Explodapedia is an exploded encyclopedia - everything you need to
know, one book at a time!
It's a fresh approach to non-fiction, taking key scientific
subjects and presenting them in a way that's hugely entertaining
and readable, whilst still presenting reliable, serious, in-depth
information that will help readers gain a true and lasting
understanding of these crucial topics.
Evolution, in an approachable, compelling way, celebrates the
ground-breaking work of Charles Darwin and the myriad other
thinkers who inspired his work, and those who have developed his
discoveries into today's cutting-edge science.
Dr Ben Martynoga is a neuroscientist and science writer. After more
than a decade at the forefront of brain research, he swapped his
white coat for a pen. He has written on everything from the history
of biology through to the latest technological innovations,
running, stress and creativity. His work appears in the Guardian,
New Statesman, the i newspaper, Financial Times and beyond.
Moose Allain used to work in London as an architect specialising in
urban regeneration, and contributed to the UK's successful Olympic
bid. Since becoming an artist and cartoonist, he has created
animations for the BBC, illustrated the Pointless quiz show book
and had cartoons published in Private Eye and The Literary Review.
He illustrated Ignore it all and hope it goes away: poems for
modern life, a collection by Nic Aubury.
Elegantly balanced between soaring possibility and informative
realism
*The Guardian, praise for Explodapedia*
Accessible, entertaining and focused on the history of science, as
well as cutting-edge discoveries
*New Scientist, Brilliant reads for young minds*
Easy to read for anyone curious about science
*Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel Prize winning scientist*
A totally fascinating book, brimming with amazing scientific
knowledge and fab illustrations. I had no idea cells were so
interesting (or funny)!
*Greg Jenner, praise for The Cell*
The perfect balance between charm, quirkiness and wonder
*Siddhartha Mukherjee, Pulitzer Prize Winner*
Winner (Secondary Category)
*Association for Science Education Books of the Year Awards 2023
(Explodapedia: The Gene)*
[These books] should lead their readers willingly to the wonders of
the biological world
*Professor Richard Fortey*
Accessible and funny [...] a clever way to introduce young readers
to some very complicated ideas that underpin the basis of our
understanding of all life today
*Professor Venki Ramakrishnan (President of the Royal Society)*
I am a huge fan of the potential of narrative nonfiction, supported
by solid science to inspire children's engagement and understanding
of the natural world. The scientific detail and narrative approach
of Explodapedia is an exciting new series in this field.
*Catherine Barr*
Fascinating . . . I can't think of a more interesting or relevant
book for our times
*LoveReading, praise for The Virus*
A riveting read for young readers and adults alike
*The Letter Press Project, praise for The Virus*
Mixing hard scientific fact, stories and humour
*British Journal of General Practice, praise for The Virus*
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