Children’s / Teenage general interest: General knowledge
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Haunted Towns Villages
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£8.54
Nosy Crow Ltd National Trust Ned the Nature Nuts Nutty Nature
Book SynopsisA witty wildlife fact and joke book from the National Trust This nutty book is packed with side-splittingly hilarious jokes and fascinating facts based on nature.
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Super Surprising Trivia About Video Games
Book SynopsisThink you know a lot about video games? Prepare to know even more about video game history, famous games and gamers, and esports. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of video game trivia. Dynamic design pairs with engaging photos and carefully levelled text to make the facts easy to read but hard to forget, making these books perfect for both on-level and struggling readers.
£13.29
National Geographic Kids Just Joking
Book SynopsisQ: What do planets use to download music? A: Neptunes. Q: What goes zzub zzub? A: A bee flying backwards. Q: Why did the baby cookie cry? A: Because it was a wafer so long. Packed with the silly jokes that kids love, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, traditional question and answer jokes, and more, Just Joking will be presented in National Geographic Kids'' colorful, photo-driven style. Laughing animals, funny people, and other colorful photos are paired with each joke, adding an extra laugh on each page. National Geographic Kids'' signature square trim size and candy-colored palette make this fun-filled book perfect for tossing into a backpack to share with friends at school or camp.
£6.99
National Geographic Kids By The Numbers 3.14
Book SynopsisDiscover the amazing world of numbers and the real-world wonders they represent through creative, easy-to-understand infographics! 318,979,564,000: That''s the number of ways you can play the first four moves in a chess game. 500: That''s the average number of beats per minute of a hummingbird''s heart. Colorful illustrated graphs, word clouds, pie charts, maps, photography, comparative images, and more illuminate the math behind statistics, trends, and measurements we encounter every day. Infographics cover popular subjects from science and technology to nature and wildlife, as well as everyday activities like sports and TV. Find fascinating Q&As with math experts such as computer programmers, data artists, and more to show the many ways that math is cool!
£6.99
National Geographic Kids Nerdlet Animals
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£6.64
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Minibeasts with Jess French
Book SynopsisFancy meeting a foot-long centipede or a spider the size of your dinner plate? Willing to let the world''s weirdest and most fascinating minibeasts join you on your sofa?Then allow Jess French to lead you head first through the unbelievable world of invertebrates and explore their incredible adaptations, from dancing scorpions and blood-sucking moths to zombie spiders and slime-shooting worms.Marvel at how minibeasts have evolved to survive in almost every describable habitat. Discover the fascinating ways they find food, mate, fight, hide and collaborate in even the most extreme conditions! And pore over more than 250 breathtakingly detailed photographs of astonishing invertebrates.With her unparalled zeal for minibeasts, Jess will enlighten you on the most fascinating and intense aspects of the minibeast world, revealing everything from cloaks made of corpses to mid-flight kamikaze mating.Table of ContentsIntroducing minibeasts Part One: Eat Mouthparts Finding food Ingenious feeders Farmers Pollination Bloodsuckers Part Two: Prey Attack Chase me, chase me Ambush Venom Super silk Web of deceit Traps Defence Projectiles Camouflage Marvellous mimics Colour me toxic Escape artists Brute force Part Three: Love Courtship Choosing a mate Ensuring paternity Anatomy Love songs Fancy footwork Slugs and snails Caring for the young Birthday presents Birthday cakes Nests Mum’s the word Devoted dads Cuckoos Glossary Author acknowledgements Photo credits Index
£15.29
Hachette Children's Group Fact or Fake?: The Truth About History
Book SynopsisSort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths.In Fact or Fake: The Truth About History, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Did Charles Darwin really like to eat the animals he discovered?Did the Vikings wear horned helmets?Did the Hundred Years' War last 100 years?Was Alexander the Great buried alive?Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills
£9.99
Bellwether Media Salton Riviera: The Deserted Resort Community
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Fairies
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£11.69
BookLife Publishing New Delhi
Book SynopsisExplore some of the busiest and most vibrant cities around the world and learn about their iconic landmarks. Visually striking full-color imagery and simple text features will bring each city to life in this engaging new series.
£11.69
Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd 100 Facts Space
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£7.59
BookLife Publishing Foul Fungi
Book SynopsisDive into the weird and wonderful world of monstrous microbes to find out all about these pint-sized problems. From fungal frights to parasites and everything in between, get up close and personal with some of the tiniest terrors on the planet.
£8.54
Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd Our Planet
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£7.59
Hachette Children's Group 60-Second Genius: Planet Earth: Bite-Size Facts
Book SynopsisLearn everything about Planet Earth in 60 seconds! This book is packed with a huge amount of information about the planet we live on, broken down into fun, fascinating bite-size facts.Key earth sciences like geography, geology, ecology and natural history are clearly explained using colourful graphics and easy-to-follow text. Scattered throughout the book are 'Now Try This!' panels where readers can take their understanding even further by carrying out simple activities and projects. There's even a pullout wallchart to record their progress in each subject. Readers will learn everything there is to know about their planet in record time!
£10.44
Guy Fox Publishing World ABC's with Guy Fox
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£9.95
What on Earth Publishing Ltd Every Second: 100 Lightning Strikes, 8,000 Scoops
Book SynopsisThis striking portrait of our world in numbers makes statistics fun and accessible to children and their grown-ups. Every second, somewhere across the globe, an aeroplane takes off and another one lands. Two people die, and four babies enter the world. 15,000 plastic bottles are produced and 1,600 are recycled. 8,000 scoops of ice cream are eaten, 200,000 text messages are sent. This book of remarkable facts, lushly illustrated with memorable infographics, reveals the incredible things that happen each and every second in our world.Trade Review"Young children love to learn about the world around them, and are full of questions. This Bruno Gilbert book will feed their imaginations, and give them another dozen reasons to ask “Why?” So, whether you are interested in how many lightning strikes there are each second, or the volume of cow farts produced each second, there is something in here to tickle everyone’s imagination!" * Teach Early Years Magazine *"Every Second appeals on a visual as well as informative level. Gilbert has used a stylish palette and bold, graphic illustrations to add punch to the, at times uncomfortable, facts included. As you'd expect from a text published by What on Earth Books, this is a thought-provoking picture book for a more enlightened generation." * Armadillo Magazine *
£11.69
Richardson Publishing Find it! In the garden
Book SynopsisFind it! In the garden contains 25 things for children to search for whilst out the back of the house, along with amazing facts and mind-bending puzzles. Perfect for minimising screen time, Find it! books keep children entertained, engaged and curious about the world around them. - Search for worms, flower pots and weeds amongst many other things. - Learn fascinating facts about the things you are searching for. - Play wordsearches, mazes, spot the differences, and various other quizzes and games. The back of the book contains a certificate to award when everything has been successfully found, and for every 3 books completed, you can send off for a Find it! Super Spotter badge!
£999.99
Science, Naturally! Mammals Unlocked
Book SynopsisBehold the wild world of mammals! How does a platypus fight? Where does a marmot spend the winter? When does a camel need water? Unlock the answer to all these secrets and more in this illustrated guide to the world''s most interesting mammals. Fuzzy, scaly, clawed, and finned, mammals can be found in the depths of the ocean and the heights of the mountains. Mammals Unlocked introduces young readers to the vastness of the world around them in an easy-to-understand interactive question and answer format. From the humble rat to the mighty mountain lion, every mammal shares three special characteristics. But the similarities aren''t always as easy to identify as they seem, and sharing a habitat doesn''t mean that mammals will look or act the same. Mammals features everyday favorite animals like dogs, whales, and llamas, and some you''ve never heard ofthe delights of the honey possum and the mysteries of the saola await! The first book in the Unlocked series is a dynamic introduction to the rest of our class and is sure to impress its readers. This comprehensive guide has all the facts a young reader needs to wow their friends, impress their teachers, and even dazzle their dog. Mammals Unlocked is a must-have for any kid who''s in love with the wonderful world around them.
£13.49
Artbooks The book that will finally explain everything
Book SynopsisThis is probably the funniest book about parent-child relationships. It consists of answers to very important questions - "How did you meet your parents?", "Why do your parents try to put you to bed as early as possible?", "What determines your parents' mood?". Instead of serious and boring answers, there are lots of funny pictures and jokes.
£999.99
Albatros nakladatelstvi as World Record Animals
Book SynopsisSuperheroes, record holders, and fascinating facts from the animal kingdom! Welcome to our animal Olympics! The animal world has almost infinite variety. Many of its creatures have strengths similar to superheroes. The world’s fastest animals can move at the speed of a race car; one small creature has the strength of a trained weightlifter; the world’s strongest animal can lift many times its own weight; and the longest-lived animal survives for several hundred years. Fastest, slowest, strongest, largest, smallest, longest living, furthest jumping, most dangerous, most beautiful, ugliest, deepest diving—these and many other record holders from the animal kingdom fill this book with unexpected, fascinating facts.Trade Review"World Record Animals by the team of author/storyteller Oldrich Ruzicka and artist/illustrator Tomas Pernicky is an informative and entertaining compendium of animal superheroes, animal record holders, and fascinating facts from the animal kingdom in the form of an animal Olympics! The animal world has almost infinite variety. Many of its creatures have strengths similar to superheroes. The world's fastest animals can move at the speed of a race car; one small creature has the strength of a trained weightlifter; the world's strongest animal can lift many times its own weight; and the longest-lived animal survives for several hundred years. Fastest, slowest, strongest, largest, smallest, longest living, furthest jumping, most dangerous, most beautiful, ugliest, deepest diving - these and many other record holders from the animal kingdom fill "World Record Animals" with unexpected, fascinating facts -- making it an ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to family, elementary school, and community library Pets/Wildlife collections for young readers ages 6-10." ―Midwest Book Review, Children's BookwatchTable of ContentsThe world’s fastest animalsFlyersSwimmersLong jumpThe world’s slowest animalsThe world’s strongest animalsThe world’s largest animalsWhat about the little ones?Most beautiful baby animalsThe ugliest animalsThe most dangerous animalsLongest-living animalsWorld-record travelers
£999.99
Penguin Random House Sea My Little Book of Planets
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£12.77
Independently Published Deep Sea Explorers: The Mysterious Journey to
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£11.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Camp Quizzical
Book SynopsisAn all-new title in the exciting series of kid-friendly quiz books written by BuzzFeed quiz creator and pop-culture expert Rachel McMahon!School is out for summer, so it''s time for camp! Make sure to pack your sunscreen, swimsuit, and this amazing quiz book! Whether you''re looking to learn more about your family, friends, and other campers, or you just want to take a break from swatting those pesky mosquitoes, this book has twenty-five fun quizzes to complete with colorful illustrations throughout.The queen of BuzzFeed quizzes, Rachel McMahon, has created a fun new series that is perfect for young readers. From quizzes that are focused on general topics like sports and fashion, to ones that get you pumped for holidays like Halloween and Christmas, this series has a quiz book for everyone!
£5.69
National Geographic Kids Space Encyclopedia Update
Book SynopsisBlast off into space with the experts at National Geographic to discover everything we know about the universe, including exciting, recent discoveries and amazing brand-new NASA space photography.The updated and expanded edition of the hit Space Encyclopedia presents the most up-to-date findings on space exploration and research and breathtaking views of the universe, as captured by the latest and greatest technology, including the recent first ever image of a black hole. This complete reference contains everything kids need to know about our sun and planets including the new dwarf planets, the formation of the universe, space travel, the possibility of life beyond Earth, and more. Authored by David A. Aguilar, an internationally recognized astronomer and former Director of Science Information and Public Outreach at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, it is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated must-have for every family, providing both accessi
£19.99
National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Big Book of Why
Book SynopsisLinking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: preschoolers! Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child''s immediate world, the Big Book of Why delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. What makes a car go? How does mushy dough become a crispy cookie? What does the doctor see in my throat? An essential parent reference, The Big Book of Why invites children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get answers that are accurate, engaging, level-appropriate, and based on sound educational findings. It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive way—the very best way to foster learning at this age, according to research. Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration.
£999.99
National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Big Book of The World
Book SynopsisThis charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singing a simple song in Spanish. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about each continent. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, or any other time.
£14.81
Scholastic Queen Victorias Secret Diary
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time todelve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguingpages of Queen Victoria's Secret Diary. Horrible Histories' SecretDiaries of the most extraordinary (and Horrible) characters ofall time will blow your mind.
£6.99
Scholastic Vile Victorians
Book SynopsisAll the foul facts about the VILE VICTORIANS are ready to uncover, including the murderers who wouldn't hang, when the first public loo was flushed and how stag hunting took place in Paddington Station.
£6.99
Scholastic US Legendary and Mythical Guidebook Super Deluxe
Book SynopsisThe new Pokémon are here, and kids gotta catch ''em all! This updated guidebook features the unique and mysterious new Galar region Pokémon from the hit new games for Nintendo Switch, Sword & Shield.Discover the origins of the most fascinating and unusual Pokémon! You''ll get the scoop on Legendary and Mythical Pokémon from Kanto all the way through Galar. It''s the insider''s guide to the rarest and most powerful known Pokémon.This expanded edition of the 2019 deluxe guidebook includes the latest information about the new Legendary and Mythical Pokémon from the Galar region.
£7.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK A Really Short Journey Through the Body
£14.24
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Usborne Childrens Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisA reference book for young readers covering a wide range of topics from art and animals to new technology. Arranged thematically and illustrated with over 1500 photos, illustrations and diagrams. QR codes allow readers to access hundreds of carefully selected websites, downloadable pictures and quizzes - straight to a mobile phone or tablet.
£22.49
Scholastic Rotten Rulers
Book SynopsisReaders can discover all the foul facts about ROTTEN RULERS, includingwho gave the job of high priest to a donkey and who celebratedvictory by eating his enemy's head? With a striking newspaperlook throughout!
£999.99
Scholastic Ruthless Romans newspaper edition
Book SynopsisReaders can discover all the foul facts about the RUTHLESS ROMANS,including which emperor enjoyed eating camel's heels, who werethe terrible twins who founded Rome and which evil emperors mademurder a sport. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hitwith yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Unstoppable Us Volume 2
Book Synopsis*From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes the next volume in the incredible story of the human race, for younger readers.*Something really strange happened 10,000 years ago, and it changed everything.Why did millions of people agree to obey a few leaders? Where did kings and kingdoms come from? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you''ll ever hear. And it''s a true story. Have you ever wondered how we got here? From gathering berries and hunting mammoths, to shopping at supermarkets and letting people tell us what to do?You might hear a lot of people say ''the world isn''t fair''. But why isn''t it? And how did it become so?In Unstoppable Us: Volume 1, we learned how humans told stories to become rulers of the world - for good and bad. Now, in this next chapter of the incredible true tale of the Unstoppables, find out how we learned to contro
£14.24
National Geographic Kids Sharks
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£7.01
Hachette Children's Group 60-Second Genius: Science: Bite-Size Facts to
Book SynopsisLearn everything about key science topics in 60 seconds! This book is packed with essential info from the world of science, broken down into fun, fascinating bite-size facts.Key subjects are clearly explained using colourful graphics and easy-to-follow text. Scattered throughout the book are 'Now Try This!' panels where readers can take their understanding even further by carrying out simple activities and projects. There's even a pullout wallchart to record their progress in each subject. It's the ideal way to go from newcomer to know-it-all in record time!
£10.44
National Geographic Kids Quiz Whiz 6
Book SynopsisDiscover 1,000 more fun, fascinating, and funny quiz questions in the latest book in this popular series, with all-new content and photos. Packed with fantastic photos and a dynamic design, kids will have a blast quizzing themselves, friends, and their families on tons of fun trivia! This compact book is just the right size to pass the time on family road trips or to take to camp and quiz fellow campers.
£9.56
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds
Book SynopsisThis info-packed book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from extreme animals and record-breaking sports to amazing technology and gross body facts. Did you know ...The eyes of a giant squid are as big as Frisbees.Figure skaters spin up to 300 times in one minute.In ancient Greece, every Olympic athlete competed in the nude! Every fact is accompanied with a hilarious illustration by bestselling artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life. With tons of awesome things to discover, this book is the perfect companion for all 8-year-olds, and will keep curious kids laughing and learning for hours on end.Also available in the series: 9781780559254 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780559261 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds
£5.99
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Aprendiz de filosofía. Las grandes preguntas de la Filosofía para mentes curiosas Curious About Philosophy
£12.79
Hachette Children's Group Truth or Busted The Fact or Fiction Behind Urban
Book SynopsisTruth or Busted explores the fact or fiction behind stuff you THINK you know about popular every day topics!Table of Contents 1: Chewing gum takes 7 years to pass through your digestive system 2: You can cook an egg with your mobile phone 3: A tooth left in a glass of coke will dissolve overnight 4: If you swallow an orange pip a tree will grow in your stomach 5: A dog's bite is cleaner than a human's 6: You should jump to avoid impact in a falling lift 7: Eating carrots helps you see in the dark
£999.99
National Geographic Kids 125 Cute Animals
Book SynopsisFrom koalas to kinkajous, chimpanzees to chipmunks, the world is full of adorable animals! Packed with the top 125 cutest animals of all time, this book combines heart-melting photos with awww-some animal anecdotes and hundreds of fascinating facts. Discover tons of furry, fluffy, feathery fun on every page, including a cutest baby animals gallery!
£11.64
National Geographic Kids Quiz Whiz
Book SynopsisHow hot is lightning?A. as hot as a microwave on highB. as hot as the sun''s surfaceC. five times hotter than the sun''s surfaceD. as hot as lava(Correct answer: C)What''s do you call a group of cats? A. a scratchB. a clowderC. a felinopolisD. a cat-astrophe(Correct answer: B)You''ll find 1,000 fun, fascinating, and funny quiz questions like these in the new National Geographic Kids Quiz Whiz book. These aren''t the kinds of quizzes kids take in school. Instead, they are full of trivia that kids will love to share with friends and family. They can even put their whole family to the test and see who scores the highest. With a dynamic design and with tons of colorful photos, these quizzes will be fun to look, too!Based on one of the most popular features on the National Geographic Kids website, this collection of themed quizzes, true-and-false questions, and photo-driven quizzes, will include questions
£9.90
National Geographic Kids What Would Happen
Book SynopsisEver wondered what would happen if some cool or crazy things were possible? Like what would happen if: you got sucked into a black hole; dinosaurs still existed; humans could fly; you could communicate with dolphins; or you could dig a hole through to the center of the Earth? Get ready to explore all kinds of scenarios that would or could happen if the world was just a slightly different place. Each scenario is examined with real scientific, historical, and cultural facts in mind. This out-of-the-box book encourages readers to cultivate a better understanding of the world as it is – and as it could be!
£13.04
National Geographic Kids Why Over 1111 Answers to Everything
Book SynopsisThe concept is simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter. What''s on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section''s got you covered. What''s in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn''t Earth just float off into space? Check, check, and check. With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we''ve got the expert information you need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep kids digging for answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like top ten lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities. Now, go stump your parents!
£20.42
National Geographic Kids Explore My World Honey Bees
Book SynopsisIn this charming picture book, curious little kids will learn all about the bustling world of honeybees and the important role they play in our delicate ecosystem. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.
£7.05
Disney Publishing Group Weird But True KnowItAll Greek Mythology
Book SynopsisClassic stories from Greek mythology come to life in this latest single-subject themed book in the Weird But True spin-off series, Know-It-All.Zeus, Hades, Aphrodite, Hera, Poseidon, Hercules, Achilles, Ares, Apollo, Athena, Artemis, Dionysus, Prometheus! Fans of Rick Riordan will find this is the perfect companion book to dive a little deeper into the incredible stories from Greek mythology. Weird-but-true facts accompanied by lush original full-color art cover everything kids need to know about all their favorite Greek gods, heroes, monsters, quests, muses, and famous philosophers. From who gave mankind fire to famous fatal flaws to who stood guard at the Underworld, this book includes all the iconic Greek myths and key characters--and then goes one wonderfully weird step beyond.
£12.64
Running Press,U.S. A Llama Is Not an Alpaca
Book SynopsisCombining scientific facts with the art of poetry, this is a humorous and educational picture book about animals that look alike. How do you tell a llama from an alpaca, an alligator from a crocodile, or a dolphin from a porpoise? The animal kingdom is full of creatures that look so similar to others that they are often confused for each other. A Llama Is Not an Alpaca pairs rhyming animal riddles with factual responses to both teach and engage young readers as they compare and contrast features of commonly misidentified animals. How many will you get right?!
£14.24
