The amazing stories and fascinating facts behind the forces that make every moment of the day possible.

Why are bubbles round? How can you make fresh ice cream in minutes? And what does pigeon poo have to do with the birth of the Universe?

To answer these seemingly random and unrelated questions, you need to know about some of the hidden forces that shape your day from morning until night …

Once you start noticing the effects of these forces, you’ll begin to see everything around you in a different way. You’ll also discover clever tricks to help make your day more exciting AND impress everyone you know.

Beautiful colour illustrations throughout by Hao Hao.

OUT NOW: Elements of the Day

Praise for Elements of the Day:

The Times Children’s Book of the Week

“What a magnificent book!” Dr Chris van Tulleken

“A delightful pick-and-mix bag of so many fun and fascinating facts” Professor Jim Al-Khalili