Author & Creator Profile
Mindy Thomas
5 Books
Mindy Thomas is an American podcast host and author, best known for co-hosting the popular children's science podcast "Wow in the World." Alongside her co-host Guy Raz, she has co-authored several accompanying educational books, including "Wow in the Wild" and "Wow in Space." Her energetic, humorous writing style makes complex scientific concepts accessible and highly entertaining for young readers.
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Books in "Wow in the World"
A Galactic Guide to the Universe and Beyond
Calling all space cadets! Grab your spacesuit and get ready to blast off on an intergalactic tour of outer space. Join bestselling authors and podcast hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz as they take you on a hilarious and fact-filled journey through the solar system and beyond.
You will zip through astronaut training school, learn exactly what it takes to be a star, and even figure out how to slip into a black hole. Have you ever wondered which animals made it into space before humans did, or how you can build your very own galaxy? You will find all those answers and more inside this ultimate guide to the universe.
Packed with eye-popping illustrations, jaw-dropping facts, quizzes, comics, and side-splitting jokes, this book is your one-stop shop for everything space. Whether you want to apply for a job as a NASA astronaut or just explore the stars from the comfort of your room, you are in for an out-of-this-world adventure!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
192 Pages
From Your Tongue to Your Toes and All the Guts in Between
Explore your incredible machine
Your body is full of weird mysteries and amazing wonders, and it is time to discover exactly how it all works! Join bestselling hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz as they take you on a hilarious, fact-filled adventure from your toes to your tongue and your brain to your lungs.
Answers to your wildest questions
Why do you have a belly button, and what does it actually do? How does your body know when to stop growing? You will uncover the science behind everything you do, including walking, talking, breathing, and even barfing. You will finally understand the gross, cool, and totally amazing things happening inside you right now.
Activities and awesome facts
This guide is absolutely packed with funny illustrations, incredible photos, side-splitting jokes, and interactive quizzes. You will even find amazing experiments to try at home, giving you everything you need to become an expert on your very own body.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
192 Pages
A Roaring Thunder of Prehistoric Wonder
Take a massive leap back in time to explore the most bonkerballs beasts to ever walk the Earth! Bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz are your guides on a hilarious and totally prehistoric tour of our ancient planet.
You will venture into a world completely filled with colossal dinosaurs, towering jungles, and fiercely explosive volcanoes. By piecing together fossilized clues, you will uncover the greatest ancient secrets of the past. Pack your bags for an incredible trip to Paleozoic Park, a scientifically accurate theme park based on one of the wildest eras in history. You will even get a front-row seat to some of the most epic dinosaur smackdowns and matchups of all time.
Completely packed with eye-popping illustrations, fascinating facts, quizzes, and nonstop jokes, this adventure brings the ancient world to vivid life. Get ready to rumble with history and become the ultimate dinosaur expert!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
311 Pages
250 MORE Bonkerballs Facts
Prepare to be amazed
Get ready for another jaw-dropping collection of the weirdest and most wonderful facts on Earth! Bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz return with two hundred and fifty brand new, completely bonkerballs discoveries that will totally blow your mind.
Questions you never thought to ask
Have you ever heard of a moonbow or wondered why bubblegum is pink? Did you know there is an island completely covered in pigs, or that a cat was once elected as a mayor? From fascinating mysteries and massive historical mistakes to wild roller coasters and astronauts wearing diapers, you will explore the strangest true stories our world has to offer.
Laugh while you learn
Filled to the brim with eye-popping photos and hilarious illustrations, this incredible survey of science and history makes learning wildly entertaining. You will be laughing out loud while discovering the most astounding, gross, and fantastic secrets of our universe.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
212 Pages
The Amazing World of Animals
Step into the wild
Get ready to embark on a hilarious and wildly educational safari with podcast hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz. This time, you are traveling deep into the animal kingdom to discover the most bizarre, fascinating, and bonkerballs creatures that share our planet.
Why you will love it
You will uncover mind-blowing facts about everything from deep-sea dwellers to jungle predators. Have you ever wondered which animals have superpowers or how certain bugs survive in extreme climates? You are going to find out! Along the way, you will laugh out loud at the wacky jokes, fun quizzes, and incredibly cool illustrations that bring these wild beasts to life.
What you will discover
This adventure is completely packed with jaw-dropping science and weird but true animal facts. Whether you are learning about unusual animal defenses, strange eating habits, or incredible migrations, you will finish this journey as a certified wildlife expert.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years