Key Ideas From Research

• Could use texture / pattern resembling climate / natural disasters - this could be used for science grids also 
• Could look into the eccentric behaviours of the scientists that Bryson worked with - this could lead to a 'mad scientist' theme (smoke, chemicals, quirky photography etc.) 
• Cover needs to be FUN to resemble the laid-back, witty approach to the writing as well as engage an audience that is NOT already interested in science 
• Tone of writing has also been described as a "childlike determination" - definitely justification for illustration  
• Focus on quotes from the book that state a fact then a witty anecdote or punch line - this gives interesting imagery to work with (i.e. sandwich quote) 
• Idea for visually communicating the fact that the book is almost "science for dummies": illustration of a monkey reading a book OR incorporate a dunce hat. Dunce hat might not appeal to a younger audience though, whereas if monkey is drawn in contemporary style - could work.
• Holes in science - could be nice to visually communicate physically by creating layers of collage, some with text for the cover and some with holes that cover up parts
• Science textbook idea: could be really nice to gather a lot of vintage science imagery (photographs, books, notepaper, sketches, scales, diagrams etc.) and layer this up to create the cover. Cover copy can be written in appropriate typeface of hand written in order to incorporate it and can be layered into the collage 
• Appropriate kerning for the title should definitely be explored 
• If exploring witty ways of merging two images: use half tone to make it gritty and easier to work with 
• could be nice to find science grids / diagrams / patterns and mess with these / break their rules