Explodapedia: The Brain
Format:Paperback
Publisher:David Fickling Books
Publishing:2nd Jan '25
£7.99
This title is due to be published on 2nd January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Explodapedia is an exploded encyclopedia - everything you need to know, one book at a time! It's a fresh approach to non-fiction, taking key scientific subjects and presenting them in a way that's hugely entertaining and readable, whilst still presenting reliable, serious, in-depth information that will help readers gain a true and lasting understanding of these crucial topics.
Every human brain is utterly unique, with 180 billion brain cells which keep us safe, curious and creative, whilst gifting us incredible powers of memory and bamboozling brilliant imaginations. Maximise your understanding of our miraculous minds!
Elegantly balanced between soaring possibility and informative realism * The Guardian, praise for Explodapedia *
Accessible, entertaining and focused on the history of science, as well as cutting-edge discoveries * New Scientist's Brilliant Reads for Young Minds, praise for Explodapedia *
Prepare to be amazed! Easy to read for anyone curious about science * Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel Prize-winning scientist, praise for Explodapedia *
A totally fascinating book, brimming with amazing scientific knowledge and fab illustrations * Greg Jenner, praise for Explodapedia *
The perfect balance between charm, quirkiness and wonder * Siddhartha Mukherjee, praise for Explodapedia *
Winner (Secondary Category) * Association for Science Education Books of the Year Awards 2023 (Explodapedia: The Gene) *
[These books] should lead their readers willingly to the wonders of the biological world * Professor Richard Fortey, praise for Explodapedia *
Accessible and funny [...] a clever way to introduce young readers to some very complicated ideas that underpin the basis of our understanding of all life today * Professor Venki Ramakrishnan, President of the Royal Society, praise for Explodapedia *
I am a huge fan of the potential of narrative non-fiction, supported by solid science to inspire children's engagement and understanding of the natural world. The scientific detail and narrative approach of Explodapedia is an exciting new series in this field * Catherine Barr, praise for Explodapedia *
Fascinating . . . I can't think of a more interesting or relevant book for our times * LoveReading, praise for Explodapedia *
A riveting read for young readers and adults alike * The Letter Press project, praise for Explodapedia *
Mixing hard scientific fact, stories and humour * British Journal of General Practice, praise for Explodapedia *
ISBN: 9781788452748
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
160 pages