Children’s / Teenage general interest: General knowledge

Book SynopsisFrom the winner of the 2020 Children's Sports Book of the Year Award.This inspiring collection shows young readers that football has the power to change the world, and so do they! The ultimate gift for every football-obsessed child.Did you know that football can change the world?Well, have you heard of . . .*The children who built a floating football pitch?*The match that stopped a nation fighting?*The girl who kicked down barriers to win the World Cup?*The footballer who fought food poverty?Readers will uncover the most incredible and unbelievable stories of football changing the world for the better, and discover how they can too.Compiled by bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is the second book in the award-winning Unbelievable Football series. Inspiring, entertaining and conversation-starting, this is a book for football fans everywhere.

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Book Synopsis'Never mind the kids, I’ve had an education from reading this book! ... Recommended for any budding scientists, eco-warriors or fans of weird facts' Rachel Riley, TV presenter and mathematician ‘The best way to get out of being bored is discovering something new. The great thing about this book is it whizzes you off to a world of facts you had never heard of. Result: not being bored. Result!’ Michael Rosen, Children’s poet and author ‘Every page bursting with fantastic facts you never thought you needed to know. Indispensable, planet-saving, fact-tastic fun for all the family!’ Dallas Campbell, BBC Science presenter In this new book, TV science expert Dr Emily Grossman answers incredible and important questions about our natural world. You’ll find out silly things like why some animals do square-shaped poos and which direction a dog is likely to face while weeing, but you’ll also learn what climate change and wildlife loss are actually doing to our planet and what YOU can do to help. Covering a diverse range of key science topics, from human biology and animals and plants to the weather and space, Dr Emily shows readers why Earth is so weird and wonderfully great. Did you know there's a planet in our solar system where it actually rains diamonds? Imagine that! If you lived there, you'd always be picking them out of your hair, your pockets and probably your pants! Dr Emily also tackles Earth's BIGGEST problem: climate change. Through clear, sensitive explanations, you’ll find out what is actually happening to our Earth and what this means for both humans and wildlife - and what we can all do to help! Written by TV science expert, STEM ambassador and advocate for women in science Dr Emily Grossman, this book will make your eyebrows rise, your jaw drop and your world WHIZZ! It will also give you hope about our future and how we can ALL make a difference. ‘I love this book! It's funny, accessible and quirky and has exactly the right balance of questions and information to light the flame of scientific inquiry in young minds. A must-read for all budding young scientists’ Lucy Hawking, Children’s science author ‘Since we got this book, all my kids want to talk about is diamond rain, tuna fish eyeballs and how to save the planet … thank goodness Emily has written down the answers to their insatiably curious questions in a single handy and hilarious volume’ Helen Arney, Science presenter, comedian and author Emily Grossman's first book Brain-fizzing Facts: Awesome Science Questions Answered was shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2020.Trade ReviewThe best way to get out of being bored is discovering something new. The great thing about this book is it whizzes you off to a world of facts you had never heard of. Result: not being bored. Result! * Michael Rosen, Children's poet and author *Never mind the kids, I’ve had an education from reading this book! Dr Emily explains complex science, including vital info to help protect the planet, in really easy-to-understand bites. If you want to learn something new and fun whilst entertaining the offspring, then this is the book for you! Recommended for any budding scientists, eco-warriors or fans of weird facts * Rachel Riley, TV presenter and maths expert *Emily's book is the perfect antidote to dated school syllabuses ... I wish I’d had it as a kid! * Matthew Shribman, Science presenter and Head Teacher *Since we got this book, all my kids want to talk about is diamond rain, tuna fish eyeballs and how to save the planet … thank goodness Emily has written down the answers to their insatiably curious questions in a single handy and hilarious volume * Helen Arney, Science presenter, comedian and author *Dr Emily has chosen the most amazing facts for this book. And the explanations that go with them are really clear. My kids wouldn't let me stop reading it! * Steve Mould, Science presenter and author *I love this book! It's funny, accessible and quirky and has exactly the right balance of questions and information to light the flame of scientific inquiry in young minds. A must-read for all budding young scientists * Lucy Hawking, Children's science author *What a pyrotechnic display of fascination this book is! ... Emily has a writing style and instinct that knows exactly how to drive forward a healthy curiosity and inquisitiveness. I’m sure many future scientists will describe this book as the starting point that hooked them in * Jon Culshaw, voice actor, comedian and amateur Astronomer *This fact-full book will engage and entertain young readers. They'll grow into better citizens - committed to ensuring that life on Earth will flourish * Lord Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal *Every page bursting with fantastic facts you never thought you needed to know. Indispensable, planet-saving, fact-tastic fun for all the family! * Dallas Campbell, BBC Science presenter *This fascinating book landed on our shelves yesterday and we are so excited about it! It really is World-whizzing! ... From stinky poo facts, to learning all about buzzy bees and dinosaurs, it really has it all! ... A must have for the summer holidays and absolutely perfect if you have a reluctant reader too * The Book Den, Hythe *From the very beginning, i.e. the investigation of whether dogs face a certain direction in which to wee I was sold! This is not only a question I have posed myself on many a dog walk but I know for a FACT kids are going to love this book. This is what kids want to read and so do I * Bookseller at Little English Bookworm *

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Book SynopsisRecord Breakers at the Olympic Games celebrates the best records, achievements and stories in the history of the modern summer Olympic Games.Comprehensive in scope, the book features record performances in every sport and discipline since Athens 1896, and highlights the jawdropping efforts and dramatic moments that make up the Games'' tapestry of tales. Additonally, the book charts new sporting additions, such as skateboarding and rock-climbing, which have attracted a new legion of young fans. There is also a section devoted to the Paralympics, citing the stars and star performances that have propelled the profile of the Paralympic movement in modern times. This is a perfect guide for young fans in the run up to the Paris Games in 2024.

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Book SynopsisBecome a word virtuoso in just one year with 366 zany words aimed to impress. This charmingly illustrated book features captivating words selected by the masterminds at Britannica to highlight the best of the English language. Follow a menagerie of animals as they teach one new word for each day of the year, including a pronunciation guide, definition, sample sentence and interesting trivia about the word's usage or etymology. Each month concludes with an outlandish story that features all the new words learned. This wonderfully wordy book will add pizzazz to any vocabulary and turn whippersnappers into lifelong word lovers.Trade ReviewRead Plus reviewed and highly recommended Word of the Day. “Britannica's Word of the Day is a small, yet compact hardcover book that will be a wonderful addition to a librarian or teacher’s daily routine, or be placed in a school, public or classroom library. Every day a new and challenging word is introduced in an engaging manner. The bold and colourful illustrations are humourous and graphic in style. Each month is clearly defined and easy to find. * Read Plus *This compact book is sure to widen the vocabulary of any young (or old!) wordsmith. A word is shown for each day of the year, teamed with a comprehensive definition and wonderfully zany illustrations”. * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisRadzi Chinyanganya has been presenting television for over 10 years including flagship shows such as Blue Peter, Crufts, the Paralympics and Winter Olympics. Prior to this he was a top 10 GB skeleton bobsleigh athlete. Radzi can also be regularly seen presenting athletics, snooker, tennis, strongman events and wrestling, to name a few, as well as movie premieres for much loved children's classics such as The Lion King and Toy Story 4. You can follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok sharing his love of facts at @iamradzi.

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Book SynopsisPack your brain with athletic fun and trivia ahead of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games!Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about the one of world's biggest international sporting events!Meet all your favourite Olympic and Paralympic stars and discover the pioneering athletes who paved their way in this fun-filled, stat-packed book. From impressive world records and daring athletic feats to the most hilarious moments, this book has everything you need to know and is fully illustrated throughout.Look out for more Amazing Facts 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 KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know

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Book SynopsisWhy is the sea salty?How far away is space?Why can''t I tickle myself?Why can''t we live forever?Children ask the most interesting and challenging questions. But how are we supposed to answer them...?At last! Expert answers to those big questions children ask, with help from:Sir David AttenboroughHeston BlumenthalKate HumbleAlain de BottonPhilip PullmanDr Richard DawkinsBear GryllsDame Jacqueline WilsonJarvis CockerDame Kelly HolmesNoam ChomskyJessica EnnisDerren BrownMiranda HartTracey EminHarry HillA C GraylingDr Christian Jessenand many more!

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Book SynopsisChris Maynard is an editor and writer for several children's magazines. He is the author of I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings.Josy Bloggs is an author and illustrator who has worked on a variety of nonfiction and fiction children's books. They specialise in middle grade nonfiction including STEM and STEAM topics.

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Book SynopsisWinner of Best Books with Facts in the 2013 Blue Peter awards, voted for by children.This paperback edition includes a link to download a free audio version of the book read by Sir Tony Robinson.In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders World War II, Sir Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about World War II! It's history, but not as we know it!Find out everything you need to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book, including:- Just how useful mashed potato is- How the Battle of Britain was won- What it takes to be a spy- How D-Day was kept a surpriseFor more World War history facts in this fun series, discover World War I.

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Book SynopsisThe fastest police cars and motorbikes. . .The most powerful trucks . . .Firefighting helicopters . . .A thrilling book packed with full-colour technical illustrations and information about emergency vehicles from around the world. Featuring various emergency scenarios, and fully researched to be up to the minute, this book is already a hit in-house .

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Book SynopsisReaders can discover all the foul facts about the SLIMY STUARTS, including why some slimy Stuarts ate toads, snails and fleas, which king picked his nose and never washed his hands and why people wore fish on their feet (bleeugh!). These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

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Book SynopsisPack your brain with football fun and trivia funny, fact-filled and fully illustrated!Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about the beautiful game from all around the world!Find out which football teams travelled to the first ever FIFA World Cup together.Discover the world record for the lowest altitude football match.Meet the king who named one of the world's most famous football clubs.From jaw-dropping goals to the silliest celebrations, this fun-filled, stat-packed book has everything you need to know about your favourite football stars and the pioneering players who paved their way.Fully illustrated throughout!Look out for more Amazing Facts 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 KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know

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Book SynopsisAn eye-popping fact book with a LEGO twist - discover amazing information about the world around us with the help of LEGO minifigures and bricks!Did you know a Goliath spider weighs the same as 75 2x4 LEGO bricks? Or that LEGO bricks and minifigures in various forms have travelled to Saturn, Mars, and the International Space Station? And did you know the Taj Mahal gets a mud pack treatment to remove pollution stains? Or that hummingbirds are the only birds that fly backwards? From unbelievable space and nature facts, to mind-boggling inventions and technology trivia, children will be amazed and entertained with incredible information about the LEGO world and our own. 2022 The LEGO Group.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the weirdest and most wonderful creatures of Planet Earth!In this curated collection, award-winning illustrator Ben Rothery pairs fascinating facts with his stunning artwork to bring you the most incredible creatures in the animal kingdom. From the bone-crunching beard vulture to the venomous platypus and to the miscroscopic tardigrade that can survive for up to 30 years without food or waterand many, many more , you''ll enjoy exploring just how weird and how wonderful the world of animals can be!

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate collection of jokes for witty children

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Book SynopsisWhy is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? Which animal can breathe through its bottom? And how do these things all link together? This brilliant book will have eyebrows raised and jaws dropping as it uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe's ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human's? How much does the Internet weigh? Written by science superstar and STEM Ambassador Dr Emily Grossman, this book will answer all science questions you may or may not have wondered about. Each section in the book is linked to the one before it, creating a fantastically interactive structure, where a question answered brings up new curiosities and surprises. This is the perfect book for children who love learning about science or who need an extra nudge when it comes to STEM subjects. After all, who wouldn't want to find out Trade Review“Prepare for mind-blowing science with this collection of random, revolting and ridiculous facts. If you want to know what the centre of the Milky Way might taste like, this is for you.” -- Sunday Express S Magazine * Sunday Express S Magazine *“Packed with weird, amusing and mind-boggling facts, this brilliant interactive book from science expert and STEM Ambassador Dr Emily Grossman is as fun as it is educational. Featuring scientific explanations and experiments, it takes young readers on an enlightening and descriptive journey with humour and entertaining illustrations. It might be aimed at kids but don’t be surprised if adults can’t put it down either.” -- CultureFly * CultureFly *“This is the perfect book for anyone who loves learning about science and all things odd!” -- First News * First News *‘’If this book doesn’t encourage a new race of young scientists then nothing will.’’ -- Irish Examiner * Irish Examiner *

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Book SynopsisTest your football knowledge with over 300 funny and fascinating questions about the beautiful game.How much do you know about football – and the world? Test yourself and your friends with over 300 brain-busting questions from Football School. Discover questions on star strikers, crafty coaches, momentous matches and much, much more. Packed with hilarious cartoons and fascinating trivia, this spin-off from the bestselling series is the perfect way for fans to learn more about the beautiful game.Trade ReviewThis is a brilliant new edition quiz book for football fans everywhere. * The Strawberry Post *

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Book SynopsisA visually stunning collection of facts and figures for all the family to enjoy.How much do clouds weigh? Who invented the pencil? How many ways can you tie a knot? Discover the answer to these and many other questions in this elegant and absorbing miscellany of general knowledge. From music notation to Roman numerals and from the skeleton to the solar system, essential facts are brought to life by stylish infographics and fascinating commentary. With pictures by effortlessly stylish print-maker James Brown and fact-filled explanations by celebrated author Richard Platt, there is a world of information at your fingertips in this book sure to amuse and intrigue even the most curious minds.

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Book SynopsisThis info-packed fact book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from space and science to dinosaurs and minibeasts.Did you know ...The huge Argentinosaurus weighed as much as 14 fully grown elephants, and was as tall as a 6-storey building.The Antarctic can be so cold that a cup of boiling water thrown in the air turns to ice before it hits the ground.The book is split into 9 themed chapters, covering topics from Planet Earth and Animals to Space and Science. Every fact is accompanied with a hilarious illustration by artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life.With tons of awesome things to discover and read about – from chimpanzee astronauts and pink dolphins to ice hotels and blue sunsets – this book will keep curious kids laughing and learning for hours on end.Also available in the series: 9781780559261 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds 9781780559278 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds

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Book SynopsisFollow a colourful blessing of globetrotting unicorns as they gallop around the world on an incredible whistle-stop tour.From a star-studded film premiere and a flamboyant festival, to a wild safari adventure and a beautiful tropical beach, there are 17 intricately illustrated scenes to search, and seven sensational unicorns to spot in every location.Also available:9781782439950 Where's the Unicorn Now?9781782439639 The Magical Unicorn Society9781789290561 The Magical Unicorn Society Colouring BookTrade ReviewWhere's the Unicorn? is set to thrill puzzle fans with its fiendishly difficult brainteasers * Daily Mail *Puzzle lovers will be driven galloping mad * The Sun *

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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 SynopsisThe perfect book for young curious minds who love to ask WEIRD and WONDERFUL questions.Did dinosaurs beat us to the moon? Is the Loch Ness Monster real?Can imaginary friends come to life?Should we all be learning to speak cat?Want to impress your friends and family with some BANANAS but TRUE facts? Then discover the world of impossible things with fact detective Dan Schreiber. This book will give you the answers to all of your big questions, no matter how silly! From discovering if monsters are real to seeking out haunted sausage rolls, exploring the world''s strangest curses to finding the truth about time travel, this book has everything!With hilarious illustrations and comic strips in every chapter, you won''t want to put this book down!

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Book SynopsisAn engaging, alternative history of the world for children, which helps to make sense of today. The present can loom very large in a child’s mind: all the crises and challenges of the modern world can feel overwhelming and at times dispiriting. This book is a big history of the world, from the beginnings of the universe to now, which places the reader at its centre. It encourages them to think about how and why they experience the world as they do and offers a helpful perspective by placing their thoughts and feelings in the context of our history and evolution. Big Ideas From History is an immense story of what has happened through time that speaks personally and constructively to a growing mind. What might the dinosaurs or the ancient Egyptians, the Aztec warriors or the Enlightenment thinkers of the 18th century tell us that could be interesting and useful to hear now? The insights we need are scattered in time and place, waiting to be discovered. The book also looks to the future and asks the reader to imagine a world they would like to live in. What might they learn from self-knowledge? How can they grow, develop and create their own place in history? It is a thoughtful and inspiring introduction to the world around us, which encourages the child to engage with themselves and others through history.

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Book SynopsisBursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers perfect for curious children everywhere!

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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 Synopsis How do you sum up the amazing world of art in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From pottery to Pointillism, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to art. Basically, everything you need to know in a nutshell.  Along with some classic methods, such as painting and sketching, you'll also discover less predictable aspects of art that will give you a fresh perspective. Featuring materials, elements, methods, art movements, styles, and places this book covers a wide range of topics and themes, as well as some key artists of the past and present. With a clean, contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. A large striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100 words of text.  Other titles in the 100 Things to Know About series include: Ancient World, World Politics, <Table of ContentsMATERIALS Acrylics Bronze Chalk Charcoal Clay Crayon Easel Gouache Ink Marble Mixed media Oils Pastel Pencil Pigment Tempera Watercolour ELEMENTS Colour Composition Contrast Line Shape Subject Texture Theme Tone METHODS Brushwork Calligraphy Carving Ceramics Collage Drawing Engraving Etching Foreshortening Fresco Gilding Glassblowing Impasto Painting Perspective Photography Pointillism Pottery Printmaking Relief Screenprint Sculpture Silhouette Sketch Stencil Wash Woodcut MOVEMENTS Abstract Ancient Egyptian Ancient Greek Ancient Roman Baroque Cubism Expressionism Fauvism Futurism Impressionism Modernism Neoclassicism Pop art Post-Impressionism Realism Renaissance Romanticism Surrealism Symbolism Ukiyo-e ART STYLES Animation Cartoon Conceptual Graffiti Graphics Hieroglyphs Illusion Illustration Installation Kinetic Land Miniature Mosaic Mural Performance Portrait Prehistoric Primitivism Scape Still life Textiles PLACES Auction Exhibition Gallery Museum Studio Workshop

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Book SynopsisIn this stylish follow-up to 'Lift-the-Flap Biggest, Fastest, Tallest', readers can find out what the strongest, deadliest, fiercest, cleverest, hottest, coldest, smelliest and weirdest things are. Ideal for children who want the information but are daunted by the sheer size and word count of other 'Records' books. There are facts about all kinds of animals, amazing achievements by people around the world, the most impressive computers and robots, and even the most powerful forces in the known universe.Table of Contents1 STRONGEST2 CLEVEREST3 DEADLIEST4 FIERCEST5 HOTTEST6 COLDEST7 LOUDEST8 SMELLIEST9 WEIRDEST

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Book SynopsisJoin CHRIS PACKHAM on an epic exploration of the animal kingdom in this ultimate animal treasury.Our world is home to billions of animal species, and each one has its own remarkable way of life. Discover the extraordinary places that animals live, how they look after their families, and the incredible journeys that take them huge distances across our planet all brought vividly to life by your own expert guide.For the very first time, all three books in Chris Packham and Jason Cockcroft's Amazing Animal series have been brought together to create the perfect animal treasury for young nature lovers aged 3+.

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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 SynopsisCelebrate the coronation of King Charles III with this fascinating book of facts about Charles, his mother Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Family, his childhood, hobbies, home and his new royal role perfect for 8+ and fully illustrated throughout!Did you know?Charles is passionate about the environment.He was the first royal to go to school.Charles once played the cello on TV.He has a tropical tree frog named after him.Find over 100 extraordinary facts in this fun-packed book, the perfect gift for kids aged 8+.Look out for more Amazing Facts titles: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 KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to KnowTrade Review“Readers with an appetite for royal trivia should not miss Amazing Facts: King Charles III!” – The Oldie ‘This fascinating book about Charles, his mother Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Family, his childhood, hobbies, home and his new royal role will please any history buff with over 100 extraordinary facts’ – Junior magazine ‘Find over 100 extraordinary facts in this fun-packed book, the perfect gift for kids aged 8+.’ – My Baba

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Book SynopsisPut your dinosaur knowledge to the test with this brilliant quiz book for kids!Introducing Dinosaur Knowledge Genius! - a brilliant quiz book packed with over 80 topics on the fascinating prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Which were the most fearsome predators? How big were the most gigantic plant-eaters? Why did so many dinosaurs have frills, crests, or spikes? Did dinosaurs really lay eggs? Which ones had feathers? If you want to know the answers, then this may be the book for you! Take on this brain-busting challenge about prehistoric life.This dinosaur quiz book for children aged 9-12 offers: - Plenty of quiz questions throughout the book to put your knowledge to the test.- Interactive Test Yourself panel lists with three levels of difficulty - starter, challenger, and genius.- Impressive dinosaur graphics that jump out at you on every page.- A variety of fun facts, picture puzzles and quiz questions to keep kids ent

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewOffers children a series of fascinating scientific facts * Daily Telegraph *A sure fire winner . . . sparkles with interest and excitement throughout * Guardian Best Children's Books of 2023 *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review". . . Certain to broaden any young audience’s range of interests. . . .A boffo browser’s buffet tailor-made for delighted sharing." — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisA first colours book from the National Trust packed with things to spot in the countryside!The third in a series of concept books created with the National Trust, this board book takes very young readers on a summer walk through the countryside, looking at all the colours of the rainbow.

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Book SynopsisThink you know a lot about space and the universe? Prepare to learn even more about amazing galaxies, stars, planets and space exploration. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of space 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.

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Book SynopsisFootball School Terrific Teams is part of the bestselling Football School series, which teaches you about the world through football, packed with superstar stories, fun facts and laugh-out-loud illustrations. Perfect for readers 7+ and recommended by the National Literacy Trust, BookTrust, the Premier League and parents and teachers.Discover the incredible true stories behind the most famous clubs in history.Find out the stories behind the most legendary clubs in football history, such as Manchester United, Real Madrid and Liverpool. Explore how these teams have overcome failure and tragedy to win leagues and lift trophies and enter the record books. Also discover fascinating facts about more unknown clubs, including the German team with skull and crossbones logo and the most eco-friendly club in the world. Perfect for fans of Football School: Star Players and Football School: Epic Heroes, this collection of fifty trueTrade ReviewFeatured in The Bookseller July Previews. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *What a gem of a book packed full of stories and facts about football and players. I know that on Monday my class are going to love reading this… just wish I had more copies. Perfect timing for the Euros starting too. -- Teacher * Toppsta *Sebastian loves this series. This one is about many different teams. So many new facts he didn’t know. A great book especially if your into football. -- Parent * Toppsta *A great book for football fans! Perfect to dip into! My class particularly liked the best of the crest information. It is in alphabetical order too which is useful and has a contents page too. Lots of facts like world cup records, home kits and a bit of Geography too! -- Teacher * Toppsta *

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Book SynopsisGlenn Murphy wrote his first book, Why Is Snot Green?, while working at the Science Museum, London. Since then he has written around twenty popular-science titles aimed at kids and teens, including the bestselling How Loud Can You Burp? and Space: The Whole Whizz-Bang Story. His books are read by brainy children, parents and teachers worldwide, and have been translated into Dutch, German, Spanish, Turkish, Finnish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Indonesian. Which is kind of awesome. In 2007 he moved to the United States and began writing full-time, which explains why he now says things like 'kind of awesome'.These days he lives in sunny, leafy North Carolina - with his wife Heather, his son Sean, and two unfeasibly large felines.

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Book SynopsisMind-Controlling Bugs is an eye-opening nonfiction book for kids ages 6 and up that dives into the fascinating world of parasites! Ever wondered what it’s like to be on the menu for a predator and not even feel an urge to escape? It sounds pretty terrifying, but that’s exactly what happens to a cockroach when it’s stung by a jewel wasp! This beautiful but dangerous invader turns its host into a real-life zombie, controlling its mind and leading it to its doom. Poor cockroach! But not all parasites are sinister – some actually help farmers protect their crops from pests. In this book, you’ll explore the weird and wonderful world of parasitic bugs. With an engaging writing style, author Aidan Doyle introduces 20 different insect species that have the incredible ability to control the minds of other creatures, revealing how they do it and why. Packed with amazing science facts and stunning illustrations by Astred Hicks, the skin-crawling Mind-Controlling Bugs is sure to intrigue and entertain, and might just make you see cockroaches in a new light. Who knows? You might end up feeling a bit sorry for them!

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Book SynopsisThis book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and quirky illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from prehistoric animals and Ancient Romans to curious inventions and foody trivia.Did you know ...Wombats defend themselves with their tough bums. When their burrows are attacked, they block the entrance with their bottoms.At Spain’s Tomatina festival, over 20,000 people hurl over a million tomatoes at each other in an hour. What a food fight! Every fact is accompanied with a fun illustration by artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life.With tons of cool things to discover, this book will keep curious kids aged 7+ laughing and learning for hours on end.Also available in the series: 9781780559254 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780559278 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds

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Book SynopsisFounded in 1864, Wrexham AFC is the oldest club in Wales, with passionate fans and a proud history of giant-killing in the cups. But in recent years, the Red Dragons had fallen on hard times.In 2008, the club dropped out of the Football League - and a long, gruelling quest to escape non-league football began. In 2020, new owners from Hollywood - the actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny - took over. With new leadership, and big signings like strikers Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer, the Dragons began to roar once again. Relive the magic of Wrexham AFC's epic fight for promotion - the games, the goals, the highs and lows, the heartbreak and heroism of two incredible seasons for the Welsh team and their loyal legions of supporters!

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Book SynopsisCreate your own 3D fish before discovering fascinating facts about each species, in this gorgeous gift book from the National Trust!

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