Why Does Popcorn Pop?

Over 1,000 Questions & Answers About Absolutely Everything

Illustrated by Jake McDonald
Published by Arcturus
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

A fun, fact-packed science Q&A book with hilarious illustrations for curious kids who love discovering how the world works.

Why is Mars red? What animal can regrow entire body parts? Which ancient creature might be the oldest living thing on Earth?

Dive into a dazzling hardback packed with over 1,000 mind-bending questions, surprising answers, and laugh-out-loud illustrations that turn even the strangest facts into unforgettable knowledge. Kids will explore the wildest corners of science, nature, space, and beyond, all brought to life in full color. It's the perfect companion for long journeys, rainy days, school projects... or any young mind hungry for answers.

Inside you'll discover:
• Over 1,000 fascinating, funny and unexpected questions
• Full-color illustrations on every page
• Bite-sized explanations that make big ideas easy to grasp
• A hardback format designed to last through countless re-reads
• Hours of fact-filled fun for budding scientists, natural world lovers, and trivia fans alike

A brilliant gift for endlessly inquisitive readers aged 8+!

About The Authors

Anne Rooney writes on science and the history of science for children and adults. Her Dinosaur Atlas was shortlisted for the Royal Young People's Book Award 2018 and won the School Library Association Information Book Award (ages 7-12), 2018. She has been a Royal Literary Fund Fellow, most recently at Newnham College, University of Cambridge. Her books have been translated into 22 languages.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Arcturus (September 1, 2026)
  • Length: 256 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781398874992
  • Ages: 8 - 12

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