A Day in the Life of Fossils, Fire and Other Fantastic Finds Amazing Discoveries That Changed the World

Name: A Day in the Life of Fossils, Fire and Other Fantastic Finds Amazing Discoveries That Changed the World
ISBN: 9781837250257

By Mike Barfield

Adjectives

colourful humorous educational engaging

Genres

Non-fiction Graphic Novels Nature

Synopsis

Embark on a vibrant, laugh-out-loud journey through history's most incredible discoveries with award-winning duo Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley. This engaging book combines graphic-style comics, secret diaries, and expansive spreads to explore treasures like Tutankhamun's tomb, the first dinosaur fossils, and the accidental invention of superglue. Organised into four sections—Science and Medicine, People and Places, The Natural World, and Oops! Accidental Inventions—it's a delightful guide to the world's most fascinating finds.

About the author

Mike Barfield is a talented writer, cartoonist, and poet who loves bringing facts and fun together. He is best known for his popular book series 'The Element in the Room' and 'A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You.' Mike enjoys making learning about science, history, and nature exciting for everyone.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2025

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