Science Of... Series

This fascinating guide to the weird and wonderful world of the weather combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From thunderstorms to drought, it is an eye-opening introduction to the way weather works and the changing nature of the global climate.

Each spread has multiple entry points, including an introductory paragraph, illustrations and side panels such as Fascinating Facts, Helpful Hint, Can You Believe It?, and Disgusting Data, which provide additional information and handy advice.

The Science Of Prehistoric Giants

by Ian Graham

Published 1 October 2017

Over millions of years, during the Age of Dinosaurs, bigger and bigger species evolved. The plant-eaters, or herbivores, were the biggest by far. They were the largest creatures that have ever lived on land. This gruesome guide explores the lives of these gigantic creatures, exploring their diet, physical characteristics, and how they could defend themselves against predators. Packed with fact-filled, easy-to-read text, quirky illustrations and side panels providing more icky information.

The Science of Flight

by Ian Graham

Published 1 January 2019

This fascinating guide to how humans mastered the power of flight combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From hot air balloons and the Wright brothers to today's super-fast jets, it is an eye-opening introduction to the mechanics and marvels of flight.

Each spread has multiple entry points, including an introductory paragraph, illustrations and side panels such as Fascinating Fact, Can You Believe It?, and Try It Yourself, which provide additional information and handy advice.

The Science of Bridges & Tunnels

by Ian Graham

Published 1 January 2019

This fascinating guide to the design and construction of bridges and tunnels through the ages combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From a discussion of the four basic types of bridge to the vast undersea tunnels of the 20th and 21st centuries, it is an eye-opening introduction to the mechanics and marvels of bridges and tunnels.

Each spread has multiple entry points, including an introductory paragraph, illustrations and side panels such as Fascinating Fact, Can You Believe It?, and Try It Yourself, which provide additional information and handy advice.

The Science Of Scabs & Pus

by Ian Graham

Published 1 August 2017

This gruesome guide to blood uses fact-packed, easy-to-read text and humorous illustrations to explore the structure, uses, and lifecycle of blood, covering everything from why we grow scabs over cuts to why people donate blood at hospitals. Each spread has multiple entry points, including an introductory paragraph, illustrations and side panels such as Fascinating Facts, Helpful Hint, Can You Believe It?, and Disgusting Data, which provide additional information and handy advice.