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Izzi Howell, Author
Series: Record-Breaking
Imprint: Wayland
Publication date: August 27, 2026
Category: Science: general interest
ISBN: 9781526329721
Series: Record-Breaking
Imprint: Wayland
Publication date: February 12, 2026
Category: Science: general interest
ISBN: 9781526329714
Find out the facts behind the fastest, strongest and largest technology record breakers. and explore the science behind them.
Learn how the fastest vehicles travel at top speed, discover ground-breaking robot technology and find out
the secret technology behind powerful computers and telescopes. Children can learn facts such as: How
does the ISS stay in orbit? Who created over 11,000 inventions? Which material is 200 times stronger than steel?
Packed full of bold images and surprising information, the Record-Breaking Facts series for children aged 7 plus, dives into a range of fascinating facts and reveals the secret science behind them.
Izzi Howell is an award-winning author and editor of over fifty children’s books. She lives in East Sussex and enjoys learning languages, cooking and travelling around Europe.
Her book Cats React to Science Facts was the winner of the Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 6-8 year-olds award at The Lollies and winner of The Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize in 2020.