Guy Campbell, Paul Moran

Are Coconuts More Dangerous Than Sharks?

Mind-Blowing Myths, Muddles and Misconceptions

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Imprint: Buster Books

Publication date: 04/04/2019

ISBN: 9781780555119

Age: 9-11 years

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Buster Reference

Binding: Paperback

Size: 230 x 180 mm

Extent: 128 pages

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

A captivating collection of misunderstandings, mistakes and misconceptions, Are Coconuts More Dangerous Than Sharks? reveals the reality behind myths that have been mixed up with truth over the years.

If you really thought that Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain, or that camels store water in their humps, this book will bring you back down to Earth with a bump.

Filled with fiendishly fact-busting entries that expel myths, explode muddles and eliminate misconceptions, so children can delight in being right.

Part of the fascinating new series ‘Buster’s Actually-Factually Books’, a collection that reveals the reality behind just a few of the myths that have been mixed up with truth over the years.

Sales points:

  • The first book in the fascinating new series ‘Buster’s Actually-Factually Books’ reveals the reality behind just a few of the myths that have been mixed up with truth over the years

  • Examples include: 'One dog year is seven human years', 'Water goes down the plughole the other way in Australia', 'Carrots help you see in the dark', and 'Christopher Columbus discovered America'

  • Full of fantastic facts to wow teachers, friends and family, this is the perfect book for kids who want to know more

  • Quirky full colour illustrations from Paul Moran, illustrator of the bestselling Where's the Unicorn?

About the Author:

Guy Campbell

Guy Campbell has been a writer and graphic designer since 1986. He started the Creative and Graphics company Moran Campbell da Vinci in 1990 producing corporate ID, advertising (newspapers, magazines, point of sale, posters) and packaging (specialising in toys) for, among other clients, Harrods and Hamleys. Writing credits has included over 40 books for children, a monthly comic for children, hundreds of cartoon strips for newspapers and magazines worldwide, puzzles for books, newspapers and magazines, comedy sketches for TV and a short comic play for BBC radio 5.

About the Author:

Paul Moran

Paul Moran is a UK-based illustrator who has many years of experience in producing artwork for books, magazines and toys using both digital and traditional techniques. He is the illustrator of the Sunday Times Bestseller Where's the Unicorn?, along with other highly successful Michael O'Mara titles such as Where's the Meerkat?, Where's the Zombie? and Where's the Llama?.

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