How to make a diamond and other incredible ideas about chemistry
Potter, William2025
Book
Total copies: 4
Join Professor Katzenstein on his mission to explore the world of chemistry. Join Professor Albert Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore atoms, molecules, and reactions in this fun-filled, graphic novel. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. With the help of his rodent assistant, Scooter, he will introduce readers to key scientific concepts using hilarious and memorable explanations.
Did you know that table salt is made of two poisons?
That the average cloud weighs 500 tons?
Or that Mars is red because it's rusty?
Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets Albert Einstein. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series follows Professor Katzenstein and his rodent assistant, Scooter, as they explore the incredible world of science, the animal kingdom and beyond. Combining fun facts and hilarious comic book storytelling, this series creates a entertaining and approachable way to absorb educational topics outside of the classroom.
Main title:
How to make a diamond and other incredible ideas about chemistry / William Potter ; illustrated by Richard Watson.
Author:
Potter, William, authorWatson, Richard, illustrator
Edition:
Original.
Imprint:
Berkshire : Arcturus, 2025.
Collation:
128 p. : Some colour illus ; 248 x 180 mm. 400 gm.
Series:
Professor Kat's awesome facts
Audience:
Young People.Reading grade level: 7-9.Interest age level: 7-11.Interest grade level: KS2.
Contents:
Clever chemistryWhat is chemistry for?Chapter 1 : It's elementaryChapter 2 : What's the matter?Chapter 3 : Getting a reactionChapter 4 : The acid testChapter 5 : Chemical worldIndex.
Biography/History:
William Potter is a talented and versatile author of children's and adult non-fiction and comic books. His comic book oeuvre includes well-known properties such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Sonic the Comic. He has also successfully kickstarted the creator-owned comic Geezer in collaboration with Philip Bond. This fictional story of a Britpop band is based on William's experiences as the bassist of real-life indie band CUD. He lives in Haslemere, UK.
Richard Watson studied illustration at Lincoln University School of Art and Design and achieved a first class BA honours degree upon graduating. He uses a range of techniques to produce his artwork, mixing traditional drawing and painting with collage and mixed media.
ISBN:
9781398833647 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
C540.222POT
Language:
English
Subject:
Chemistry - Comic books, strips, etc. - Juvenile literatureCartoons and comicsScienceChildren's / Teenage general interest: General knowledge & interesting factsChildren's / Teenage general interest: Cartoons & comic stripsEducational: ChemistryNon-Fiction 7+Science and TechnologyGraphic Novels and Comic Books
BRN:
851682