In the Great Australian Facts & Firsts series Dr Karl gives us quirky, factual details about nature, science and people. Dr Karl rampages on, doing what he does best writing about scientific discovery and endeavours from an expert point of view. the ability to popularise science and clarify scientific jargon is what gives this author best-selling status. And he doesn't just let us in on the facts behind the success stories he sometimes lets us in on the disasters. these books are wonderful for children : they contain great stories and give invaluable information to use in school!