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Number Shocker

By Clive Gifford

Could your mouth really be hosting more bacteria than a toilet seat?

fact-packed · colourful · informative · thought-provoking

Genres

Non-fiction Nature

What is Number Shocker about?

Discover surprising facts about the world through numbers, pictures and bright, engaging infographics. Number Shocker explores science, technology, animals, sport, the human body, history and the environment. Find out why there may be more bacteria in your mouth than on a toilet seat, how many elements are found in a smartphone, and how little of Earth’s history humans have occupied. Packed with astonishing comparisons and curious statistics, this lively book encourages young readers to look at everyday life in a completely new way.

About the author

Clive Gifford is a British author who loves writing fascinating books about science, history, sport, and even space! He has written over 200 books, including 'Eye Benders', which won the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize. Clive enjoys making learning fun and is always curious about how things work.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2022

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