Strange Science: How do Plants Eat Animals? The Strange Science of Living Things - Anna Claybourne
Anna Claybourne
- Pages · 48 pages
- Publication Date · 28/05/2026
- Genre · Interest age: from c 7 years
Discover the most weird, wonderful and wacky aspects of living things with fun comic strips. This planet is full of all sorts of strange living things - from predatory plants and dazzling bird dancers to sneaky shape-shifters and animal astronauts! Find out who can disguise itself as a poop to survive, which creature will squirt you with slime, which trees can 'talk' and who might be living in your nose. Join Professor Splat on his science adventures to learn all about the strangest living things in our world! Strange Science covers an array of amusing and enticing science subjects through fun comic strip stories, supported by further explanation spreads to consolidate the learning. A useful glossary and fun quiz are also included. Perfect for readers aged 7+ and all curious minds.
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