Discover the coolest, grossest, and most ridiculous inventions that shaped our world in this laugh-out-loud guide by Adam Kay and Henry Paker. From the origins of the mobile phone to surprising facts about Velcro and WiFi, this book offers a fantastically funny exploration of the random, ridiculous, and revolutionary inventions that changed our lives.

This book is the fourth installment from the creative duo, following the success of Kay's Anatomy and Kay's Marvellous Medicine, and it has already been recognized as the Winner of the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2025 (non-fiction).

• A hilarious and informative A to Kay to Z of inventions, covering useful and useless facts.
• Features contributions from Adam Kay (author) and Henry Paker (illustrator).
• Winner of the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2025 (non-fiction).
• Paperback edition with 448 pages of content.

• Learn about the first-ever toilet used by a queen.
• Uncover surprising stories, such as why margarine once contained maggots.
• Find out about the Ancient Greeks' unusual methods for cleaning.

• Author: Adam Kay
• Illustrator: Henry Paker
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Print Length: 448 pages
• Publication Date: May 23, 2024
• Recommended Reading Age: 9 - 12 years
• Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 28mm
• Weight: 358 g
• ISBN 13: 978-0241540800

If you are looking for an engaging and educational read for young readers interested in science and history, this guide to inventions is packed with guaranteed gruesome fun and fascinating facts.