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

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

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.

Summary

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

Product details

• Authors: Neon Squid
• Publisher: Pan macmillan Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.06.2025
• EAN: 9781838993405
• ISBN: 978-1-83899-340-5
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 226 mm x 263 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 1060 g
• Series: Useless Knowledge
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Humor / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Curiosities & Wonders, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Encyclopedias, General knowledge & trivia (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 8 years, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour and jokes