Exploding Beetles and Inflatable Fish

A World of Animal Weirdness

Exploding Beetles and Inflatable Fish
Tracey Turner, Andrew Wightman
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NZ$ 17.99
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NZ$ 13.49
Paperback
h210 x 151mm - 96pg
13 May 2021 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9780753445808
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Enter the hilarious world of Sam Quigley, the strange-fact-obsessed owner of two stick insects called Twiggy and Wiggy in Exploding Beetles and Inflatable Fish. Sam really likes interesting facts, the kind that will make you shout "Wow! I never knew that". Things like:- Woodlice don' t wee - instead a smelly gas comes wafting out of their shells - There is a fish with a stomach so stretchy it can swallow things twice as big as itself- Bombardier beetles can explode like toxic water pistols!Written by Tracey Turner, this STEM-focused book is packed with incredible facts and stats about the world' s weirdest animals. With a narrative that will have readers hooked, plus cool cartoon-style illustrations by Andrew Wightman, it' s a perfect book for fact fans, animal lovers and reluctant readers alike.
Tracey Turner has written more than seventy books, most of them for children, on subjects including inventions, the universe, famous writers, rude words and deadly perils. Many have become bestsellers. She is also an editor, and she worked on the Horrible Histories series for many years. She lives in Bath, UK, with Tom and their son, Toby. Andrew Wightman is an illustrator who combines solid draughtsmanship with a sense of fun. He studied at Liverpool Art School and the Royal College of Art. His clients include The Guardian, Penguin, DK, Walker Books and Time Out.
Status: Indicates in stock with Supplier
ISBN-13: 9780753445808
Published: 13 May 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback
Height: 210mm
Width: 151mm
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 198g
Pages: 96

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