A Compendium of Curious Contraptions
Anna Goldfield, Neon Squid
Illustrated by Paula Zamudio
Ages 8 to 10
Hardback
18 September 2025Imprint: Neon Squid
Synopsis
An illustrated guide to some of the most bizarre objects from history by archaeologist Anna Goldfield, including a guessing game for kids to play!
Each page contains a mystery item from the past, with a set of clues as to what it was used for. Readers can take a guess before unfolding a giant flap to reveal the answer. Without giving...
Details
18 September 202564 pages
9781916745032Imprint: Neon Squid
Reviews
"Young readers can practise being archaeologists with this collection of enigmatic objects from history... Once they’ve made their guess, readers can lift a flap to find the answer, such as an ancient Roman oil lamp or an ancient Chinese earthquake detector. This interactive nonfiction offering turns STEM into high-interest detective work."Booklist
