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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Trivia & curious facts

Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Planet Earth (Paperback): Sonya Newland Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Planet Earth (Paperback)
Sonya Newland
R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sort 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 Planet Earth, will you separate the facts from the fakes?: Is it true that our planet is radioactive? Is Antarctica really the coldest place on Earth? A day is 24 hours long, or is it? The North Pole is moving. Is that fact or fake? 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

Bodies (Hardcover): Robin Twiddy Bodies (Hardcover)
Robin Twiddy; Designed by Amy Li
R437 R359 Discovery Miles 3 590 Save R78 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Science is a serious business. Important scientific people in important white coats doing important things, answering important, serious questions. ...Right? WRONG! Sometimes, you just need to know what animal poops cubes, how to run across a swimming pool filled with custard or how loud the world's loudest burp is. And when your questions are silly, you don't need a serious scientist. You need... SILLY SCIENCE! Let's get silly!

How Football Can Change the World (Paperback): Matt Oldfield How Football Can Change the World (Paperback)
Matt Oldfield; Illustrated by Ollie Mann
R220 R176 Discovery Miles 1 760 Save R44 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

From 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.

The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff (Paperback): Andy Seed The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff (Paperback)
Andy Seed; Illustrated by Scott Garrett 1
R244 R198 Discovery Miles 1 980 Save R46 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This laugh-out-loud book is bursting with lists, facts, jokes and funny true stories all about silly people, silly animals, silly inventions, silly names and much more. Discover The Great Stink, the man who ate a bike, a girl really called Lorna Mower and a sofa that can do 101mph. Find out about famous pranks, crazy festivals, nutty cats, gross foods, epic sports fails, ludicrously silly words and really rubbish predictions. There are even lots of great silly things to do. Unmissable!

A Mathematician Like Me (Hardcover): Shini Somara A Mathematician Like Me (Hardcover)
Shini Somara; Illustrated by Nadja Sarell
R409 R337 Discovery Miles 3 370 Save R72 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Striking illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce young readers to the world of maths, creative thinking and problem-solving. Setting off on a camping adventure with her cousin, Aliyah soon discovers that numbers are everywhere, whether it's counting out money at the shops, planning trips on the train or even stargazing in a forest. As Aliyah solves some sums of her own, she learns about the brilliant mathematicians who have helped us understand our world. Soon she can't wait to become a maths whizz too! With pages encouraging kids to play maths games with their friends, this brilliant picture book written by engineer and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara unlocks a love of numbers and creative thinking, and celebrates women in STEM. Also available in the series: - A Scientist Like Me - A Coder Like Me - An Engineer Like Me

Dunes (Hardcover): Robin Twiddy Dunes (Hardcover)
Robin Twiddy; Designed by Gareth Liddington
R399 R326 Discovery Miles 3 260 Save R73 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Calling all coast explorers! Grab your magnifying glasses, binoculars and your ever-handy notebooks - we have a coast to explore. There are hidden habitats, natural treasures and majestic coastal creatures to be discovered. Start the adventure that will last a lifetime.

150 Happy Facts by The Happy Broadcast (Paperback): Keith Bonnici 150 Happy Facts by The Happy Broadcast (Paperback)
Keith Bonnici; Illustrated by Mauro Gatti; The Happy Broadcast
R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the creators of the incredibly popular social channel, The Happy Broadcast, comes an illustrated book packed with 150 wholesome, positive facts for kids to learn from and enjoy. Did you know that giraffe populations in Africa have rebounded by 20 percent since 2015? Or that researchers are looking into a mustard-based fuel (yes, like the stuff on hamburgers!) for airplanes? And have you ever heard of something called "pee-cycling?" With so much negative news in the mainstream media, it is often easy to forget that there are countless amazingly positive things happening in our world. That is why Mauro Gatti, an Emmy award-winning creator and illustrator, started The Happy Broadcast in 2018 as an Instagram channel focused on surfacing some of the positive actors in our world who are driving change in areas like the environment, animal rights, social justice, and more. Science shows that a positive outlook greatly improves mental health, and The Happy Broadcast has become a movement to ensure that in the world of news, positivity wins out! The book includes over 150 illustrated news items that kids are sure to enjoy. In 150 Happy Facts by The Happy Broadcast, you'll read all about 150 happy and anxiety-free facts like the ones above. Topics include animals, mental health, sports, and more! Each happy fact is illustrated by award-winning artist Mauro Gatti and accompanied by informative text that has been vetted by experts. This is a great nonfiction book for kids, or anyone who needs a little good news in their life.

Kawaii Cuties: Scratch Magic (Hardcover): Becky Herrick Kawaii Cuties: Scratch Magic (Hardcover)
Becky Herrick; Illustrated by Jannie Ho
R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This amazing activity book is PACKED with adorable art! Scratch off patterns to reveal what the Kawaii Cuties are having at a picnic, complete mazes to help them get home safely, draw your own chibi characters and a whole lot more! This fun and interactive Scratch Magic book comes with a wooden stylus. Includes tons of fun activities and drawing prompts and 20 bonus notebook pages at the end. an easy way for anyone to create colourful art to be proud of includes fun puzzles and sweet quizzes to complete with the included stylus this book provides hours of fun and is the perfect gift for any kawaii fan!

Unstoppable Us: Volume 1 - How Humans Took Over The World (Paperback): Yuval Noah Harari Unstoppable Us: Volume 1 - How Humans Took Over The World (Paperback)
Yuval Noah Harari; Illustrated by Ricard Zaplana Ruiz
R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.

We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don't have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world? 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 hunting mammoths, to flying to the moon? It is because we are unstoppable. But what made us so? Well, we have the most amazing superpower: the ability to tell stories. Fairy tales have led us from imagining ghosts and spirits to being able to create money (yes, really!). And this has made us very powerful... but very deadly. Nothing stands in our way, and we always want more.

So get ready for the most amazing story there ever was - the incredible true tale of the Unstoppables. Find out how fire shrank our stomachs, how our ancestors spoke to animals, what football can tell us about being human, how we used oursuperpower for good and bad... and how YOU have the superpower to change the world.

With full-colour illustrations showing the relentless rise and rise of the human race, this is history like you've never experienced it before.

Every Day Amazing - Fantastic Facts for Every Day of the Year (Hardcover): Mike Barfield Every Day Amazing - Fantastic Facts for Every Day of the Year (Hardcover)
Mike Barfield; Illustrated by Marianna Madriz
R545 R451 Discovery Miles 4 510 Save R94 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Read fun facts daily throughout the year, or look up birthdays to see what amazing events in history happened on that day! Did you know that Buzz Aldrin took the first selfie in space on November 12th 1966? Or that October 21st is International Day of the Nacho? Something amazing really does happen every single day!

A Really Short History Of Nearly Everything (Hardcover): Bill Bryson A Really Short History Of Nearly Everything (Hardcover)
Bill Bryson
R506 Discovery Miles 5 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Perfect for ages 8 to 80!

Adapted from A Short History of Nearly Everything, this stunningly illustrated book from Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science, and everything in between!

Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something?
Or thought about how we can weigh the earth?
Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe?

Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet, to the dawn of the dinosaurs, and everything in between.

And discover our own incredible journey, from single cell to civilisation, including the brilliant (and sometimes very bizarre) scientists who helped us find out the how and why.

The ideal book for curious young readers everywhere.

Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds (Paperback): Andrew Pinder Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds (Paperback)
Andrew Pinder; Steve Martin
R134 Discovery Miles 1 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This 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 ... To stay light enough to fly, bats poo just 30-60 minutes after eating. 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 artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life. With tons of awesome things to discover, this book 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

Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds (Paperback): Andrew Pinder Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds (Paperback)
Andrew Pinder; Steve Martin
R134 Discovery Miles 1 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This info-packed 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 Argentinosaurus was the biggest dinosaur ever. It was 40 metres (130 feet) from head to tail. That's the length of four double-decker buses. The Antarctic can be so cold that a cup of boiling water thrown in the air turns to ice before it hits the ground. 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, 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

Sick and Poo (Hardcover): Holly Duhig Sick and Poo (Hardcover)
Holly Duhig; Designed by Jasmine Pointer
R405 R333 Discovery Miles 3 330 Save R72 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From puke and poo to blood and guts animals will eat almost anything. Learn all about rubbish-raiding racoons and dung-dining dogs as you tuck into these gruesome books. This series takes a look at the gourmet meals of the animal kingdom where table manners don't exist and you won't be asking for dessert Doggie bag anyone|From puke and poo to blood and guts animals will eat almost anything. Learn all about rubbish-raiding racoons and dung-dining dogs as you tuck into these gruesome books.This series takes a look at the gourmet meals of the animal kingdom where table manners don't exist and you won't be asking for dessertDoggie bag anyone

Weird But True Birthdays (Paperback): National Geographic Kids Weird But True Birthdays (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids
R181 Discovery Miles 1 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Do you LOVE your birthday and never want it to end? Keep the party spirit pumping all year with this mind-boggling book! Did you know that on each birthday, you are 31,536,000 seconds older than you were on your last birthday? Or that the winner at the world birthday-cake-eating championship ate 14.5 pounds of cake in just under eight minutes? How about that you likely share your birthday with about 20.8 million other people around the globe? Unwrap 300 wacky facts and pictures showcasing the hilarious history, crazy coincidences, awesome astrological beliefs, and surprising statistics behind birthdays. You'll be blown away by the world's craziest cakes, most elaborate decorations, and most grandiose gifts to ever commemorate a year in the life. Whether you're celebrating your own birthday, looking for the perfect present, or just love wacky trivia, this fact-packed, fun-filled book takes the cake! Complete your collection with other Weird But True! fan favorites: Weird But True! Animals Weird But True! USA Weird But True! Dinosaurs Ultimate Weird But True! Weird But True! Gross ... and more! For more quirky facts and interactive fun, check out the Nat Geo Kids Challenge on Amazon Alexa for over 100 rounds of "Weird But True ... or False!" Available now through Amazon Kids+ subscriptions.

i-SPY Winter - Spy it! Score it! (Paperback): I Spy i-SPY Winter - Spy it! Score it! (Paperback)
I Spy
R88 Discovery Miles 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points outdoors and indoors with more than 130 things to find. From animals and plants to constellations, festivals and food they'll learn all about the signs of winter along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone! For even more seasonal fun check out i-SPY Autumn (ISBN 9780008468231), i-SPY Spring (ISBN 9780008468255) and i-SPY Summer (ISBN 9780008468262).

Football School: The Greatest Ever Quiz Book (Paperback): Alex Bellos, Ben Lyttleton Football School: The Greatest Ever Quiz Book (Paperback)
Alex Bellos, Ben Lyttleton; Illustrated by Spike Gerrell
R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Test 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.

If - A Mind-Bending Way of Looking at Big Ideas and Numbers (Paperback): David J. Smith If - A Mind-Bending Way of Looking at Big Ideas and Numbers (Paperback)
David J. Smith
R275 R246 Discovery Miles 2 460 Save R29 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'If the Sun were the size of a grapefruit, Earth would be the size of a grain of salt. Even the largest planet, Jupiter, would be only as big as a large pea.' Some things are so big or so old that it's hard to wrap your mind around them. In If, we look at these hard-to-imagine objects and events and compare them to things we can instantly see, feel and touch. It is wonderful new way of seeing the world and is a fascinating way of understanding numbers and big ideas for children aged 8 and upwards. The author, David J Smith has found ingenious ways of scaling down everything from time lines (the history of the Earth is compressed into a single year!), to quantitites (all the wealth in the world is divided into one hundred coins), to size differences (the planets are shown as different-sized balls). Each description is beautifully illustrated to reinforce the concept in a child's mind. By reducing everything to human scale, the big ideas and concepts are easier to grasp and, therefore, more meaningful. This fact-filled book is for children who love to be wowed by exciting new facts, figures, stats and information. It is also the perfect vehicle for visual learners, since it's 'infographic' approach makes information easier to understand through imagery. As well as being an excellent read for pleasure, If is also an amazing classroom resource that can be reached for again and again when studying scale and measurement in maths, but also has many applications for the study of space or the earth in science and geography, social studies and PSHE. For those who want to delve deeper, thre are 6 suggestions for practical projects at the back of the book as well as a full page of resource information. Covers topics as diverse as: evolution of man and early life forms, time line of the last 3000 years in history, inventions through the ages, continents, water, energy and population.

The Jokiest Joking Trivia Book Ever Written . . . No Joke! - 1,001 Surprising Facts to Amaze Your Friends (Paperback): Brian... The Jokiest Joking Trivia Book Ever Written . . . No Joke! - 1,001 Surprising Facts to Amaze Your Friends (Paperback)
Brian Boone; Illustrated by Amanda Brack
R348 R291 Discovery Miles 2 910 Save R57 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For fans of our best-selling joke book series comes a new volume chock-full of amazing facts about everything from food to travel to science to history - all in a fun, easy-to-read format with hand-drawn original illustations! Kids will love to impress their friends with their cool knowledge, and parents will be happy their kids are learning something. For example: There are exactly 206 bones in your body. (We counted.) More than half of those are in your hands, toes, fingers, and feet. Think how cold you are when you forget your winter coat. Now consider how cold you'd be without your skin. Your skin weighs the same as four heavy winter coats.

Jaco Jacobs se groot klop-klop-grappieboek (Afrikaans, Paperback): Jaco Jacobs Jaco Jacobs se groot klop-klop-grappieboek (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Jaco Jacobs
R160 R138 Discovery Miles 1 380 Save R22 (14%) Ships in 7 - 11 working days
Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Inventions (Paperback): Annabel Savery Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Inventions (Paperback)
Annabel Savery
R255 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R51 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Sort 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 Inventions, will you separate the facts from the fakes?: Is it true that t-shirts were invented because men couldn't sew on buttons? Were popsicles really invented by accident by an 11-year-old boy? Bubble wrap was supposed to be used as wallpaper, fact or fake? Could early cameras really take pictures of ghosts? 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

Absolutely Everything! - A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things Too Numerous to Mention (Hardcover):... Absolutely Everything! - A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things Too Numerous to Mention (Hardcover)
Christopher Lloyd; Illustrated by Andy Forshaw
R713 R628 Discovery Miles 6 280 Save R85 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Discover how science, nature and history connect in this fast-paced, entertaining and incredibly informative history of the world, from the beginning of time to the present day. How was our universe made from a tiny speck of energy? Where did the first trees, plants, animals and humans come from? What happened to the dinosaurs? What was so miserable about medieval times? How were railroads and electricity invented? What are the perils of global warming? From the Neanderthals to the Wright Brothers, from the Silk Trade to the Industrial Revolution, from dinosaurs to plastic, embark on an entertaining journey across millennia and continents. With photos, illustrations, timelines and maps in every chapter, there is no better way to understand the earth's entire history than with this captivating book by Christopher Lloyd, author of the bestselling What on Earth Happened.

Instaworld! (Paperback): Scholastic Instaworld! (Paperback)
Scholastic 1
R175 R99 Discovery Miles 990 Save R76 (43%) Ships in 3 - 5 working days

Packed with pics, facts and fun, INSTAWORLD is the perfect book for those who love everything cute. From famous vloggers, to cool singers, perfect puppies and yummy cupcakes, INSTAWORLD features gorgeous photos to flick through and stare at. Complete with insta-worthy filters and hashtags, it also includes facts, stats and info about all your favourite things.

Holidays are Better with Friends (Hardcover): Micol Ostow Holidays are Better with Friends (Hardcover)
Micol Ostow; Illustrated by Keiron Ward
R306 Discovery Miles 3 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Celebrate all your favourite Friends holiday moments in this OFFICIAL picture book! Have a merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, wonderful Thanksgiving, sweet Valentine's Day, and a whole lot more in this adorable Friends picture book! "You can't have Thanksgiving without turkey. That's like Fourth of July without apple pie or Friday with no two pizzas." -Joey Tribbiani From the Holiday Armadillo to Rachel's beef trifle to the Geller Cup, this book is packed with hilarious and relatable holiday moments. Rachel, Ross, Joey, Phoebe, Chandler and Monica make every holiday fun ... most of the time. After all, could this picture book be any more festive? Based on the blockbuster TV show Featuring all your favourite characters Fans of all ages will love this picture book

Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Dinosaurs (Paperback): Sonya Newland Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Dinosaurs (Paperback)
Sonya Newland
R255 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R51 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Sort 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 Dinosaurs will you separate the facts from the fakes?: Is there really a dinosaur named after Hogwarts School? Is it true that Stegosaurus had two brain? Dinosaurs were great parents, fact or fake? T rex stood upright, or did it? 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

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