Micro Facts 500 Fantastic Facts About Science

Did you know that a full head of human hair is strong enough to support 12 tons? Or that a single bolt of lightning contains enough energy to toast 100,000 pieces of bread? Explore the weird and wonderful way our world works with 500 fantastic facts. This illustrated book is packed full of fascinating information and incredible infographics, on topics from the human body to the furthest reaches of outer space. This handy book is the perfect guide to science for readers aged 8+.

Did you know that on Venus the Sun rises in the west and sets in the east? Or that Saturn is so light it would float on water? Or that some stars are 100 times the size of our Sun? Explore our amazing universe with 500 facts presented in a highly visual way. Packed full of jaw-dropping details, incredible infographics and brilliant illustrations, this handy book is the perfect guide to the Sun, stars and planets for readers aged 8+.

Did you know that your body makes a billion cells a minute? Or that your fingers have no muscles in them? Or that if your blood vessels were stretched out in a long line they would go twice around the earth? Discover 500 unbelievable facts about your own body in this handy book. Packed full of fascinating information, incredible diagrams and wonderful illustrations, this fact book is the perfect guide to the human body for readers aged 8+.

Did you know that traffic lights existed before the car was invented? Or that you blink less often when looking at a computer screen? Or that children's author Roald Dahl invented a life-saving medical device? Explore the weird and wonderful world of machines and technology with 500 fantastic facts presented in a highly visual style. Packed full of jaw-dropping facts and incredible graphics, from lawn mowers to space shuttles, this handy book is the perfect guide to technology for readers aged 8+.

Fantastic Science Facts looks at key topics, from electricity, space and machines to animals, plants and the human body. The numbering system acts as a benchmark, and as children read they can clearly chart their progress. Cartoons, quizzes, fun facts and projects are scattered throughout to actively encourage reading and learning.

A compilation of miscellaneous facts on a variety of topics, including sea creatures, astronomy, geography and more.

300 Fantastic Facts Science explores the fascinating scientific world. Readers aged 7+ can discover how magnets work, which great minds have helped to shape the world, and what goes on inside the human body. This brilliant book is bursting with illustrations and amazing photographs whilst the engaging text is presented in 300 numbered paragraphs. Feature panels throughout provide fun facts, cartoons, quizzes and activities.