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Bloomsbury presents World-whizzing Facts written and read by Emily Grossman.

Never mind the kids, I’ve had an education from reading this book! ... Recommended for any budding scientists, eco-warriors or fans of weird facts' Rachel Riley, TV presenter and mathematician

‘The best way to get out of being bored is discovering something new. The great thing about this book is it whizzes you off to a world of facts you had never heard of. Result: not being bored. Result!’ Michael Rosen, Children’s poet and author

‘Every page bursting with fantastic facts you never thought you needed to know. Indispensable, planet-saving, fact-tastic fun for all the family!’ Dallas Campbell, BBC Science presenter

In this new book, TV science expert Dr Emily Grossman answers incredible and important questions about our natural world. You’ll find out silly things like why some animals do square-shaped poos and which direction a dog is likely to face while weeing, but you’ll also learn what climate change and wildlife loss are actually doing to our planet and what YOU can do to help.

Covering a diverse range of key science topics, from human biology and animals and plants to the weather and space, Dr Emily shows readers why Earth is so weird and wonderfully great. Did you know there's a planet in our solar system where it actually rains diamonds? Imagine that! If you lived there, you'd always be picking them out of your hair, your pockets and probably your pants!

Dr Emily also tackles Earth's BIGGEST problem: climate change. Through clear, sensitive explanations, you’ll find out what is actually happening to our Earth and what this means for both humans and wildlife – and what we can all do to help!

Written by TV science expert, STEM ambassador and advocate for women in science Dr Emily Grossman, this book will make your eyebrows rise, your jaw drop and your world WHIZZ! It will also give you hope about our future and how we can ALL make a difference.

‘I love this book! It's funny, accessible and quirky and has exactly the right balance of questions and information to light the flame of scientific inquiry in young minds. A must-read for all budding young scientists’ Lucy Hawking, Children’s science author

‘Since we got this book, all my kids want to talk about is diamond rain, tuna fish eyeballs and how to save the planet … thank goodness Emily has written down the answers to their insatiably curious questions in a single handy and hilarious volume’ Helen Arney, Science presenter, comedian and author

Emily Grossman's first book Brain-fizzing Facts: Awesome Science Questions Answered was shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2020.

Critics Review

The best way to get out of being bored is discovering something new. The great thing about this book is it whizzes you off to a world of facts you had never heard of. Result: not being bored. Result!

Michael Rosen, Children's poet and author

Never mind the kids, I’ve had an education from reading this book! Dr Emily explains complex science, including vital info to help protect the planet, in really easy-to-understand bites. If you want to learn something new and fun whilst entertaining the offspring, then this is the book for you! Recommended for any budding scientists, eco-warriors or fans of weird facts

Rachel Riley, TV presenter and maths expert

Emily’s book is the perfect antidote to dated school syllabuses … I wish I’d had it as a kid!

Matthew Shribman, Science presenter and Head Teacher

Since we got this book, all my kids want to talk about is diamond rain, tuna fish eyeballs and how to save the planet … thank goodness Emily has written down the answers to their insatiably curious questions in a single handy and hilarious volume

Helen Arney, Science presenter, comedian and author

Dr Emily has chosen the most amazing facts for this book. And the explanations that go with them are really clear. My kids wouldn’t let me stop reading it!

Steve Mould, Science presenter and author

I love this book! It’s funny, accessible and quirky and has exactly the right balance of questions and information to light the flame of scientific inquiry in young minds. A must-read for all budding young scientists

Lucy Hawking, Children's science author

What a pyrotechnic display of fascination this book is! … Emily has a writing style and instinct that knows exactly how to drive forward a healthy curiosity and inquisitiveness. I’m sure many future scientists will describe this book as the starting point that hooked them in

Jon Culshaw, voice actor, comedian and amateur Astronomer

This fact-full book will engage and entertain young readers. They’ll grow into better citizens – committed to ensuring that life on Earth will flourish

Lord Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal

Every page bursting with fantastic facts you never thought you needed to know. Indispensable, planet-saving, fact-tastic fun for all the family!

Dallas Campbell, BBC Science presenter

This fascinating book landed on our shelves yesterday and we are so excited about it! It really is World-whizzing! … From stinky poo facts, to learning all about buzzy bees and dinosaurs, it really has it all! … A must have for the summer holidays and absolutely perfect if you have a reluctant reader too

The Book Den, Hythe

From the very beginning, i.e. the investigation of whether dogs face a certain direction in which to wee I was sold! This is not only a question I have posed myself on many a dog walk but I know for a FACT kids are going to love this book. This is what kids want to read and so do I

Bookseller at Little English Bookworm

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