How to Make a Diamond and Other Incredible Ideas About Chemistry
By (Author) William Potter
Illustrated by n/a Richard Watson
Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Arcturus
11th March 2025
1st February 2025
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Cartoons and comic strips
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Science: the Elements, crystals, chemistry
Paperback
128
Width 180mm, Height 248mm, Spine 8mm
382g
Young readers can take a wild ride through the surprising world of chemistry with this innovative, full-colour book, combining hilarious comic book action with mind-blowing science facts.
Join Professor Albert Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore atoms, molecules, and reactions in this fun-filled, graphic novel. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. With the help of his rodent assistant, Scooter, he will introduce readers to key scientific concepts using hilarious and memorable explanations.
Did you know that table salt is made of two poisons
That the average cloud weighs 500 tons
Or that Mars is red because it's rusty
Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets Albert Einstein. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series follows Professor Katzenstein and his rodent assistant, Scooter, as they explore the incredible world of science, the animal kingdom and beyond. Combining fun facts and hilarious comic book storytelling, this series creates a entertaining and approachable way to absorb educational topics outside of the classroom.
William Potter is a talented and versatile author of children's and adult non-fiction and comic books. His comic book oeuvre includes well-known properties such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Sonic the Comic. He has also successfully kickstarted the creator-owned comic Geezer in collaboration with Philip Bond. This fictional story of a Britpop band is based on William's experiences as the bassist of real-life indie band CUD. He lives in Haslemere, UK.
Richard Watson studied illustration at Lincoln University School of Art and Design and achieved a first class BA honours degree upon graduating. He uses a range of techniques to produce his artwork, mixing traditional drawing and painting with collage and mixed media.