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What If... Every Volcano Erupted at Once?

And Other Amazing Earth Questions
Series: What If?
Brief Description
Answers to 33 crazy and laugh-out-loud questions about the Earth from science author Emma Young. What if the Earth's core was made of polystyrene? Or every tree vanished overnight? Or clouds were made from candy floss? Find out the answers to these questions and many more... Read More
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Description

Answers to 33 crazy and laugh-out-loud questions about the Earth from science author Emma Young.

What if the Earth's core was made of polystyrene? Or every tree vanished overnight? Or clouds were made from candy floss? Find out the answers to these questions and many more with science author Emma Young!

Prepare to learn all about the Earth from rocks to rivers and clouds to climate. However, this isn't another dry textbook. You'll be drawn into each topic with one of 33 amusing questions that are guaranteed to make you think about our planet in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humour and plenty of science facts that you'll be racing to share with your friends and family.

The pages are filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustration, which makes this Earth book unlike any you've read before.

Even reluctant readers will find this book irresistible to dip into to find out the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and surprising questions, making this a perfect gift for any child.

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9780241733349

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Super Freak

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 72

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    Answers to 33 crazy and laugh-out-loud questions about the Earth from science author Emma Young. What if the Earth's core was made of polystyrene? Or every tree vanished overnight? Or clouds were made from candy floss? Find out the answers...
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About the Author

Emma Young is a science journalist and author, who has written for the Guardian, the Sydney Morning Herald, and New Scientist. She has also written popular science books for both adults and children, including an adaptation of Bill Bryson's The Body for children - A Really Short Journey Through the Body. Super Freak, aka Dan Whitehouse, is a Birmingham based illustrator who draws you into his world of cartoon characters and positive vibes with humour and a primary colour palette to dazzle your senses. He takes inspiration from Pop Art and Mid Century comics, combining a crew of cheeky characters and graffiti-inspired compositions with bright bold colours to create work full of energy and optimism.

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