September 2015, Dino Books, around 160 pages each, Paperback, Review copy
Content: lots of facts and humour
Nayus thoughts on the series
This is a series of jam-packed fact
books, presented in a fun, dinosaur theme which made it an engaging
read. I wasn't over-loaded with information either, I could dip in
and out as I wished. The illustrations added to the humour, which
makes readers more like to remember the information. Each book has an
introduction about the topic area that's covered, which has lots of
questions asked and answered in the main part of the book. It will
suit many readers who are always asking Why? and How? about the world
they live in.
Summary from Dino Books for:
DID YOU KNOW THAT...Humans have sent jellyfish into space, or that there
is a planet made of ice that's on fire? DO YOU WANT TO KNOW ...Why
space smells like raspberries? AMAZE YOUR FRIENDS ...With planets made
from diamonds, stars that could destroy our solar system and how long
humans could survive in space!
Nayu's thoughts on How
Do Astronauts Wee in Space?
I'll
let
the book answer the title! Considering we've just had our first English
astronaut go to space this is a highly relevant book.
DID YOU KNOW THAT...The Russians believe in the Leshi, a dangerous
creature who tickles its victims to death, or that St George was
actually a Roman solider? DO YOU WANT TO KNOW ...Which mythical
creature sneaks into Japanese bathrooms to lick them clean? AMAZE YOUR
FRIENDS ...With stories of mischievous gods, unbelievable beasts and the
gullible people who believed in them!
Nayu's thoughts on How
Many Greeks Fit Inside A Trojan Horse?
As many as you like! Joking ^o^ It's a
novel way of learning about myths
from around the world, filled with facts and humour to fuel enquiring
minds. Having a BA in Ancient History made me more than a little
curious to learn about areas I researched during my degree. It's
wonderful to have them presented in an exciting way with pictures and
humour to get the facts across. Definitely didn't have anything like it
in the university library!
DID YOU KNOW THAT...The stegosaurus had a brain the size of a walnut, or
that there used to be scorpions that grew to over two metres in length?
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW...Which prehistoric animals dinosaurs used to be
afraid of? AMAZE YOUR FRIENDS ...By telling them about feathered
dinosaurs, giant millipedes and flying giraffes!
Nayu's thoughts on Do
Dinosaurs Make Good Pets?
Filled with heaps of dino facts, much needed if someone wants them
as a pet (not possible, sadly). My cat will be very pleased to hear the answer regarding seeing dinosaurs in pet stores - it won't happen any time soon!
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