Terry Denton's Really Truly Amazing Guide to Everything
By (Author) Terry Denton
Penguin Random House Australia
Puffin
3rd November 2020
Australia
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world
Childrens / Teenage general interest: History and the past
Hardback
272
Width 160mm, Height 226mm, Spine 24mm
624g
A mini book of facts packed with maximum humour! Sure to engage anyone from the ages of 8 to 80 (and beyond), this is a funny, fascinating whistle-stop tour of the history and science of the universe, life on Earth, the ins and outs of biology, geography, geology and the weather, how life evolved and how it works, and how people use chemistry and the forces of nature to create amazing things. There's even a chapter on time! Get ready to laugh and be amazed.
Terry Denton has been creating children's books for over 30 years. He has worked with many of Australia's top authors, written much-loved picture books and junior fiction novels, won more than 40 children's choice awards and been shortlisted many times in the Children's Book Council of Australia awards. His Felix and Alexander won Picture Book of the Year in 1986. His books include The Upside-down History of Downunder with Alison Lloyd, The Worm Who Knew Karate with Jill Lever, as well as the Gasp! books and the animated TV series, and the world-famous Just! books and Treehouse series with Andy Griffiths. His work is characterised by a devious sense of humour, an adventurous and inventive drawing style and an informed flair for what interests and amuses kids.