Science Factopia! - by Rose Davidson (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

An enthralling and hilarious journey through the worlds of space, animals, engineering, numbers, machines, and more in 400 connected facts!

Science FACTopia! is the sixth title in the bestselling FACTopia! series, which has sold over 100,000 copies to date. Here you'll find an ingenious trail of 400 facts about space, animals, rocks and crystals, virtual reality, the body, coding, 3D printing, engineering, plants, fungi, math, and more, where each fact is connected to the next in hilarious and unexpected ways. You'll meet a parrot called Squawkzilla, find out about the fastest muscles in the body, discover gems that can change color, and learn about black holes that "burp."

Packed with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Science FACTopia! brings STEM topics to life, with facts kids will be desperate to share with their friends and family.

Index included.

Review Quotes

Selected by the Children's Book Council (CBC) for the March 2024 Hot Off the Press list

"An impressive set of interconnected facts - Reading for Sanity

"The illustrations and photos are eye-catching and colorful. Each factoid is short; just one sentence that tantalizes your brain to learn more!" - Luminous Libro Blog

"It's an adventure of curiosity perfect for young minds eager to explore science in all its forms." - Arizona Health Living Magazine

Praise for the FACTopia! series:

"Free association rules in this gathering of hundreds of facts about science, technology, and the natural world." - Kirkus Reviews

"The colorful illustrations, pictures, and diagrams show readers things they could never have imagined otherwise." - Youth Services Book Review

"The facts are both funny and interesting." - Kids' BookBuzz

"Interesting facts propel this journey through 400 varied tidbits about animals." - Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California

"The trail of interconnected facts is a small piece of genius." - Robin Brooks, GeekDad

"This is a new favorite nonfiction series that belongs on your bookshelves!" - Imagination Soup

"We can't get enough of these books! Filled with fun facts, silly science, and great illustrations, follow the trail of facts on each page to learn a little bit about EVERYTHING!" - Big Books for Little Hands

About the Author

Britannica Group is a global education leader with over 250 years of dedication to seeking out facts and providing insight into the mysteries of the universe. Its beloved Encyclopaedia Britannica is the world's oldest English-language general encyclopedia, first published in 1768 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Britannica continues to create innovative and engaging learning experiences through books, digital content and educational tools. Over three thousand expert contributors have helped make Britannica what it is today, including former U.S. presidents, professional athletes, Nobel laureates, and Pulitzer Prize winners. Britannica's mission to inspire curiosity and the joy of learning helps build the world's future thinkers and innovators. They are based in Chicago, Illinois.