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Everything Under the Sun

All Around the World : A curious question for every day of the year

(Author) Molly Oldfield
Format: Hardcover
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How were rollerskates invented? How do boats float? Do snails go upside down? Where is the happiest place in the world? Discover the answers to all these curious questions - and many more! - asked children from all around the globe. Ponder about why we daydream with author and illustrator Lauren Child. Find out if people can mind read with magician Derren Brown. Learn about everything from wormholes in spacetime to how frogs jump with expert scientists. Illustrated by talented, international artists: Folasade Adeshida, Neil Badenhorst, Belinda Chen, Sophie Escavy Lim, Marta Antelo, Fernando Martin, Juliana Eigner, Andrés Landazabal, Henry Rancourt, Francesca Tiley, Daniel Gray-Barnett, Meg Rennie

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Publisher:
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780241619124
Publish year:
2025
Publish date:
Sept. 11, 2025

Molly Oldfield

Molly Oldfield is a British writer and researcher known for her unique approach to storytelling and her ability to uncover fascinating facts and stories from history. She is best known for her work as a researcher on the popular BBC television series QI and as the author of the "Secret Museum" series, which delves into the hidden stories behind museum objects. Oldfield's writing style is engaging and informative, making her books accessible to readers of all ages. Her contributions to literature include shedding light on lesser-known historical events and figures, bringing them to the forefront of popular culture. Her most famous work, "The Secret Museum: Some Treasures Are Too Precious to Display," has been praised for its innovative storytelling and captivating content. Oldfield's impact on the literary genre of historical non-fiction is significant, as she continues to inspire readers to explore the hidden stories of the past.

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