Children’s / Teenage general interest: General knowledge
PEBBLE BOOKS Wacky Animal Riddles
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£999.99
Pebble Books Wacky Animal Riddles
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£999.99
Pebble Books Funny Food Riddles
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£999.99
Pebble Books Funny Food Riddles
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£22.49
Pebble Books Zany School Riddles
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£999.99
Pebble Books Zany School Riddles
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£22.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Museum Book A Guide to Strange and Wonderful
Book SynopsisWhy do people collect things? This ode to museums mighty and minuscule will draw curious viewers of all ages — and is worthy of collection itself.What is a museum? Why would anyone amass shells, words, clocks, teeth, trains, dinosaurs, mummies . . . or two-headed sheep? Find out where the word museum comes from and what unusual items (unicorn horns? mermaids?) some early museums placed on view. Jan Mark’s humorous and conversational insights take readers through museums’ multifaceted history, while Richard Holland’s eye-catching mixed-media illustrations lend their own quirky flair. With vivid examples from all around the world, this wonderful book puts museums — and the many artifacts lovingly stored there — on display in a whole new light. Back matter includes a glossary and an index.A Common Core Text Exemplar
£17.09
Candlewick Press,U.S. Sea Horse The Shyest Fish in the Sea
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£8.54
David C Cook Big Book of Bible Facts and Fun for Elementary Kids
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£18.63
Clarion Books Disasters by the Numbers
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£17.09
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted
Book SynopsisWinner of the Children''s Choice Book of the Year Award for grades 5-6Did you know fortune cookies aren''t even found in China? Or that alligators don''t actually live in the sewers of New York City? Want to prove it to your friends? This book gives kids the tools to break and bust wild and wacky myths from around the world. These myths reveal a broad range of historical and scientific truths that keep kids learning while interacting with their favorite fictional facts.Chock full of colorful photographs and funny text, this book includes hundreds of fascinating facts and interesting tidbits that prove you can''t believe everything you''re told. Each busted myth also features an explanation of where it originated, which uncovers often surprising historical significance. So next time someone tells you that the average person accidentally ingests 8 spiders each year--don''t tell them that if they believe that they are as dumb as an ox--because oxen are actually quite smart
£8.51
National Geographic Kids Ultimate Bugopedia The Most Complete Bug
Book SynopsisWelcome to the hidden world of the most popular bugs on Earth. Opening the beautiful and accessible pages of this book is like turning over a series of stones under which you'll find a fascinating array of the world's coolest creepy-crawlies. This fully photographic book profiles bugs, beetles, wasps, bees, ants, caterpillars, butterflies, dragonflies, spiders, flies, crickets and grasshoppers, and centipedes and millipedes. These profiles are accompanied by Did You Know? facts and fast facts including scientific name, size, diet, and habitat. Front matter includes a How to Use spread and thematic spreads covering topics from prehistoric insects to bugs around the world. In short, this book includes everything a young fact-hound needs to discover the weird, wacky, diverse, and fascinating world of bugs.
£33.15
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Myths Busted 2 Just When
Book SynopsisThis is the book that will put to rest rumors, misconceptions, superstitions, and flat out lies that you hear everyday--also known as the book your mom never wanted you to see. Want to make that face for hours? Go ahead, it'll never freeze like that. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet and go swimming immediately after? A-ok. Have your dog eat off the same plate as you because his mouth is cleaner than yours? Better think twice on that one.
£8.53
National Geographic Kids Weird But True Ripped from the Headlines
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£11.10
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Chapters Parrot Genius
Book SynopsisA pig that does math tricks. A parrot that seems to know what she’s saying. A flying pig … um, pug. These animals know what it means to be in the spotlight. Meet Mudslinger the superstar pig, Einstein the parrot genius, and Otis the skydiving dog. Read the stories of these three amazing animal superstars in Parrot Genius!Perfect for kids aging out of early readers, National Geographic Kids Chapters are written in simple prose appropriate to kids just reading on their own.
£7.16
National Geographic Kids Thats Sneaky Stealthy Secrets and Devious Data
Book SynopsisDo you think spies are stupendous? Ninjas are neat? Mysteries are more than meet the private eye? Then you'll love That's Sneaky, the most surprising and suspenseful information that we’re legally permitted to print. Jam-packed into this top secret title is the most classified and downright dangerous information you’ll ever get your amateur detective hands on. Want to escape one of history’s most heinous prisons? Consult chapter 7. Dare to dodge ocean predators by slipping into a sharkproof suit? Check out chapter 1. Prefer to gear up with spy gadgets? Flip to chapter 5. With stealthy Agent ’Stache as your partner, you’ll face elements of surprise and masters of disguise. Embrace the adventure and listen well—you never know when this book may self-destruct!
£11.56
National Geographic Kids Animal Records
Book SynopsisLively and information-packed, this book is bursting with mind-blowing animal records. The fastest, the biggest, the most poisonous--it''s all here for kids to discover. It''s a visual feast of colorful photographs surrounded by swirling, expanding, and climbing bits of information in a high-energy design -- as dynamic as the animal world it celebrates.
£13.23
National Geographic Kids This or That 3 National Geographic Kids Even More
Book SynopsisWelcome to This or That?, a clever book of choices where every answer brings you one step closer to discovering your hidden self. Want to find out your ideal career? The country that best suits your idea of the good life? The species of your inner animal? It's all here and more in this silly and simple quiz book, that's so revealing that you'll want to share the results with your parents, friends, and yes, maybe even your brother and sister. So don't wait to discover the true you—let us do it for you!
£11.69
National Geographic Kids Weird But True Ripped from the Headlines 2
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£11.46
National Geographic Kids The Ultimate Adventure Atlas of Earth
Book SynopsisHere comes another spectacular specialty atlas for kids from the world''s leader in exploration, cartography, and conservation. Discovering the excitement of Earth''s extreme and adventurous world and all that''s in it will take on a whole new level of excitement for kids with the maps, games, fun facts, photos, and activities that pack the National Geographic Kids Ultimate Adventure Atlas of Earth. Get ready to explore some of the world''s coolest, darkest, deepest, most amazing places in this bold and exciting world adventure atlas, fascinating information, easy-to-read maps, games, and vibrant pictures of everything from the most adventurous places on Earth to the most extreme plants and animals found all over the globe. With all the facts, photos, and fun, kids will be engaged and entertained--and ready to take on the world.
£11.62
National Geographic Kids Ultimate Weird but True 3
Book SynopsisGet ready for even more zany weird-but-true fun with 1,000 all-new wacky facts, photos, and too-strange-to-believe stories in the newest book in the wildly popular series. It''s the ultimate in weird-but-true awesomeness! National Geographic has packed 1,000 more ALL-NEW wild and wacky facts and photos into Ultimate Weird but True 3, making this the perfect gift for fact-loving tweens everywhere.
£18.93
National Geographic Kids By the Numbers
Book SynopsisBoost your math-brain power! Discover the amazing world of numbers and the real-world wonders they represent through creative, totally getable infographics. Colorful illustrated graphs, word clouds, pie charts, maps, photography, comparitive images, and more illuminate the math behind statistics, trends, measurements, and more that we encounter every day. Infographics cover subjects kids care about and can apply to daily living, such as money, food, green living, technology, how things work, and much more. Awesome Q&As with numbers people such as computer programmers, sports statisticians, and more show how math is a cool and useful tool.
£9.96
National Geographic Kids Weird But True Gross
Book SynopsisGet ready to be grossed out -- in a good way! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is slimy and sticky and jam-packed with more icky, zany fun! Step up to the plate and try not to lose your lunch, with 300 all-new, amazing facts plus photos that kids just can''t get enough of.
£10.30
National Geographic Kids Weird But True Ripped from the Headlines 3
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£11.43
National Geographic Kids Brain Bogglers
Book SynopsisGet ready to challenge yourself in this super-fun write-in activity book chock-full of amazing puzzles, games, and brain facts all about the mysteries of your own mind! Follow zany narrator and superbraniac Ima Genius and her talking dog Atom to get snappy explanations of why and how your brain deals with memory, sleep, vision, fear, mind control, and so much more! Learn about instinct, language, and how animals are wired to communicate with each other. Try creative experiments and play games that build your brainpower. Discover famous historical cases, crazy quizzes, and develop your Genius Jargon with a glossary for advanced brain-related vocabulary. Exercising your mental muscle has never been so much fun!
£12.45
National Geographic Kids Holidays Around the World Celebrate Hanukkah With
Book SynopsisWith dazzling images and engaging text, readers learn about the historical and cultural significance of Hanukkah and why it is celebrated around the world. From the lighting of the menorah to the special foods that are shared to the spinning of the dreidels, they'll get insights about this holiday's traditions and the Jewish faith. This book also offers fascinating facts, a recipe, and a Common Core-aligned activities.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
£7.59
National Geographic Kids Famous Fails
Book SynopsisThis fun book of quirky failures and famous flops will keep kids laughing while they learn the importance of messing up in order to get it right. Science, architecture, technology, entertainment -- there are epic fails and hilarious goof-ups from every important field. Silly side features help to analyze the failures: Lesson Learned, It Could be Worse!, Losing Combinations, and a Fail Scale help readers navigate the different kinds and scopes of the mistakes made. Read to learn what went wrong, what went right, and what kids can learn from each failed attempt.
£11.17
National Geographic Kids holidays around the world celebrate valentines
Book SynopsisCelebrate Valentine’s Day focuses on historical and cultural aspects of this holiday and the international traditions, food, and celebrations associated with it. This celebration of love includes fun facts; a recipe; a map showing the location of all photographs; a resource list of books, videos, and Web sites; and a note from an expert consultant, aimed at parents and teachers, which deepens our understanding of the holiday’s importance and meaning. The history of the holiday is shrouded in mystery, but we do know that Valentine’s Day wasn’t always a time for red roses, candy hearts, and frilly greeting cards. Readers learn that some historians trace the feast of the patron saint of love to ancient Greek and Roman festivals that signaled the beginning of spring, which officially began in February in ancient Rome. We discover how, according to one legend, St. Valentine was a priest imprisoned for defying the emperor. Before being put to
£7.59
National Geographic Kids Weird But True KnowItAll US Presidents
Book SynopsisWhat''s so weird about U.S. presidents? Plenty! Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was a great wrestler? That Ulysses S. Grant got a speeding ticket riding his horse – twice! Or that Benjamin Harrison was afraid of electricity? And let''s not forget that President McKinley had a pet parrot that whistled Yankee Doodle Dandy duets with him! In this new single-subject Weird But True book, you''ll have a blast learning that there''s a lot of substance – and weirdness – in every president''s past.
£999.99
National Geographic Books National Geographic Readers At the Beach
Book SynopsisTake a stroll along the beach. What do you see? Young readers will learn all about the beach and the animals that call it home in this fun pre-reader. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to new words and concepts -- helping them expand their understanding of the world.
£999.99
National Geographic Books Explore My World Rain Forests
Book SynopsisDrip, drop. Rain falls softly on the forest canopy. You peer into the mist. What wild creatures emerge? In this charming picture book, curious kids will learn all about the majesty of the rain forest, from jungle predators to colorful treetop birds to plants that thrive in this lush landscape.From the Trade Paperback edition.
£14.90
National Geographic Kids Bet You Didnt Know
Book SynopsisDid you know that the first stop signs were black and white? Or that a litter of kittens is called a kindle? There''s a lot to know and we bet you''ll have fun learning these fun, far-out facts in the next super series from National Geographic Kids! Based on a favorite department in Nat Geo Kids magazine, this book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of cool categories, from astronomy and dinosaurs to revolutions and breakfast. Special features include Extreme Weirdness, Strange Places, Wacky World, and more.
£20.01
National Geographic Kids Try This Extreme 50 Fun Safe Experiments for the
Book SynopsisScience can be extreme! Let curious kids discover it for themselves in this fascinating book of hands-on science experiments that takes interactivity to a whole new level. Weird, wacky science facts and basic principles are explained as a first step to launching these creative (and safe) science projects. Dynamic photos and art clearly highlight each step so kids can conduct experiments with confidence and accuracy. Projects involve kid-friendly subjects like force and motion and temperature and freezing points, and most experiments are based on materials easily found at home. Bonus projects throughout encourage curious kids to dig deeper and discover more!
£15.29
National Geographic Books Try This Extreme
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£25.55
National Geographic Kids Penguins vs Puffins Animals
Book SynopsisGet ready for an epic battle of ultimate cuteness. In one corner, there's Team Penguin. In the other, Team Puffin! Which team will you be rooting for in this hilarious and adorable smackdown? Tune in to the sports match, complete with cheeky animal commentators, as penguins and puffins square off for quirky superlatives such as Most Graceful (sure you don't mean most awkward?), Highest Flyer (oops, penguins can't fly! I guess they lose this round!), Scariest Arch Nemesis (hint: don't ever say gull to a puffin!), Most Photogenic, Biggest Science Magnet -- and that's just the tip of the iceberg! This book is also loaded with all sorts of animal knowledge: the history of the species, how they raise their young, the latest science about each, population numbers, range maps, fun facts, quizzes, and more. By the time you're done reading, you'll be a mini-expert on both animals!
£12.34
National Geographic Kids How Things Work Inside Out
Book SynopsisThis is a book for all the curious kids whose parents won''t let them take apart the family''s brand new digital camera. The stuff around us has some pretty cool insides that we don''t usually get to see. That''s why National Geographic Kids is dissecting all kinds of things in How Things Work: Inside Out,! Read along as we dissect, explore, and explain how things do what they do. Complete with exciting diagrams and illustrations, accessible explanations, trivia, and fun features, How Things Work: Inside Out explains cell phones, 3D printers, lava lamps, skyscrapers, and everything in between!
£19.32
National Geographic Kids Real or Fake 3
Book SynopsisCan you spot the truth from a lie? Kids can test their sleuth skills in this gut-bustingly funny follow-up title in the exciting Real or Fake series.Can you detect a hoax from the real deal? See right through photo trickery? Spot the phony logic in a story in seconds? Put your sleuthing skills to work in this riotously fun book! See if you can find the truth behind bizarre stories, faulty facts, iffy lists, news headlines, and more. Check the Fib-o-Meter to find out! Complete with incredible photos and quirky collage art, this is another Nat Geo Kids book you have to read to believe...or disbelieve!
£7.99
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Kids Extreme Records
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£15.27
National Geographic Kids Weird But True Canada
Book SynopsisThe best-selling Weird But True line is now exploring north of the U.S. border! Follow along to learn tons of fun facts about the outrageous oddities and kooky charisma of the Land of Plenty: Canada!Calling all Canadians and Canada-philes: Get ready to be amazed and delighted by wacky facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia, eh? Did you know that the Royal Mint once created a coin weighing more than 90 kg and valued at over $1 million dollars? Or that Canada was the first country to build a UFO landing pad? Maybe you''d be amazed to discover that Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city in the world? It''s all weird--and it''s all true...Canada style! In this latest and greatest edition of Weird But True, you''ll read all about the wacky wilds, bizarre bites, and strange scenes of Canada!
£10.24
National Geographic Kids The Ultimate Book of Sharks
Book SynopsisDive into the wild world of sharks! Get up close to learn the truth behind these fantastic, ferocious fish with famed National Geographic photographer and explorer Brian Skerry.Join this amazing underwater adventure to track the sharks of the world, from the teeniest dogfish to the everfeared great white. This ultimate book features every species of shark on the planet, with awesome photos, fascinating facts, the latest science, and firsthand stories of real-life encounters with these incredible creatures. Learn how sharks live, how they eat, the challenges they face, and whether or not you are actually on the menu!
£18.99
National Geographic Kids Weird But True 2
Book SynopsisDid you know that a great white shark can weigh as much as 15 gorillas? Or that meteorites the size of basketballs land on Earth about once a month? It''s all totally weird ... but true!The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 2nd book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference is so much fun, kids forget they''re learning.
£9.94
National Geographic Kids Weird But True 4
Book SynopsisDid you know that lemons can power lightbulbs, or that some goats climb trees? It''s all totally weird ... but true!The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 4th book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference is so much fun, kids forget they''re learning.
£10.88
National Geographic Kids Weird But True 5
Book SynopsisDid you know that fish sometimes cough, or that alligator teeth are hollow? It''s all weird ... but true!The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 5th book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference is so much fun, kids forget they''re learning.
£9.90
National Geographic Kids Weird But True 6
Book SynopsisDid you know that strawberries can be yellow, or that some dogs are allergic to cats? It''s all weird ... but true!The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 6th book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference is so much fun, kids forget they''re learning.
£9.90
National Geographic Kids Weird But True 8
Book SynopsisDid you know that plants can get fevers, or that some turtles glow in the dark? It''s all totally weird ... but true!The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 8th book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference is so much fun, kids forget they''re learning.
£9.36
National Geographic Kids Weird But True 9
Book SynopsisDid you know that rats prefer classical music to jazz? Or that you can swim as fast in syrup as you can in water? It''s all totally weird ... but true!The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 9th book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference is so much fun, kids forget they''re learning.
£10.88
National Geographic Kids Food Fight
Book SynopsisGrab your knife and fork and get ready to dig in to human history through the lens of food and the struggle to acquire it with award-winning celebrity food editor and author Tanya Steel. This book includes 30 kid-tested and approved recipes inside!Did you know that Christopher Columbus set out on his most famous voyage in search not of the new world, but cinnamon? Or that rich people in the Middle Ages served flaming peacocks and spun sugar castles to their lucky dinner party guests? Did you ever wonder why M&Ms were invented? (Hint: That candy coating isn''t just for decoration!) The quest for food has inspired all kinds of adventures and misadventures around the world, and this book explores the wildest and wackiest of them all, from prehistoric times through modern day. Hungry readers can go on a finger-licking romp through the ages to discover the origins of today''s common foods, yucky habits of yore, marvelous inventions that changed the way we ate and coo
£18.10
National Geographic Kids How Things Work Then and Now
Book SynopsisTravel back in time and into the not-so-distant future to dissect, explore, and discover how all kinds of things do what they do! Along the way, you''ll learn why cotton candy is so fluffy, how scientists built a space suit for Mars, and what goes into animating your favorite cartoons.Look inside, take it apart, turn it over, and figure out how things work! Quippy descriptions, full-color diagrams, and brilliant photographs make even the most intimidating subjects completely accessible--and totally fun! (We''re looking at you, space robots.) For every explanation, we touch on basic principles and then dive deeper. Just want to know what terraforming is? We''ve got you covered. Want to know how to terraform, say, Mars? We''ll explain that, too.But this book isn''t just for explaining things. We''ll also introduce you to the dreamers, scientists, and innovators who create this amazing stuff. You''ll meet a NASA engineer, an underwater archaeologist, and a ch
£19.22
