because she does not know enough about science! The hilarious story is full of facts about materials and is perfect for children aged 6 plus who love comic books.

For children progressing through book bands, it is suitable for children reading at Book Band 11: Lime.

Evil Beetle Vs Science is a series of books about a hapless anti-heroine and her loyal band of minibeast sidekicks. Evil Beetle's plots keep going wrong because she doesn't understand science! Luckily, her friend Smart Snail is on hand to explain, and readers will learn key science concepts while enjoying Evil Beetle's attempts to keep her garden free from intruders.

Titles in the series: The Shadow of Doom (Light); The Itching Powder Plot (Plants); The Alarm Call (Sound); The Electric Attack (Electricity); The Garden Force Attack (Forces); Building the Secret Headquarters (Materials).

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  • Evil Beetle Versus Science: Building the Secret Headquarters
    A humorous science comic-book story that explains key concepts about materials. Loveable anti-heroine Evil Beetle decides she needs to build new headquarters. But it's not as easy as Evil Beetle thought because she does not know enough about science! The hilarious story is full of facts about materials and is perfect for children aged 6 plus who love comic books....
    By Paul Mason
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    Sold Out
  • Evil Beetle Versus Science: The Alarm Call
    A humorous science comic-book story that explains key concepts about sound. Loveable anti-heroine Evil Beetle thinks she can get rid of annoying intruders to her garden by summoning an insect army using different sounds. But Evil Beetle has a lot to learn about how sounds work and the different ways insects make them! The hilarious story is full of facts...
    By Paul Mason
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526325686

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Scott Garrett
  • Illustrated by Scott Garrett
  • Illustrated by Scott Garrett

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 147g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Paul Mason (Author)

Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy.

Scott Garrett (Illustrator)

Scott Garrett, freelance illustrator living in the UK, has worked for clients nationally and internationally, including Vodafone, Nestle, VW, GQ, The Guardian, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Business Week, Klutz Books, Faber & Faber and Random House.

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