Présentation de l'éditeur
Here is the fifth title in the stunningly successful sequence that began in l996 with THE GREAT GRAMMAR BOOK. THE SUPER SCIENCE BOOK describes, with pop-up wizardry and superb illustrations, the principles of Physical Science. Atoms, molecules, elements and compounds have never been so much fun. If you want to be a scientist- LOOK closely at the worlds around you. ASK lots of questions and keep a RECORD of how things change. If you want to be a scientist READ THIS BOOK.
Revue de presse
"Crams facts and gimmicks into six informative spreads, ending with a telescopic pop-up skyscraper and a wealth of wisdom about electricity" (
The Sunday Times)
"The perfect book for budding scientists" (
Good Book Guide 2005-07-01)
"As exciting as a real laboratory" (
Your Family 2005-09-01)
"This is a very visual book . . . a great discussion book that shows that science is all around us in everyday life" (
Family Interest Magazine)
"Another incredible pop-up book, absolutely packed with information" (
Blackbird Pie 2005-11-01)
Biographie de l'auteur
Kate Petty lived in Cornwall with her husband, Mike, before tragically dying from cancer in May 2007. She was both an extraordinary writer and an extraordinary person. The author of a number of novelty and pop-up books, including the innovative The Great Grammar Book and The Wonderful World Book, Kate was also involved in creating amazing books for the Eden Project children's book list.
Jennie Maizels studied illustration at Central St Martin's School of Art and Design, and graduated in 1993. The Great Grammar Book by Kate Petty was Jennie's first children's book and has sold a quarter of a million copies. She is the illustrator of six other books in this pop-up series, including The Global Garden, The Super Science Book, The Wonderful World Book, The Magnificent Music Book, The Terrific Times Tables Book, The Perfect Pop-Up Punctuation Book, all by Kate Petty. She is also the author of Finger Food for Babies and Toddlers (Vermillion, 2003). Jennie lives in Hampshire with her husband and two children.
