Glenn Murphy Books

Why is snot green? Do rabbits fart? What causes earthquakes? Do birds kiss? What is colour blindness? Why do we snore? Why do tigers have stripes? What makes our tummies rumble? Divided into five sections, this book contains the answers to these and many other questions which are frequently asked at the Science Museum.

All the answers you will ever need! Why is snot is green? Do rabbits fart? What causes earthquakes? Do birds kiss? What is colour blindness? Why do we snore? Why do tigers have stripes? What makes our tummies rumble? Discover the answers to these and 192 other questions frequently asked at the Science Museum in this wonderfully funny and informative book. It is divided into five sections which cover everything from The Big Bang to bodily functions and cool gadgets Us, the Universe and Everything Why Is the Planet So Angry? Its Alive! Humankind Smart Stuff, Cool gadgets. Two million people visit the Science Museum every year to see the extraordinary selection of exhibits and objects exploring the past, present and future of human invention and discovery. We are delighted to be publishing this brilliant book in association with the museum, where children of all ages can learn about science in a fresh, fun and interactive way.

Find the answers to all the questions you've ever had about sport from Glenn Murphy, the bestselling author of Why is Snot Green?

Are you ready for the future? Take a time-travelling trip to the year 2050, and the future of planet Earth. Packed with incredible information about the future of food, water, transport, energy and the environment, this book has all the good stuff and none of the boring bits!

"Why don't hammer-throwers get dizzy? Could the world's fastest swimmer catch a jet-ski? How far can a human being run or cycle before they drop? Which nutter invented the ski jump? Glenn Murphy, author of Why Is Snot Green?, answers these and other brilliant questions in this fascinating book about the science of sport. From running a marathon to beating your friends at basketball, from negotiating a snowboard slalom track to pulling a backflip on a BMX, find out everything you ever wanted to know about sports and games!"--Publisher's description

For WBD 2011 a very funny, definitely not boring flip book, featuring Glenn Murphy's fascinating questions and answers about all things yucky, and Michael Lawrence's hapless hero, Jiggy McCue, on a voyage of discovery.

How loud can you burp? Could we use animal poo to make electricity? Why is water wet, and is anything wetter than water? What's the deadliest disease in the world? What are clouds for? What's the difference between a brain and a computer? This is a wonderfully funny and informative book which helps us take a fresh look at the world (and universe) we live in, with no boring bits and an abundance of fascinating facts!A doodle-filled book of questions and answers from the author of the bestselling Why Is Snot Green?, Glenn Murphy

How loud can you burp? Could we use animal poo in power stations to make electricity? Why is water wet, and is anything wetter than water? Whatâs the deadliest disease in the world? What are clouds for?