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Packed with fantastic facts, figures and stories about the world we live in and the galaxies beyond, this single volume contains 288 colour pages of pure Comic Strip genius. Learn about everything - from the smallest amoeba to the secrets of the furthest corners of the known Universe, and the myths that shaped the way we see the world. This Big Fat Book is an irresistibly humorous and accessible source of knowledge (with pictures) for the whole family to enjoy.

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Praise for The Comic Strip History of the World: `This book is undoubtedly the most original book about history you will ever read . . . A truly entertaining way to discover what gruesome deeds our ancestors got up to' * Anorak Magazine * `It is all very enjoyable, and would be lapped up by anyone over eight' * Spectator * Praise for The Comic Strip History of Space: `Sally Kindberg's illustrations are great, with their bold style and gentle jokes dotted around . . . It should have a place on every child's bookshelf' * The Bookbag * `This book is certain to be a hit! . . . an accurate, fascinating, quirky insight into the mysteries of space. Information is accessible summarising key theories and events with intelligently written text and great comic-strip illustration. It is eye-catching, unusual and hilarious' * School Librarian * Praise for The Comic Strip Big Fat Book of Knowledge: This book is absolutely crammed full of fascinating facts, interesting trivia and stories about the world we live in. Even if you find history boring, you will love this book! * Primary Times *

Praise for The Comic Strip History of the World: 'This book is undoubtedly the most original book about history you will ever read ... A truly entertaining way to discover what gruesome deeds our ancestors got up to' Anorak Magazine 'It is all very enjoyable, and would be lapped up by anyone over eight' Spectator Praise for The Comic Strip History of Space: 'Sally Kindberg's illustrations are great, with their bold style and gentle jokes dotted around ... It should have a place on every child's bookshelf' The Bookbag 'This book is certain to be a hit! ... an accurate, fascinating, quirky insight into the mysteries of space. Information is accessible summarising key theories and events with intelligently written text and great comic-strip illustration. It is eye-catching, unusual and hilarious' School Librarian

Praise for The Comic Strip History of the World: 'This book is undoubtedly the most original book about history you will ever read ... A truly entertaining way to discover what gruesome deeds our ancestors got up to' Anorak Magazine 'It is all very enjoyable, and would be lapped up by anyone over eight' Spectator Praise for The Comic Strip History of Space: 'Sally Kindberg's illustrations are great, with their bold style and gentle jokes dotted around ... It should have a place on every child's bookshelf' The Bookbag 'This book is certain to be a hit! ... an accurate, fascinating, quirky insight into the mysteries of space. Information is accessible summarising key theories and events with intelligently written text and great comic-strip illustration. It is eye-catching, unusual and hilarious' School Librarian Praise for The Comic Strip Big Fat Book of Knowledge: This book is absolutely crammed full of fascinating facts, interesting trivia and stories about the world we live in. Even if you find history boring, you will love this book! Primary Times

Praise for The Comic Strip History of the World: 'This book is undoubtedly the most original book about history you will ever read ... A truly entertaining way to discover what gruesome deeds our ancestors got up to' Anorak Magazine 'It is all very enjoyable, and would be lapped up by anyone over eight' Spectator Praise for The Comic Strip History of Space: 'Sally Kindberg's illustrations are great, with their bold style and gentle jokes dotted around ... It should have a place on every child's bookshelf' The Bookbag 'This book is certain to be a hit! ... an accurate, fascinating, quirky insight into the mysteries of space. Information is accessible summarising key theories and events with intelligently written text and great comic-strip illustration. It is eye-catching, unusual and hilarious' School Librarian

Praise for The Comic Strip History of the World: ‘This book is undoubtedly the most original book about history you will ever read . . . A truly entertaining way to discover what gruesome deeds our ancestors got up to' * Anorak Magazine * ‘It is all very enjoyable, and would be lapped up by anyone over eight' * Spectator * Praise for The Comic Strip History of Space: ‘Sally Kindberg's illustrations are great, with their bold style and gentle jokes dotted around . . . It should have a place on every child's bookshelf' * The Bookbag * ‘This book is certain to be a hit! . . . an accurate, fascinating, quirky insight into the mysteries of space. Information is accessible summarising key theories and events with intelligently written text and great comic-strip illustration. It is eye-catching, unusual and hilarious' * School Librarian * Praise for The Comic Strip Big Fat Book of Knowledge: This book is absolutely crammed full of fascinating facts, interesting trivia and stories about the world we live in. Even if you find history boring, you will love this book! * Primary Times *

Author Information

Tracey Turner is a former editor and author of many non-fiction books for children, including Hodder's Disgusting Dictionary and titles for the Dead Famous series and 101 Things You Need To Know. Tracey lives in Bath. Sally Kindberg is an illustrator and writer. She once went to Elf School in Iceland, has written a book about hair and sailed on a Tall Ship to Lisbon. She has one daughter, Emerald, and lives in London with 67 robots. www.sallykindberg.co.uk

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