Karl Kruszelnicki (text), Russell Jeffrey (illus.), Dr Karl’s Biggest Book of Science Stuff and Nonsense, Pan Macmillan, 27 Oct 2015, 291pp., $18.99 (pbk), ISBN 9781743537480
Dr Karl has produced an activity book based on four areas of scientific interest: dinosaurs, space, micro-organisms and amazing facts. There’s a big mix of activities for a range of primary school ages – colouring in to anagrams, solving mysteries to cracking codes, writing stories to taking photographs. This large format book in black and white is a volume varied enough to suit many tastes. There are answers to the puzzles at the back of the book but no further reading or research suggestions for those really interested in the topics within. Holiday fun rather than serious learning.
Reviewed by Pam Harvey