Evil Beetle Versus Science

The Alarm Call: A Science Comic Book About Sound

Paul Mason, Scott Garrett

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Wayland
12 December 2024

Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA); Humour & jokes (Children's&YA)

Series: Evil Beetle Versus Science

A humorous science comic-book story that explains key concepts about sound. Loveable anti-heroine Evil Beetle thinks she can get rid of annoying intruders to her garden by summoning an insect army using different sounds. But Evil Beetle has a lot to learn about how sounds work and the different ways insects make them! The hilarious story is full of facts about sound and is perfect for children aged 6 plus who love comic books. For children progressing through book bands, it is suitable for children reading at Book Band 11: Lime.

Evil Beetle Vs Science is a series of books about a hapless

anti-heroine and her loyal band of minibeast sidekicks. Evil Beetle's

plots keep going wrong because she doesn't understand science! Luckily

her friend Smart Snail is on hand to explain, and readers will learn key

science concepts while enjoying Evil Beetle's attempts to keep her

garden free from intruders.

Titles in the series: The

Shadow of Doom (Light); The Itching Powder Plot (Plants); The Alarm Call

(Sound); The Electric Attack (Electricity); The Garden Force Attack

(Forces); Building the Secret Headquarters (Materials).

By: Paul Mason
Illustrated by: Scott Garrett
Imprint: Wayland
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 272mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781526325655
ISBN 10: 1526325659
Series: Evil Beetle Versus Science
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 12 December 2024
Recommended Age: From 6 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Mason (Author) Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy. Scott Garrett (Illustrator) Scott Garrett, freelance illustrator living in the UK, has worked for clients nationally and internationally, including Vodafone, Nestle, VW, GQ, The Guardian, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Business Week, Klutz Books, Faber & Faber and Random House.