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 quirks of science with 500 fantastic facts presented in a highly visual style. Packed full of fascinating information and incredible infographics, this book covers topics from the human body to the furthest reaches of outer space.

Perfect for readers aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Q&A brings together vibrantly illustrated hardback reference guides, to science and nature topics. These are written in an engaging question and answer format and accompanied by eye-catching visuals by Jake McDonald.

About the Author

Dan Green is a London-based writer with an amazing ability for science communication. Several of his books have been shortlisted for The Royal Society's Young People's Book Prize, and have been awarded the National Science Teachers' Association Outstanding Science Trade Book. Dan also writes the characters for the Basher Science series, which has sold more than three million copies worldwide.

Jake McDonald graduated from Brighton University in illustration and now specialises in digital illustration for kids. His work can be found across the globe, on the shelves of shops in Asia, Europe, and the USA. Taking a playful approach to illustration, Jake is inspired by all things storytelling, from board games to Studio Ghibli. His work includes unicorns, monsters, and mermaids, as well as educational illustrations of everything from dinosaurs to rocket ships.

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