Cover subtitle: An A-Z of random, peculiar and fascinating facts. At head of cover: Science Museum. "A revival of [Hunkin's] classic cartoons ... that first appeared in the Sunday Observer newspaper in the 1970s"--Back cover. Includes index.
Summary:
Think of a question - any question - and you'll probably find the answer here. From aspirin to evolution, dragons to jet engines, and quartz to X-rays, Hunkin's Rudiments of Wisdom will enlighten enquiring minds. Re-discovered and revived in colour, Hunkin's entertaining and off-the-wall series of cartoons from the 1970s and 80s are gathered together here in a fact-packed volume. Squeezed into each intricately drawn comic strip is a wealth of weird and wonderful information, as well as madcap tricks and practical experiments. Organised by A-Z for easy reference, this book is a fun reference for all the family. 12 yrs+ Knowledge. General encyclopaedias.
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