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Disgusting and Dreadful, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, Interest age: from c 9 years, Prose: non-fiction, Science & technology: general interest (Children's
Quirky, colourful guides to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of science
A quirky, colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of sound and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.
Learn all about the most disgusting and dreadful aspects of sound. From farting whoopee cushions to glass-smashing opera singers and music-loving pigs, this book is full of yucky, painful and fascinating facts.
It is part of the Disgusting and Dreadful Science series, which features a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. It feature child-friendly text and amazing photographs and diagrams. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer Wow! fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles.
Anna Claybourne
Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.
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