
How to Surf a Volcano and Other Incredible Ideas About Earth Science
9781398856462
128 pages
Arcturus Publishing Limited
Overview
Get ready for a wild ride through PLANET EARTH! This innovative series fuses HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING FACTS to explain some of the biggest ideas in science!
Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore mountain ranges, cloud formations, and crystal structures in this fun-filled, full-color book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure.
• Did you know that around 75% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean?
• Scientists are able to track the movement of tectonic plates using GPS?
• The word "ozone" means "smelly" in Greek because the gas has a strong pong?
Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets David Attenburough . It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series follows Professor Katzenstein and his rodent assistant, Scooter, as they explore the incredible world of science, the animal kingdom and beyond. Combining fun facts and hilarious comic book storytelling, this series creates a entertaining and approachable way to absorb educational topics outside of the classroom.
Author Bio
William Potter is a talented and versatile author of children's and adult non-fiction and comic books. His comic book oeuvre includes well-known properties such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Sonic the Comic. He has also successfully kickstarted the creator-owned comic Geezer in collaboration with Philip Bond. He lives in Haslemere, UK.
Richard Watson studied illustration at Lincoln University School of Art and Design and achieved a first class BA honours degree upon graduating. He uses a range of techniques to produce his artwork, mixing traditional drawing and painting with collage and mixed media.