Tom Read Wilson is here to take us on a rip-roaring tour through some of the most astonishing and amusing words in the English language with Every Word Tells a Story. See how the English language evolved in this extraordinary exploration of the origins of everyday words. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts, Tom Read Wilson knows even the most ordinary-sounding word can have the most surprising story behind it! Did you know, for instance, that: The word 'bloomers' comes from Amelia Bloomer, who was a women's rights activist and owner and editor of the first U.S. newspaper edited by and for women, who wanted to move more freely in her knickers? Or that the word 'daisy' comes from the Old English daeges eage, meaning 'day's eye', because the petals of a daisy open at dawn and close at dusk? The word 'easel' comes from the Dutch word 'ezel', meaning donkey, because both are depenable and suitable for carrying a load? Or that English nicknames for police officers, 'bobbies' and 'peelers', both come from the names of Sir Robert Peel, British prime minister in the 1800s and creator of the first modern police force? Each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the etymology, word origin and definition. Paired with beautiful, characterful illustrations by Ian Morris, Every Word Tells a Story is a perfect book for young wordsmiths, encouraging kids and adults alike to have fun whilst learning about language.

What's odd, scary, incredible and wonderful all at the same time? Our planet! Dive into the facts all about our planet's most deadly diseases and their curious cures! You won't believe your eyes... or will you?

Let's go on a LIFESIZE adventure! Step into the book and see how you measure up against some of the world's most amazing DEADLY animals. Watch out for the LIFESIZE black caiman jaws, burmese python, slow loris and much more! This interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations of some of world's smallest and largest deadly animals and invites children to think about how they compare with these amazing creatures. This huge, playful book is the perfect introduction to animals for young children from picture book star, Sophy Henn. Climb into the book for a truly wild adventure . . . Try the other books in the series for more LIFESIZE fun! LIFESIZE (9781405289573) LIFESIZE DINOSAURS (9781405293952) LIFESIZE BABY ANIMALS (9781405299497)

A brilliant stocking filler gift for kids this Christmas! Get ready for a whole bunch of fascinating facts and staggering stats! Bursting with 150 fun and fact-filled lists about animals, space, the world, history, technology and lots more. * Explore the top ten coolest caves * Reach new heights with the world's tallest buildings * Discover the cutest creatures on planet earth * Marvel at the cleverest computers ever made Did you know... * The harvest mouse weighs as much as a 2 pence piece * The biggest desert is in the Antarctic * There are more than 500 million pet cats in the world * The fastest rollercoaster in the world has a top speed of 240km/h With 1500 amazing facts to wow family and friends with, it's sure to be a top ten with kids!

Find out what children eat all around the world in this beautifully illustrated book, written by bestselling poet and author Laura Mucha, alongside acclaimed cookbook author Ed Smith. From pasta to passionfruit, baguettes to biryani, ramen to rambutan, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all around the world. In this fascinating book, young children can learn all about what people in other countries eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as where our food comes from, and the stories, cultures and traditions behind what we eat. A unique, warm-hearted book that will teach children understanding, empathy and respect of differing experiences, cultures and tradition. With engaging, colourful artwork on every page by award-winning illustrator Harriet Lynas.

From cheese rolling to baby crying competitions, get ready for an adventure thorugh the most amazing contests the world has ever seen. Throughout history humans have been challenging themselves against each other. Who could be the fastest? The strongest? The celeverest? While this was going on some other people decided to create epic contests that were... well, a bit more unusual. Get ready to witness pumpkin sailing races, camel beauty pageants, air guitar championships, worm charming contests, and much more!

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 autumn 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 Winter (ISBN 9780008468248), i-SPY Spring (ISBN 9780008468255) and i-SPY Summer (ISBN 9780008468262).

In Regte-egte raaisels kan jy lees oor die grootste kopkrappers in die geskiedenis. Die raaisels wat ondersoek word, wissel van narige, harige gediertes, vreemde vlieende voorwerpe tomonsters uit die dieptes. Lees die verstommende stories oor die raaisels en kyk dan na elkeen se raaiseldossier met feite oor wat regtig gebeur het. Boonop is daar by elke raaisel 'n nuwe raaiselwoord .Sommige van die raaiseldossiers verskaf selfs wenke vir jou eie opvolgondersoeke!

In Regte-egte rampe word ondersoek ingestel om uit te vind hoekom sekere rampe gebeur het en hoe dit in die toekoms voorspel en verhoed kan word. Die rampe wat ondersoek word, wissel van reuse-uitbarstings, die dinoramp tot vreesaanjaende mensgemaakte katastrofes. Lees die verstommende stories oor die rampe en kyk dan na elkeen se rampdossier met feite oor wat regtig gebeur het en volg in die voetspore van kenners. Jy kan dalk aan nog ’n ramp dink om te ondersoek en jou eie rampdossier saamstel!

Bursting with astounding facts and striking photographs, this gripping series concentrates on only the most amazing content, from record breaking vehicles to the deadliest predators. Short paragraphs encourage reluctant readers. Inventive design and fantastic images.

A mind-boggling and hilarious book of facts for kids from the star of The Great British Bake Off, Matt Lucas - exclusive for World Book Day! Can you spot fact from fiction? Can you tell what's news and what's nonsense? This very, very, very, very, very, very, very silly book is FULL of mind-boggling true or false facts about animals, food, inventions, famous people, extraordinary places and much, much more! True or false? A man once ate an entire airplane. The first frisbees were overcooked pies. King Henry VIII had a special servant to take him to the loo. Grab a copy and find out the answers! Jam-packed with incredible facts and super-silly jokes from the king of comedy Matt Lucas, this book will have your laughing your socks off . . . while learning astonishing things about the world we live in! Also available: My Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Silly Book of Jokes My Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Silly Book of Pranks My Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Silly Book of Games

Go on a round-the-world adventure with this fun search and find fact book from National Geographic Kids. Find it! Search the illustrated scenes to find more than 250 landmarks, animals and cultural sights. From the beaches of Rio to the parks of Tokyo, the busy streets of Paris to the wonders of Cairo they are sure to keep young readers entertained. Explore it! Discover amazing facts all about the things spotted. Did you know that Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain? That Ayer's Rock appears to glow red in the sunset and sunrise? Or that Rio Janeiro's carnival is one of the biggest celebrations in the world? With colourful photos and lots of fun activities that kids will love it's the perfect book for kids and grown-ups to enjoy together!

Climb mountains, cross deserts, explore caves and dive into the deepest oceans! Exactly 100 facts will help you discover everything you need to know about our amazing planet. Explore erupting volcanoes, learn about Earth's formation and find out about the creatures that call it home.

A fun and entertaining book for the whole family Go on a journey of discovery to 100 of the world's most amazing places with this must-have, fun-filled gift book from the team that created the Weird but true! annual. Featuring colourful hot springs, giant trees and explosive volcanoes, kids will be astounded by the 1000 incredible facts to wow family and friends with. Jam-packed with bright, colourful photos From the Galapagos islands to the Serengeti National Park, the Cave of Crystals to Shark Bay Find out the WHERE? WHAT? and HOW? about each place along the way

Discover all the foul facts about the Woeful Second World War with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Woeful Second World War are ready to uncover, including: why the blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty what really happened in Dad's Army and how to make a rude noise with a gas mask. * fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included * with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new * the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read * Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the history of the big smoke with history's most horrible headlines: London edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the hustle and bustle of England's capital. From what caused the Great Stink of 1858 and why the flying dustmen were feared to who ate a tosher for tea. It's all in Horrible Histories: London: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

MURDEROUS MATHS: The Magic of Maths is full of incredible tricks to wow children and teachers alike. With a fabulous brand-new cover design for 2019, children can: discover how to use the power of maths to beat the calculator perform amazing card tricks read minds - using the power of maths! Illustrated by Rob Davis and presented in a bold, funky and accessible way so children can find out why maths is marvellous, a new generation of Kjartan Poskitt fans will be able to discover the world of MURDEROUS MATHS. Get ready to be amazed!

Discover all the foul facts about the history of royalty with history's most horrible headlines: Cruel Kings and Mean Queens edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the nobility. From which king died after falling off the toilet and why people thought King John was a werewolf to why Queen Anne's feet were covered in garlic. It's all in Horrible Histories: Cruel Kings and Mean Queens: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the Vile Victorians with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Vile Victorians are ready to uncover, including: the murderers who wouldn't hang when the first public loo was flushed and how stag hunting took place in Paddington Station * fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included * with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new * the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read * Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

The youngest readers can complete matching games, tracing activities, sticker activities, colouring pages and more in this on-the-go activity book featuring all your favourite characters from the hit YouTube channel Super Simple! Grab a pencil or crayon and join the characters from your favourite Super Simple videos in this interactive, full-color activity book! Perfect for on-the-go, it comes with a carry-along handle and four pages of stickers. Activities are very simple (no reading or freehand writing required) and include: Tracing of letters, numbers, and shapes Simple matching games Colouring pages Sticker activities Dot-to-dot Look-and-finds Spot the difference And more! This book features activities based on Super Simple's popular shows like Carl's Car Wash, Caitie's Classroom and The Bumble Nums, and on music video characters like Noodle & Pals, the Rhymington Square monsters, Finny the Shark and more. It's sure to get your little one excited about practicing the many skills they build while watching Super Simple's super fun videos! Super Simple has more than 30 million subscribers on YouTube. Now families can enjoy their favourite characters, songs, and stories from the screen with Super Simple board books, storybooks, and activity books!

Discover all the foul facts about the Terrifying Tudors with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Terrifying Tudors are ready to uncover, including: who invited Queen Lizzie to visit his brand new toilet and what you get when you sew the front of a chicken to the back of a pig * fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included * with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new * the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read * Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Some people have had amazing lives. Other people are not remembered for their lives, though... They are remembered for their strange deaths. Find out all about the unlucky lot who made mortal mistakes!