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Read all about the toughest leaders and the biggest battles of all time. From ruthless Roman leaders to brave and courageous soldiers, discover amazing war facts from throughout history. Bursting full of fact-filled text in bite sized chunks and jam-packed with eye-popping full colour illustrations!

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There are countless daring, clever and ruthless kings and queens from throughout history. But who was the toughest nut of all? Bursting full of entertaining and witty fact-filled text in bite sized chunks and jam-packed with hilarious full-colour illustrations throughout. From Henry VIII and his many wives to Fredrick the Great and countless other tough-nut monarchs, Hard Nuts of History Kings and Queens includes Hardometers and a Hard Nut rating for some of the toughest kings and queens of all time.

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Have you ever wondered what capitalism is? How about feminism, ecology, epidemiology or astronomy? Well, this book will give you straightforward, easy-to-understand answers to all your troublesome-word questions WITHOUT going on and on for ages OR using even BIGGER words to explain them. Informative, bite-sized explanations alongside beautiful, eye-catching illustrations will help readers aged 8+ understand crucial concepts, giving them the power to take part in the most important conversations on the planet. Perfect for inquisitive minds, this book will appeal to fans of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, Big Ideas for Curious Minds and beyond.More than 100 big words and ideas, simply explained.

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Tracey Turner has written more than 70 books, most of them for children, on subjects including inventions, the universe, famous writers, rude words and deadly perils. Many have sold foreign rights all over the world, and some have become bestsellers. She is also an editor, and commissioned and edited the Horrible Histories series for many years. She lives in Bath, UK, with Tom and their son, Toby.

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Ancient Egypt was packed full of daring, clever and ruthless men and women. But who was the toughest nut of all? Bursting full of entertaining and witty fact-filled text in bite sized chunks and jam-packed with hilarious full-colour illustrations throughout. Includes Hardometers and a Hard Nut rating for some of Egypt's toughest nuts.

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Fact-packed, fun-packed books full of mind-boggling lists, quizzes and stats - certain to be an instant hit!

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History is full of ruthless, brave and down right tough men and women. But who was the hardest one of all? How well do you know your hard nuts of history? Dive into this fantastic fact filled quiz book and discover amazing tales about the toughest men and women who ever lived. Packed full of quizzes, games, full colour artwork and much more Hard Nuts of History Ultimate Quiz and Game Book is bursting full awesome hard nut fun! Do you know who used their enemy's skull as a drinking vessel? Or who lost an entire army in the desert? Test your hard nut knowledge and find out if you know who's the toughest of them all!

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Come on a walk to the beach and find out about the world's oceans and seas, the plants and animals that live there and why they are so important. You'll find out what causes the tides, where coral gets it colour from and why mangrove swamps are important.I'm Glad There Are is series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world around us. The books encourage children aged six plus to observe the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in the series:Bees and Other BugsTrees and Other PlantsClouds and RainStars and the MoonOceans and SeasHumans and Other Animals

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A hilarious, historical fact and joke book from the British Museum collection This joke book is full of side-splittingly hilarious jokes and fascinating facts about civilisations found in the British Museum. Full of bite-size facts about amazing ancient worlds and jokes that will have you howling, Maurice the Museum Mouse's comical collection is just as entertaining as the British Museum's own collection.

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Discover how wheels make the world go round! This fact-packed book takes young readers on a colourful journey through the subject of wheels of all kinds, from Roman chariots to driverless cars, via rollercoasters, cogs and gears, monster trucks and much more. Find out about wheels that whizz you around at fairgrounds, how to ride downhill on a penny-farthing, and why wheels can even help you decorate your bedroom!With Fatti Burke’s stylish and colourful illustrations, Wheels: Cars, Cogs, Carousels and Other Things That Spin is a wonderful journey of discovery.

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Bring your umbrella, and come on a walk to find out about the different types of weather we encounter in our wonderful world. You'll find out about the water cycle, how snow forms and even how rainbows are made!I'm Glad There Are is a series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world around us. The books encourage children aged six plus to observe the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in the series:Bees and Other BugsTrees and Other PlantsClouds and RainStars and the MoonOceans and SeasHumans and Other Animals

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Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite topic.In The Small and Mighty Book of Oceans, readers will find a wealth of facts, stats and profiles about the world's seas and their inhabitants – including everything from whales, sharks, jellyfish and crabs, to coral reefs, and even the strange creatures lurking in the ocean's depths. Original vibrant illustrations and tons of fun facts make this an essential purchase for fans of ocean life in all its forms.

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Myths and legends are packed full of daring, clever and ruthless men and women. But who was the toughest nut of all? Bursting full of entertaining and witty fact-filled text in bite sized chunks and jam-packed with hilarious full-colour illustrations throughout. From Heracles to Robin Hood and countless other mythical tough nuts, Hard Nuts of History Myths and Legends includes Hardometers and a Hard Nut rating for some of the toughest nuts from myths and legends.

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Come on a walk and find out about the animals that live in our wonderful world and why they are so important. You'll discover why we can't live without insects, the unique animals that are in Australia and the world's biggest and fastest land mammals.I'm Glad There Are is series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world around us. The books encourage children aged six plus to observe the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in the series:Bees and Other BugsTrees and Other PlantsClouds and RainStars and the MoonOceans and SeasHumans and Other Animals

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Come on an adventure to find out about the night sky. You'll learn about the planets in the solar system, what shooting stars are and even visit the international space station. I'm Glad There Are is a series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world around us. The books encourage children aged six plus to observe the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in the series:Bees and Other BugsTrees and Other PlantsClouds and RainStars and the MoonOceans and SeasHumans and Other Animals

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Meet Greta Thunberg, the clever and resourceful climate activist who started a solo school strike, aged just fifteen, and inspired millions of young people to join her. Find out: - How worrying about climate change made Greta ill, but taking action made her feel better - Why a real life prince sailed Greta (and her dad) to America on a solar-powered yacht with no toilet - And why she calls Asperger's syndrome her superpower.

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Come on a walk in the fields and find out about the bees and other bugs that live in our wonderful world and why they are so important. You'll find out how to rescue a tired bee, why crickets make their chirping song and discover a moth the size of a dinner plate!I'm Glad There Are is series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world around us. The books encourage children aged six plus to observe the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in the series:Bees and Other BugsTrees and Other PlantsClouds and RainStars and the MoonOceans and SeasHumans and Other Animals

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Do you want to know twelve egg-laying animals that aren't birds, nine animals without brains, and how to say woof in sixteen different languages?Then look no further because Lists for Curious Kids: Animals is absolutely bursting with 206 interesting and informative lists, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase your animal knowledge at the same time!Discover animal invaders, the top 10 most popular pets, fish that light up the ocean, very long snakes . . . and a slam-dunking, basketball-playing rabbit!With quirky, colourful illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this is a great gift purchase but also a book to buy for yourself!

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Bring your umbrella, and come on a walk to find out about the different types of weather we encounter in our wonderful world. You'll find out about the water cycle, how snow forms and even how rainbows are made!I'm Glad There Are is a series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world around us. The books encourage children aged six plus to observe the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in the series:Bees and Other BugsTrees and Other PlantsClouds and RainStars and the MoonOceans and SeasHumans and Other Animals

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Find fossils and follow the footsteps of prehistoric giants by learning how to become a dino detective! Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the age of dinosaurs, Dino Detective In Training will tell you all about the creatures that once roamed Earth - their habitats, how they survived, how they became extinct, and if dinosaurs are still alive today.Discover the life and career of a palaeontologist - what they do and how you could unearth a T-rex fossil. Find out how planet Earth has changed, the different types of rock you'll need to recognise and where fossils are likely to be found. Written by Tracey Turner, Dino Detective In Training is full of fun and practical activities that support learning, with the humorous illustrations making the content truly accessible.

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Enter the hilarious world of Sam Quigley, the strange-fact-obsessed owner of two stick insects called Twiggy and Wiggy in Exploding Beetles and Inflatable Fish.Sam really likes interesting facts, the kind that will make you shout "Wow! I never knew that". Things like:- Woodlice don't wee – instead a smelly gas comes wafting out of their shells - There is a fish with a stomach so stretchy it can swallow things twice as big as itself- Bombardier beetles can explode like toxic water pistols!Written by Tracey Turner, this STEM-focused book is packed with incredible facts and stats about the world’s weirdest animals. With a narrative that will have readers hooked, plus cool cartoon-style illustrations by Andrew Wightman, it’s a perfect book for fact fans, animal lovers and reluctant readers alike.

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Come on an adventure to find out about the night sky. You'll learn about the planets in the solar system, what shooting stars are and even visit the international space station. I'm Glad There Are is a series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world around us. The books encourage children aged six plus to observe the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in the series:Bees and Other BugsTrees and Other PlantsClouds and RainStars and the MoonOceans and SeasHumans and Other Animals

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Do you want to know about eight of the world’s deadliest snakes, forty-nine countries without a coastline and five fearless female warriors?Then look no further because Lists for Curious Kid by Tracey Turner is absolutely bursting with eye-popping and informative lists from around the world, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase your general knowledge at the same time! Discover Ancient Greek monsters, presidential pets, dizzying mountain peaks, super-fast animals … and what not to mention at a donkey’s house.With quirky, colourful illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this is a great gift purchase but also a book to buy for yourself!

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Do you want to know twelve egg-laying animals that aren't birds, nine animals without brains, and how to say woof in sixteen different languages?Then look no further because Lists for Curious Kids: Animals is absolutely bursting with 206 interesting and informative lists, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase your animal knowledge at the same time!Discover animal invaders, the top 10 most popular pets, fish that light up the ocean, very long snakes . . . and a slam-dunking, basketball-playing rabbit!With quirky, colourful illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this is a great gift purchase but also a book to buy for yourself!

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Wings takes readers on a fact-packed flight over a fascinating subject. Written by Tracey Turner, Wings offers a bird’s-eye view of the first aeroplanes, the fastest jet planes, beetles, birds, winged horses, flying dragons – even winged unicorns. There's fun, easy-to-read information on wings of all kinds, including plenty of STEM material, presented in a mixture of text and speech bubbles that's perfect for readers aged 7 plus.With Fatti Burke’s stylish and colourful illustrations, Wings is a wonderful journey of discovery. And don't miss Wheels - the other title in this fantastically fascinating series!

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