Mike Barfield is a writer, poet, performer, songwriter, ukulele player and cartoonist. He has written extensively for TV and radio - with credits as diverse as The Dennis the Menace and Gnasher Show and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?. His cartoon drawings have been displayed in The Cartoon Museum, V & A Museum, Museum of London and beyond.Mike's latest book, Destroy This Book In The Name of Science!, continues his tradition of creating fun non-fiction for younger readers. It is a unique children's science activity book where the reader is encouraged to doodle, cut and colour the pages, as well as make over a dozen amazing working models, including a balancing Isaac Newton, and nodding models of both Albert Einstein and Marie Curie! Every page, including the cover, is an interactive experience for the reader - as well as being huge fun!When Mike isn't busy writing and drawing, he performs science-based shows and humour-filled workshops at schools, libraries and festivals across the country.Mike has a first-class degree in botany and zoology from King's College, London.www.mikebarfield.

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