Brain-fizzing Facts: Awesome Science Questions Answered

The book "Why Is Your Elbow Called Your Funny Bone? And Other Science Questions" by Dr. Emily Grossman answers science questions such as why an egg can bounce, how a giraffe's long neck contains the same number of bones as a human, and how much the Internet weighs. It is written in a way that is interactive and engaging, making it perfect for children who love learning about science or need an extra push in STEM subjects. The book has also been shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2020.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Why is your elbow called your funny bone?

How could you escape the grip of a crocodiles jaw?

Which animal can breathe through its bottom?

And how do these things all link together?

This brilliant book will have eyebrows raised and jaws dropping as it uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads.

Can an egg bounce?

How can a giraffes ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a humans?

How much does the Internet weigh?

Written by science superstar and STEM Ambassador Dr Emily Grossman, this book will answer all science questions you may or may not have wondered about.

Each section in the book is linked to the one before it, creating a fantastically interactive structure, where a question answered brings up new curiosities and surprises.

This is the perfect book for children who love learning about science or who need an extra nudge when it comes to STEM subjects.

After all, who wouldnt want to find out how a hippo can use its own sweat as sunscreen?!

This book has been shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2020.

Weight: 248g
Dimension: 156 x 190 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781408899175