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Horrible Science Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens

Name: Horrible Science Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens
Rating: 3.83 (6 reviews)
ISBN: 9781407185422

By Nick Arnold

Part of the Horrible Science series

Oddblob discovers space is stranger—and far more dangerous—than any alien ever imagined.

humorous educational engaging informative

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Average score: 3.83

From 6 readers

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Horrible Science Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens makes astronomy feel both thrilling and wonderfully disgusting, mixing lively explanations with cartoons, quizzes and Oddblob's alien adventures. It is a strong choice for curious 8–13-year-olds, especially those who enjoy facts with plenty of humour.

Genres

Humour Non-fiction

What is Horrible Science Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens about?

Embark on an interstellar adventure with Oddblob the alien in 'Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens'. Discover the moon's peculiar scent, uncover the dark secrets of astronomers, and learn why space can make your guts explode. Zoom around planets, witness galaxies devouring each other, and see if you can spot a little green man along the way. Packed with fantastic fact files, quirky quizzes, and crazy cartoons, this book will catapult you over the moon!

About the author

Nick Arnold is a brilliant British author best known for writing the Horrible Science books. He loves making science exciting and fun, with lots of fascinating facts and silly jokes. When he’s not writing, Nick enjoys exploring the world around him and discovering weird and wonderful things to share with his readers.

Discussion ideas around Horrible Science Space, Stars and Slimy Aliens

Learning through humour: How do the silly jokes, horrible facts and cartoons change the way you think about space science?

Oddblob's view of space: What might seem strangest or most exciting about Earth if you were exploring it as Oddblob?

The dangers of space: Which danger of space would you least like to face, and what makes it more frightening than the others?

Astronomers and discovery: Why do you think people continue to study distant stars and galaxies even when space can be dangerous and difficult to understand?

Fact or fiction: How do the fictional alien adventures help you remember the real science in the book?

Pages

208 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2018

First published

2003

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