This is an introduction to popular science. It explains science applications and demonstrates them using pop-ups which are actual working models - a record which plays, a microscope which focuses, a periscope, a kaleidoscope, a camera obsura, a compass and a sundial.

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Illustrated Children's Book of the Year category by the British Book Award. It was recognised by the Science Book Junior Award. It also was recognised in the Senior Information category by the Times Educational Supplement Awards.

There are 14 pages in this book. It is toy and movable. This book was published 1994 by Hachette Children's Group .

The Unknown Adventurer is still believed to be at large in the wild.