
Anna Claybourne, Author
Tim Wesson, Illustrator
Series: Strange Science
Imprint: Wayland
Publication date: November 13, 2025
Category: Science: general interest
ISBN: 9781526328342
Series: Strange Science
Imprint: Wayland
Publication date: May 28, 2026
Category: Science: general interest
ISBN: 9781526328335
Discover the most weird, wonderful and wacky aspects of space with fun comic strips.
Space is a most mystifying place – why is it even called space? Find out which planet is populated by robots, what happens when an astronaut plays a saxophone, and why it all started with a big bang! Join Professor Splat on his science adventures to learn all about the strangest things in space!
Strange Science covers an array of amusing and enticing science subjects through fun comic strip stories, supported by further explanation spreads to consolidate the learning. A useful glossary and fun quiz are also included.
Perfect for readers aged 7+ and all curious minds.
Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children’s books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare’s life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.
As a young boy Tim was constantly doodling, finding any excuse to put pen to paper. Since turning his much-loved hobby into a profession, Tim has achieved success illustrating and authoring children books and working on commissions for clients, such as Habitat, Paperchase and the BBC. With influences ranging from Dr. Seuss, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tim’s vibrant illustrations are full of humour and a sense of mischief, and you can always count on him to inject plenty of personality.