ISBN

9781782695318

Published

2025-11-06

Format

Hardback

Pages

32

A bold, laugh-out-loud picture book about the joy that is being human!


Why do humans invent so many cool thing?


What’s so great about walking on two legs?


And why can’t chickens play guitar?


Find the answers to these burning questions and more in John Devolle’s riotously funny new book!


Praise for the Big Science for Little Minds series:


‘The perfect picture book to introduce your young reader to the science behind the what, where and when questions they so often ask’ Mini Travellers


‘Boldly illustrated with bright colours… Perfect for children aged three and over’ The Bookseller, Editor’s Pick

‘A book to spark young children’s curiosity and interest in science’ Five Books, Best Kids’ Books of 2022

Reviews

A jumping-off point for curious minds who may already be asking challenging questions… Filled with quirky, stylish and bright illustrations that pop

Children's Books Ireland

With much to spot in the imagery and even more to ponder on in the text, Humans is a thoughtful and entertaining read

Irish Examiner

For curious minds who may already be asking challenging questions… Filled with quirky, stylish and bright illustrations that pop off the page… A joy to read

Inis Magazine

Perfectly pitched at his readership of young scientists … this is a celebration of human ingenuity, communication and collaboration, served by bold, vibrant graphics

Irish Independent

– – Praise for the BIG SCIENCE FOR LITTLE MINDS series

Did you know that we are all made of stardust? Or that the atoms inside you might once have been part of a dinosaur? A stylish and joyful introduction to physics, suitable for even the tiniest minds

on Atoms

Boldly illustrated with bright colours… Breaks down what germs are and why they can make us sick in a succinct and comprehensible way. Perfect for children aged three and over

on Germs

This picture book explains a complex subject through a simple narrative with sparse text and big, bold illustrations. A book to spark young children’s curiosity and interest in science

on Atoms

This book looks at each planet in turn and makes their properties highly relatable and funny to little ones! It’s the kind of book you can learn loads from without even realising you’re learning… Perfect for very young ones as you are not swamped with text and the pictures are great…

on Planets

The perfect picture book to introduce your young reader to the science behind the what, where and when questions that they so often ask… Truly unique in conveying scientific concepts to younger children in such a colourful and visual way

on Atoms

The pictures throughout are bold, colourful and accurate… just what young students need. A book which successfully captures the child’s imagination and at the same time educates them at a basic level in how the human brain works. Great for parents, carers, teachers and librarians to share with youngsters and it is certain to spark conversation and lead to lots more questions

I loved this book and getting to understand how the brain works… The pictures are lovely too and help you see what our brains could be like inside!