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How to Make a Diamond and Other Incredible Ideas About Chemistry

Brief Description
Young readers can take a wild ride through the surprising world of chemistry with this innovative, full-colour book, combining hilarious comic book action with mind-blowing science facts.Join Professor Albert Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore atoms, molecules, and reactions in this fun-filled,... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Children can join Professor Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, and discover the unexpected, strange and incredible potential of chemistry. How to Make a Diamond uses exciting storytelling and hilarious comic book illustrations to break down key scientific concepts in an accessible and memorable way.

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Young readers can take a wild ride through the surprising world of chemistry with this innovative, full-colour book, combining hilarious comic book action with mind-blowing science facts.

Join Professor Albert Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore atoms, molecules, and reactions in this fun-filled, graphic novel. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. With the help of his rodent assistant, Scooter, he will introduce readers to key scientific concepts using hilarious and memorable explanations.

β€’ Did you know that table salt is made of two poisons?
β€’ That the average cloud weighs 500 tons?
β€’ Or that Mars is red because it's rusty?

Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets Albert Einstein. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series follows Professor Katzenstein and his rodent assistant, Scooter, as they explore the incredible world of science, the animal kingdom and beyond. Combining fun facts and hilarious comic book storytelling, this series creates a entertaining and approachable way to absorb educational topics outside of the classroom.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398833647

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcturus

Illustration: Paperback

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by n/a Richard Watson
  • Illustrated by n/a Richard Watson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 382g

Pages: 128

About the Author

William Potter is a talented and versatile author of children's and adult non-fiction and comic books. His comic book oeuvre includes well-known properties such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Sonic the Comic. He has also successfully kickstarted the creator-owned comic Geezer in collaboration with Philip Bond. This fictional story of a Britpop band is based on William's experiences as the bassist of real-life indie band CUD. He lives in Haslemere, UK.

Richard Watson studied illustration at Lincoln University School of Art and Design and achieved a first class BA honours degree upon graduating. He uses a range of techniques to produce his artwork, mixing traditional drawing and painting with collage and mixed media.

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