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How to Surf a Volcano and Other Incredible Ideas About Earth Science

Brief Description
Get ready for a wild ride through PLANET EARTH! This innovative series uses a mysterious scientific process to fuse HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING SCIENCE FACTS. It's sure to get a big reaction! Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Get ready for a wild ride through PLANET EARTH! This innovative series uses a mysterious scientific process to fuse HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING SCIENCE FACTS. It's sure to get a big reaction!

Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore mountain ranges, cloud formations, and crystal structures in this fun-filled, full-colour book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure.

β€’ Did you know that around 75% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean?
β€’ Scientists are able to track the movement of tectonic plates using GPS?
β€’ The word "ozone" means "smelly" in Greek because the gas has a strong pong?

Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that's like Dog-Man meets Steven Hawking. 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: 9781398834804

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcturus

Illustration: Paperback

Contributors:

  • 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. 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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