How to Surf a Volcano and Other Incredible Ideas About Earth Science

Published by Arcturus
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
LIST PRICE $9.99

About The Book

Get ready for a wild ride through PLANET EARTH! This innovative series fuses HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING FACTS to explain some of the biggest ideas in science! Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore mountain ranges, cloud formations, and crystal structures in this fun-filled, full-color book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure. • Did you know that around 75% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean? • Scientists are able to track the movement of tectonic plates using GPS? • The word "ozone" means "smelly" in Greek because the gas has a strong pong? Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets David Attenburough . It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series follows Professor Katzenstein and his rodent assistant, Scooter, as they explore the incredible world of science, the animal kingdom and beyond. Combining fun facts and hilarious comic book storytelling, this series creates a entertaining and approachable way to absorb educational topics outside of the classroom.

About The Author

William Potter is a prolific author of children's non-fiction. He has also written and edited a wide range of well-known comics and magazines, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sonic the Comic, Marvel Fact Files, Marvel Chess Specials and DC Chess Collection. His science comic book How to Walk on the Moon and Other Incredible Ideas About Physics (Arcturus) is shortlisted for the SLA Information Book Award 2025. Aditi Kakade Beaufrand was born in India into a family of artists. She chose illustration as her profession after graduating from Rubika Supinfocom in 2017. Aditi has worked on a variety of advertisements, magazine illustrations, and children's books. Her style combines simple shapes, cultural designs, patterns, and bold colors. She is based in her home studio in Montpellier, France.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Arcturus (November 4, 2025)
  • Length: 128 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781398856462
  • Ages: 7 - 11

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