Books by Clive Gifford

Book SynopsisWhether you're already a fan or are new to the sport, prepare to be BOWLED OVER by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of cricket.60 extraordinary stories span the globe and include unforgettable events and players from the men's, women's and para games, past and present.Meet Brian Lara, who made a mind-blowing 501 not out in an innings.Meet Sajjida Shah, who played for her country aged just 12.Find out about the match that was played inside a volcano . . . and another that was played on top of Africa's highest mountain.Meet the Indian cricketer who cut her hair to disguise herself so she could play in boy''s teams.Meet the player who owns the world''s most expensive bat (worth a whopping 100,000) and who started adult life as a railway ticket collector . . .Meet the biggest stars of today's game alongside the pioneers, emerging talents and cricketing legends. You'll also find facts, stats, bios, test your knowledge quizzes and a simple players guide.Look out for Incredible Football Stories, coming soon.

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Book SynopsisMeet star bowler and Australian cricketing legend, Mitchell Stark, in this thrilling unofficial biography!Mitchell Starc's love of cricket started when he was just a boy growing up in New South Wales and it only grew, until he had become one of the most accomplished and respected fast-bowlers in the game.He has thrilled crowds and sent balls rocketing past the crease all over the world, in Test, ODI and T20 international games. Follow his journey, playing for the Australian national team, Royal Challengers Bangalore and others, enjoying incredible wins and learning from defeats.Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series:Ben StokesVirat KohliHeather Knight

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Book SynopsisBursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family!Find over 120 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 9+ readers.Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you'll find ALL the weird and wonderful facts you'll ever need in the pages of this book. You won't want to put it down!The perfect beginner's book for STEAM related topics.Look out for more amazing fact books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to Know

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Book SynopsisMeet the king of English cricket, Ben Stokes, in this thrilling unofficial biography!From his childhood in New Zealand and his early cricketing career at Cockermouth, to winning his first County Championship with Durham and selection for England, Ben Stokes's cricket career has been filled with extraordinary successes alongside great challenges.Follow this impressive all-rounder as he bats, bowls and fields his way to being one of the greatest cricketers of all time as well as an inspirational England captain.Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series:Virat KohliMitchell StarcHeather Knight

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Book SynopsisMeet the champion Indian batter, Virat Kohli, in this stunning unofficial biography!From when he was a small boy, Virat Kohli's special talent for cricket has wowed those around him his family, friends, and eventually, his colleagues on the Indian national team. His dedication to his training and teammates, smart tactics and his incredible aptitude with a bat have placed him firmly among the ranks of the best cricketers of all time.Follow this impressive cricketer as he bats his way to international glory.Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series:Ben StokesHeather KnightMitchell Starc

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Book SynopsisFilled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes ? fully illustrated throughout!Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs?Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles ? and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more!Perfect for Cluedle and Murdle puzzlers in training.Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books:Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 7 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 8 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 9 Year Old

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Book SynopsisGripping real-life stories that will inspire, astonish and entertain

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Book SynopsisFilled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes fully illustrated throughout!Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs?Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes. Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more!Perfect for Cluedle and Murdle puzzlers in training.Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books:Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 8 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 9 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 10 Year Old

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of fascinating facts and stats about the beautiful game. Dive in and deepen your knowledge while following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar!From record-breaking goals to famous football mascots learn about the funny and extraordinary moments that make football fantastic.This fully illustrated book of trivia takes footie fans on a breathtaking round-the-world tour, visiting every continent to discover incredible football stories, from record-breaking goals, amazing players, and stunning stadiums to weird and wonderful football mascots.The perfect gift for any young fans aged 7+ inspired by the 2022 World Cup. Kick off your footballing journey and see the world in a whole new light!WITH FABULOUSLY SHINY FOILED COVERClive Gifford started writing books at the age of 16 and hasn't stopped since! He has had over 150 books published, most of which are for children. His books have been nominated for, or won, Royal Society, School Library Association, Blue Peter, Smithsonian and TETrade Review... perfect for engaging young readers and football fans. * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisGripping real-life stories that will inspire, astonish and entertain

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Book SynopsisFilled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes fully illustrated throughout!Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs?Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more!Perfect for Cluedle and Murdle puzzlers in training.Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books:Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 7 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 8 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 10 Year Old

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Book SynopsisWould you rather row a Roman vessel or be a chariot racer? Eat stuffed dormice or parrot heads? Only you can decide!Adventure into the fascinating world of ancient Rome with this new Would You Rather book!Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about the ancient Roman world. Prepare to decide what sort of Roman food you would rather eat, what Roman jobs you would be prepared to try your hand at, and much more!Each situation is filled with fascinating and hilarious details about Roman history rediscover familiar favourites like Julius Caesar, and delve into lesser-known corners of this intriguing civilization.Also available:Would You Rather? VikingsWould You Rather? Ancient EgyptiansWould You Rather? Explorers

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the Mysteryverse! From the big riddles – How did life begin? How will the universe end? Is anybody out there? – to the everyday niggles – Why do cats sit in circles? Why do we yawn? Why is ice slippery? – there is so much that we still don’t understand. Trade Review“A visual compendium of holes in our knowledge, such as: why do we dream? How is it that more people are right than left-handed? And what’s inside a black hole?” * The Bookseller *"A mine of information for curious minds." * The Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisA fun and fascinating book for children aged 6+ who love facts about science, technology, animals, sports, the human body and the environmentSee the world like never before and surprise yourself, your family and friends with astounding facts on a wide range of hot topics and favourite subjects.Did you know . . .There's more bacteria in your mouth than on a toilet seat!As many as 70 chemical elements make up a smartphone but only 6 elements make up 99% of your body!If you squeezed all of Earth's history into 12 months, humans only turned up 36 minutes before the end of the year!Over 1 MILLION plastic bottles are bought every minute, but fewer than one in ten bottles are recycled!Featuring bold illustrations, each turn of the page is a poster-worthy explosion of colours, making NUMBER SHOCKER the perfect gift for children with a thirst for knowledge about the world.

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Book SynopsisExploration is a risky business. Advances in technology now mean that in many situations we can send machines to explore, rather than risk human lives. Among other amazing feats, robot explorers can climb into an active volcano, dive to the deepest point on Earth and travel to the dwarf planet Pluto. In this book, aimed at children aged 8+, readers can meet these robot explorers and many more, then try a quick quiz to find out how much they have learned.Table of Contents 1: Robot explorers 2: Strange places 3: Airborne exploration 4: Speed kings 5: Robo-probes 6: Deep-water explorers 7: Walking and rolling 8: Desert explorers 9: Android astronauts 10: Finding the way 11: Roving round Mars 12: Robot swarms 13: Future explorers 14: Quiz 15: Glossary and further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisMeet the champion of the England women's team, Heather Knight, in this thrilling unofficial biography!Heather Knight is a talented all-rounder and first-class batter, with a stellar career across all formats of the game. She has led the England women's squad all around the world as captain, netting some spectacular victories along the way.Cheer at her most exciting matches, celebrate the records and find out some incredible new facts in this action-packed new book.Look out for the rest of the Amazing Cricket Stars series:Ben StokesVirat KohliMitchell Starc

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Book SynopsisBuild your tennis skills with Sports Academy: TennisLooking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important tennis skills you''ll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you''ll discover everything - from serving to scoring.The series Sports Academy covers rules, equipment and major competitions through specially commissioned, step-by-step illustrations that clearly shows skills and techniques needed for a sporting children aged 9+.Table of Contents 1: What is Tennis? 2: In Competition 3: Ready to Play 4: The Forehand Drive 5: The Backhand Drive 6: Volleys 7: Courtcraft 8: Learning to Serve 9: Serving and Receiving 10: Advanced Shots 11: Playing Doubles 12: Statistics and Records 13: Glossary and Further Information 14: Index

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Book SynopsisWould you rather be in Valhalla or Ragnarök? Be called Erik Bloodaxe or Thorfinn Skullsplitter? Only YOU can decide!Adventure into the astonishing world of the Vikings with this new Would You Rather book!Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about the Vikings their exploits, gods, society, daily life and more. With over 20 would you rather' questions, prepare to decide if you would rather be a raider or a trader, a poet or a scribe, eat blood soup or rotting shark . . . and much more!Each situation is filled with fascinating and hilarious details about Viking history rediscover familiar favourites such as Thor and Valhalla, and delve into lesser-known corners of this intriguing civilization.Also available:Would You Rather? Ancient Egyptians

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Book SynopsisWould you rather ride a hot-air balloon to the North Pole or cycle to the South Pole? Go to the toilet inside your spacecraft, or outside it? Only you can decide!Adventure into the fascinating world of explorers with this new Would You Rather book!Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about explorers and exploration. Prepare to decide what you would prefer to eat if you were on a great expedition, if you would rather explore the highest or lowest point on Earth, and what your packing essentials would be.Each situation is filled with fascinating and hilarious details about explorers who have ventured around our planet and beyond discover some of the unsung heroes of science and discovery, and learn more about some of the expeditions that shaped our understanding of the world!Also available:Would You Rather? VikingsWould You Rather? Ancient EgyptWould You Rather? Ancient Romans

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Book SynopsisFilled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes fully illustrated throughout!Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs?Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more!Perfect for Cluedle and Murdle puzzlers in training.Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books:Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 7 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 9 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 10 Year Old

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Book SynopsisFilled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes fully illustrated throughout!Are you a whizz at animal trivia? Do travel facts float your boat? Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs?Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for spot the difference, mazes, odd one out and word puzzles and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more!Perfect for Cluedle and Murdle puzzlers in training.Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books:Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 7 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 8 Year OldAmazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every 9 Year Old

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Book SynopsisWhether you're a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of golf.With over 80 million fans worldwide, golf is a fast-growing sport among grown-ups AND kids!Did you know that . . .You can only compete in the annual Kris Kringle Open in the USA if you're dressed as Santa Claus.In Japan, a player who makes a hole-in-one is expected to host a party and buy gifts for their competitors!Golf has been around for centuries. In 1457 it was banned in Scotland by King James II because it was distracting people from practising archery.Wherever YOU are on your golf journey, you'll love these fascinating stories, introducing golf''s greatest heroes, inspiring episodes and the silliest, most surprising moments from this incredible sport. Packed with facts and stats, player profiles, a players guide, glossary and quiz. Written by the king of sports writing, and golfing enthusiast, Clive Gifford with illustrations from talented Ecuadorian illustrator Lu Andrade, a contributor to the Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls series.Also in the series:Incredible CricketIncredible FootballIncredible Rugby

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Book SynopsisWhether you're a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of rugby.The book's content spans the globe and includes unforgettable events and players from the men's, women's and para games, past and present. Discover inspiring pioneers, iconic players, historic moments, and some of the silliest, weirdest, most mind-boggling moments.Also in the series:Incredible Cricket StoriesIncredible Football StoriesIncredible Rugby Stories

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Book SynopsisThis title is part of the important new series from Oxford which provides accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and authoritative but written in simple language by experts in their fields, curious youngreaders will quickly get to grips with the basic principles and terminology of each subject. The Causes and Impacts of Climate Change explains, in a clear and interesting way, what climate is and why it''s changing, what greenhouse gases are and how they are changing the climate, and how we can slow down this process. The engaging design highlights the Heroes of the subject from early beginnings to modern day and picks out and explains tricky terminology in ''Speak like a Scientist'' features. Comic strips, illustrations, amazing photographs, and a timeline, as well as a glossary and index, all make this handy-sized book the perfect way to learn. If you love this title, why not collect them all? The Cau

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Book SynopsisThis title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. This title is suitable for ages 7-8 (Brown level).

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from the incredible Invented by Animals and Built by Animals, Powered by Plants introduces us to the wondrous plants whose ingenious features have inspired innovations in human technology.Plants exhibit an incredible range of diversity in their shape, structures and how they interact with other living things and their environment. Some of this great diversity is being increasingly studied and copied, inspiring innovation in science, design, engineering and technology.   This book guides readers through a startling collection of fascinating vegetation, from towering cottonwood trees with wind power potential to slippery, meat-eating assassins of the plant world and the fast-growing aquatic plant which helps propel ships farther using less energy. Learn surprising applications and spin-offs of both exotic species including the world’s largest flower that generates its own heat and mTrade Review“An introduction to the diversity in the plant world and their technological uses, from cottonwood trees with wind power potential to meat-eating assassins. Part of a series that includes Built by Animals and Invented by Animals.” * The Bookseller *“This is a light-hearted and informative children’s book to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers alike.” * How It Works *“Packed with illustrations, this fabulous fact-filled book shows just how much we can learn from studying the natural world.” * The Week Junior *“Powered by Plants shows us how much we can learn from studying the myriad magnificence of the natural world.” * Eco Kids Planet *“A remarkable book which is a must for both school and home collection.” * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisDid you know that a zeptosecond is a trillionth of a billionth of a second? Or that the US once had 144 different time zones? Or that across your lifetime, you’ll spend about 33 years in bed? Discover more questions, answers, and theories in this bumper book all about the past, present, future, and beyond! The Book of Time is brimming with fascinating information about the concept of time. What is time? How does it work? And is it even real? The book uses time as a lens to explore a wide variety of STEAM subjects that kids know and love—such as space, dinosaurs, animals, the human body, and machinery—with a completely fresh perspective. Through a simple yet fascinating approach, you’ll learn about: The measurements of time Big and small time Time-travel Paradoxes And lots more mind-boggling things Cool, graphic illusTrade Review“Get your children off the internet – and into a cracking science book […] Clive Gifford is out save children’s non-fiction from terminal decline, and he’s back with the dizzyingly informative The Book of Time” * The Telegraph *“A fascinating treasure trove.” * The Bookseller - Editor's Choice *“A brightly illustrated book to help young readers understand the concept of time, via 40 different topics from time zones to how long in your life you’ll spend in bed.” * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisDiscover everything about how brains work from emotions to actions, reactions and the functioning of the body, in this expansive and inclusive guide.Brains are fascinating! Why can't you tickle yourself? Why do adults like foods they hated as children? How do some sneaky creatures have the ability to take over the brains of other species? Answer all these questions and more whilst celebrating the power of your unique brain in You & Your Amazing Brain.  You will discover: What the different parts of the brain are and how they work How memories, speech and sleep work How the human brain develops from birth to adulthood How your brain changes when you become a teenager, and how to understand these changes How the brains of other creatures match up to ours And most of all how every brain works in its own special way Table of Contents Introduction SECTION 1: THE NAKED BRAIN Brain In A Box Lobes Of Difference Nerve Superhighway Mind Messengers Making Sense Out Of Sight Smart Safari SECTION 2: MIND MECHANICS Brain Bonkers Brainy Building Blocks My, How You’ve Grown! The Teenage Brain Your Demanding Friend The Great Memory Game Thanks For The Memories Memory Masters Sleep On It SECTION 3: I’M WITH STUPID! Guessing Games Making Assumptions Having A Think Mind Your Language Intelligence Problem-Solving Getting Creative It’s Been Emotional Managing Emotions Pleasure And Risk Fear, Stress and Phobias Fight Or Flight! Error Codes Brain Games Conclusion Author’s Note Find Out More Answers to Brain Games Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisA perfect introduction to ever-popular outdoor sports.

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Book SynopsisGet Ahead in Computing explores the exhilarating world of information technology. Amazing Applications and Perfect Programs is an essential introduction to the applications that are crucial in today's digital world.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect start to a journey of exploration

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Book SynopsisWhere is the hottest place on the Earth? Which animals love the hot weather? Where would you see a mirage? In Focus: Tropical Lands has the answers! In Focus is a cool, new information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, quickfire quizzes and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts, kids will have fun learning about the world around them!Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary and index, plus front and end gatefold flaps on the cover.

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Book SynopsisWhere would you find the largest tortoise in the world? What is a blue-footed booby? Who discovered the Galapagos? In Focus: Galapagos Islands has the answers! In Focus is a cool information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, quickfire quizzes and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts, kids will have fun learning about the world around them! Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary and index.

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Book SynopsisDebunk misconceptions and find out the truth about animals in Myth Busters: Animal Errors!

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Book SynopsisDebunk misconceptions and find out the truth about the body in Myth Busters: Body Bloopers!

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Book SynopsisThis essential title from award-winning author Clive Gifford provides children with all the information they need to know how the world works!We are surrounded by amazing things in the natural world, and we live in an age of exciting advances in science, engineering and technology. But do we really understand how and why things happen the way they do? This book explains all!- Witness the formation of Earth and the evolution of living things- See how animals and plants have adapted to live in every corner of the planet- Learn how ancient people lived and created their technology- Discover today’s incredible scientific and eco-friendly advancesCovering a range of children's favourite subjects, including space, nature, wildlife, dinosaurs, volcanoes, technology and much more, How the World Works is guaranteed to provide the answers to a world of tricky How? and Why? questions!

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Book SynopsisClive Gifford is an award-winning author who has written hundreds of articles and over eighty non-fiction books. For Kingfisher, Clive's titles include Football The ultimate guide to the beautiful game, Football Skills, Olympics, 10 Explorers Who Changed the World, How the World Works and Think Again! He has received commendations from the Smithsonian Museum in the US and received a Times Educational Supplement Information Book of the Year award. A life-long supporter of the London team Queens Park Rangers, he has also been a football coach and contributed to various football fanzines. Clive lives in Manchester.

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Book SynopsisMyth Busters: Body Bloopers takes readers on a wild ride through the human body in search of the truth!Have you been told carrots improve your eyesight? Or that junk food causes spots? Think again! Conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common misconceptions and misinterpretations are explored to untruth exactly why they are wrong, and how and why they were adopted as fact in the first place.Thoroughly entertaining with fun typography, fast-paced text written by Clive Gifford, light and fascinating side-stories, and lively, photo-montaged illustrations, this big huge compendium of curriculum-led subjects appeals to today's technological-savvy children. Fully detailing each myth and error, along with its historical or scientific background, each falsehood is debunked, and then a full explanation of its true facts are presented.

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Book SynopsisMyth Busters: Animal Errors takes readers on a wild ride through the natural world in search of-the truth!Have you been told a goldfish only has a three-second memory? Or that ostriches bury their head in the sand? Think again! Conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common misconceptions and misinterpretations are explored to explain exactly why they are wrong, and how and why they were adopted as fact in the first place.Thoroughly entertaining with fun typography, fast-paced text written by Clive Gifford, light and fascinating side-stories, and lively, photo-montaged illustrations, this big huge compendium of curriculum-led subjects appeals to today's technological-savvy children. Fully detailing each myth and error, along with its historical or scientific background, each falsehood is debunked, and then a full explanation of its true facts are presented.

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