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Evil inventions Evil inventions Nick Arnold Dare you discover the bottom-stabbing bike saddle? The head-chopping machine operated by a sheep? The terrible toilet snorkel? If you think you can stomach the sick side of science, then read on as w… OL17868038W
Space, stars and slimy aliens Space, stars and slimy aliens Nick Arnold Science with the squishy bits left in. This book is off on another planet. Are you spaced-out to discover: which astronomers killed people? why space makes the guts explode? what the moon smells like… OL17907219W
Vicious veg Vicious veg Nick Arnold How do plants suck out the insides of dead insects? Which fungi can make your toes drop off? Why do stinging nettles like skeletons? Read Vicious Veg and find out! OL17926548W
Evil inventions Evil inventions Nick Arnold You will discover why someone invented a head chopping machine operated by a sheep and who need to use a toilet snorkel! OL20865399W
The fight for flight The fight for flight Nick Arnold This book will send you sky-high. Are you in a flap to discover who put a parachute on a puppy? Why scientists fire dead birds from cannon? What happened to the world's first flying sheep? If you thi… OL20941771W
Painful Poison Painful Poison Tony De Saulles,Nick Arnold Get ready for a deadly dose of excitement with the petrifying Painful Poison. It's bubbling with killer substances that are strictly not for the nervous - and will have all kinds of evil effects on y… OL21616349W
Bulging brains Bulging brains Nick Arnold Discover how chopping your brain in half needn't be fatal, and other fascinating facts about the mass of grey matter which makes up our brain. OL21730300W
Killer energy Killer energy Nick Arnold Presents the details of why space loos spray out frozen pee and which chilling chemical can preserve pets. OL22064932W
Deadly diseases Deadly diseases Nick Arnold Explores the causes and treatment of a variety of microbial diseases, focusing on the funny, fascinating and horrible aspects. Examples include: what happened when a nurse drank diarrhoea, which scie… OL24173403W
Shocking electricity Shocking electricity Nick Arnold Which scientist gave electric shocks to his eyeballs? How can an electric eel give you a nasty shock? Why does electricity keep your heart beating? Get the awful answers in Shocking Electricity! OL24191620W
Beastly body experiments Beastly body experiments Nick Arnold 'Beastly Body Experiments' is full of blood-curdling experiments such as pop an eyeball and make a shrunken head. Each experiment has been checked to make sure they are safe and carry appropriate war… OL24250175W
The body owner's handbook The body owner's handbook Nick Arnold "This work presents science with the squishy bits left in! How does your auto-repair function work? Where's your top-of-the-range sensory equipment? What's your rear gas and waste disposal? Get the a… OL24251542W
Bulging brain experiments Bulging brain experiments Nick Arnold Featuring over 20 brain-bending experiments, this title helps you to find out how to trick your brain. OL24252399W
Diving with dolphins Diving with dolphins Nick Arnold "Animals can be cute ... and cruel! Read Seb's journal for some deep dark dolphin secrets. Meet Squeak the baby dolphin and make a splash as he dives with his friends and dodges scary sharks. Relive … OL24261324W
Microscopic monsters Microscopic monsters Nick Arnold Packed with facts about the tiny world of microbes - viruses, bacteria, amoebas, they're all here, as well as many other diminutive creepy-crawlies. OL24285917W
Ugly bugs Ugly bugs Nick Arnold Learn about the fascinating insects as they go under the magnifying glass. OL24305006W
Nasty nature Nasty nature Tony De Saulles,Nick Arnold Explores the animal world, focusing on the funny, fascinating and horrible aspects. Examples include: why vultures have bald heads and what kind of frog lives in a toilet. Suggested level: primary, i… OL24694982W
Horrible science Horrible science Nick Arnold This title is crammed full of comic strips, features and activities. It's the annual with the squishy bits left in. OL24733796W
Bloeddorstige beesten Bloeddorstige beesten Nick Arnold Op humoristische wijze wordt informatie gegeven over gevaarlijk dieren als haaien, krokodillen en slangen. Met zwart-wittekeningen. Vanaf ca. 11 jaar. OL24754924W
Angry animals Angry animals Nick Arnold Lets you discover who made false teeth for an elephant; where you can find dragons with bad breath; and, which scientist ate a poisonous snake for dinner. This book also features grizzly bears, facts… OL26184163W
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