The Big Book of Useless Knowledge - 250 of the Coolest, Weirdest, and Most Unbelievable Facts You Won’t Be Taught in School

An illustrated compendium of mind-bogglingly random facts you won't be taught in school.

About the author

Written by experts from around the globe including paleontologist Yara Haridy, geologist Lucia Perez-Diaz, astrophysicist Sophie Allan, biologist Brittney G. Borowiec, chemist Victoria Atkinson, and archaeologist Anna Goldfield.

Hannah Li is an award-winning 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.

Alexander Mostov is a Seattle-based illustrator who makes playful, inclusive illustrations for everything from picture books to apps. His books include The Secret Life of Spies and Nicola Tesla: Little People, Big Dreams.

Liz Kay is a British illustrator whose books include The History of Everywhere and My Met Sticker Collection.

Summary

An illustrated compendium of mind-bogglingly random facts you won't be taught in school.

Product details

• Authors: Neon Squid
• Publisher: Pan macmillan Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2024
• EAN: 9781838993634
• ISBN: 978-1-83899-363-4
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 223 mm x 263 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 1083 g
• Series: Useless Knowledge
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > General, reference works; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Humor / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Encyclopedias, Interest age: from c 8 years, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour and jokes, Encyclopaedias (Children's / Teenage)