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50 facts (or maybe not) about science

By David Gaboriau

Could a crocodile’s tongue, bacteria-filled poo and a black hole all be true?

amusing informative surprising interactive

Genres

Non-fiction Humour

What is 50 facts (or maybe not) about science about?

Can you tell fact from fiction? Explore 50 surprising statements about science and decide which are completely true and which have been made up. Discover whether crocodiles can stick out their tongues, if poo is mostly bacteria and whether scientists have really created a black hole. With lively illustrations, fascinating explanations and plenty of astonishing discoveries, this playful book encourages curious readers to question what they hear and learn how science helps us separate the unbelievable from the true.

Pages

104 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2026

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