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Welcome to the Mysteryverse
A World of Unsolved Wonders
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See moreWelcome to the Mysteryverse! From the big riddles - How did life begin? How will the universe end? Is anybody out there? - to the everyday niggles - Why do cats sit in circles? Why do we yawn? Why is ice slippery? - there is so much that we still dont understand.
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Why do we dream? How come more people are right-than left-handed? Whats inside a black hole? Science is pretty amazing, but even though we know more about our universe than ever before, there still remain lots of unanswered questions that fascinate and perplex even the greatest scientific minds. These are the unknowns, the paradoxes and the things not fully explained or understood. This book is a compendium of these riveting unsolved mysteries, that still have us wondering... How? What? Why? Whisking readers through some of these holes in our scientific knowledge, the accessible and enjoyable book turns to the unanswered questions, what we do know, and some of the best current theories, as well as some of the most far out suggestions! From the personal (Why do we have fingerprints? Why do we yawn?) to the fundamental (How did life begin? Is anybody out there?) to the downright funny (Why do cats sit in circles?) Divided into chapters on People, Earth, Nature, Space and Miscellaneous Mysteries, this visually stunning compendium breaks down even the most complex topics and theories so everyone can puzzle over unanswered questions. The colourful and arresting artwork draws readers in further to ask How? What? And Why? This riveting book will capture the imagination of curious minds young and old. Maybe they can solve some of these riddles. Or maybe, some things will remain in the Mysteryverse ...
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Welcome to the Mysteryverse by Clive Gifford is described as an intriguing exploration of unanswered questions, like the nature of dreams or the mysteries of black holes. It's hailed as a treasure trove for curious young readers, with vibrant and psychedelic visuals perfect for both dipping into or reading thoroughly. Aimed at wide-eyed non-fiction fans aged seven and up, the book is seen as a delightful and informative experience.
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ISBN: 9780711280489
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 October 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Good Wives and Warriors
- Illustrated by Good Wives and Warriors
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 256.0mm
Height: 310.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Clive Gifford has travelled to more than 70 countries, climbed rocket launch towers, ridden on robots and flown gliders. He's had more than 200 books published and received nominations for or won Royal Society, School Library Association, Smithsonian and TES awards. He won the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book with Facts 2019 for his title The Colours of History (QED). Clive lives in Manchester, UK.
Becky Bolton and Louise Chappell formed the creative partnership Good Wives Warriors having studied together at Glasgow School of Art. Their experimental collaborative approach to illustration and installation has led to exhibitions on just about every continent and projects with Adidas, MTV and Comme des Garcons.
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