Attractively produced, this is a neat pocket book stuffed full of extraordinary facts about all kinds of unusual things. Set against a background of strong photographic images, the sections in this book cover many things including Weird Encounters, Weird Behaviour and Weird Science. An index helps readers find their way to the details of the specific topics they want to delve into.
Lovereading comment:
Whitaker’s World of Weird is an irresistible, interactive guide to the world’s weirdest phenomena, facts and figures. Every spread reveals a new surprise, including weird things to make and do, from divination to levitating your arms. The text is arranged in short, punchy sections and quirky design features add an extra layer of intrigue.
An irresistible, interactive guide to the world'sweirdest phenomena, facts and figures. Every spread reveals a newsurprise, including weird things to make and do. Text is arranged inshort, punchy sections and quirky design features add an extralayer of intrigue.
Tracey Turner has written more than 50 books for children. As well as the Hard Nuts series, she has written the Comic Strip History of the World and other Comic Strip titles, and the Lost series of choose-your-own adventure books. Tracey lives in Bath.