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

Fact or Fake?: The Truth About the Human Body (Hardcover): Izzi Howell Fact or Fake?: The Truth About the Human Body (Hardcover)
Izzi Howell
R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts! Read each statement and decide if they are right or wrong, but prepare to be surprised by the sometimes strange truths. Try these and read the book to find out if you were able to separate the facts from the fakes: You swallow eight spiders per year. All blue-eyed people are related. Sweat doesn't smell bad. Over half of your body is not human. Fascinating facts, eye-catching illustration and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest read for children aged 9+, and there is plenty of science learning as well. 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 The Truth about Survival Skills

British Museum: Find Tom in Time, Ancient Greece (Paperback): Fatti (Kathi) Burke British Museum: Find Tom in Time, Ancient Greece (Paperback)
Fatti (Kathi) Burke
R252 R231 Discovery Miles 2 310 Save R21 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum. Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, across the pages? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating ancient Greek facts and over 100 other things to find - from a philosopher giving a speech to an athlete who has dropped their javelin - lose yourself in ancient Greece with this brilliantly interactive book! The perfect book for fans of Where's Wally! Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator Fatti Burke. Now in paperback! Have you read Tom's other adventures? Find Tom in Time: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome and Ming Dynasty China

Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Science (Hardcover): Alex Woolf Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Science (Hardcover)
Alex Woolf
R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts! Read each statement and decide if they are right or wrong, but prepare to be surprised by the sometimes strange truths. Try these and read the book to find out if you were able to separate the facts from the fakes: Water can boil and freeze at the same time. Atoms are 99.999999% empty space. Teleportation is impossible. Pistachio nuts can spontaneously burst into flame. Fascinating facts, eye-catching illustration and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest read for children aged 9+, and there is plenty of science learning as well. 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

Weird But True Canada (Paperback, Edition): National Geographic Kids Weird But True Canada (Paperback, Edition)
National Geographic Kids
R226 R210 Discovery Miles 2 100 Save R16 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The best-selling Weird But True line is now exploring north of the U.S. border! Follow along to learn tons of fun facts about the outrageous oddities and kooky charisma of the Land of Plenty: Canada! Calling all Canadians and Canada-philes: Get ready to be amazed and delighted by wacky facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia, eh? Did you know that the Royal Mint once created a coin weighing more than 90 kg and valued at over $1 million dollars? Or that Canada was the first country to build a UFO landing pad? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city in the world? It's all weird-and it's all true...Canada style! In this latest and greatest edition of Weird But True, you'll read all about the wacky wilds, bizarre bites, and strange scenes of Canada!

Weird But True! Human Body - 300 Outrageous Facts About Your Awesome Anatomy (Paperback): National Geographic Kids Weird But True! Human Body - 300 Outrageous Facts About Your Awesome Anatomy (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids
R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Get ready to have your mind blown with some hair-raising, eye-popping facts! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is all about YOU! It's an exciting internal journey through your own wacky, weird, sometimes gross, but always fascinating human body. Did you know that your stomach is shaped like the letter J? Or that if you lined up all your blood vessels they'd circle the Earth twice? Or that your body gives off a light you can't see? From your head to your toes, you'll be surprised and amazed by what you discover.

National Geographic Kids Weird But True! 5 - 350 Outrageous Facts (Paperback, Expanded Edition): National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Weird But True! 5 - 350 Outrageous Facts (Paperback, Expanded Edition)
National Geographic Kids
R229 R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Save R16 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Did you know that fish sometimes cough, or that alligator teeth are hollow? It's all weird ... but true!

The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 5th book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference book is so much fun, kids forget they're learning.

Great Britons: 50 Amazing People Who Have Called Britain Home (Hardcover): Imogen Russell Williams Great Britons: 50 Amazing People Who Have Called Britain Home (Hardcover)
Imogen Russell Williams; Illustrated by Sara Mulvanny
R569 R523 Discovery Miles 5 230 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The inspiring stories of 50 key figures in Great Britain's history, who had an impact on the ways we live, think and feel today. Throughout the centuries, the history of this small island nation has been shaped by the people who were born in Britain or arrived on its shores. From early Britons to modern pioneers, leaders, writers, athletes and activists, this country has contained a wealth of incredible talent, only made 'greater' by our history of immigration, integration and innovation. This beautiful large-format gift hardback features stunning full-colour artwork throughout. Each page spread is devoted to a tale of an incredible Briton, told by talented writer and children's book critic Imogen Russell Williams and brought to life by Sara Mulvanny's vivid illustration. Discover the enthralling and diverse stories of 50 brilliant Britons through the ages, from the warrior queen Boudicca of early Britain, who rose in revolt against the Romans, to activist Malala Yousafzai, who fights for every girl's right to an education today. The gripping tales include key figures from all areas of British life - science, medicine, entertainment, sports, activism and more. Featuring the inspirational lives and achievements of amazing people such as Florence Nightingale, Alan Turing, Mary Prince, Stormzy, Charles Darwin and Noor Inayat Khan, Great Britons is not only a celebration of our history as an island, but also as part of a far larger and greater world.

Measly Middle Ages (newspaper edition) (Paperback): Terry Deary Measly Middle Ages (newspaper edition) (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R201 R177 Discovery Miles 1 770 Save R24 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages are ready to uncover, including: why chickens had their bottoms shaved a genuine jester's joke and what ten-year-old treacle was used for * 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 Big Book of Mysteries (Hardcover): Yas Imamura The Big Book of Mysteries (Hardcover)
Yas Imamura; Tom Adams
R558 R512 Discovery Miles 5 120 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A captivating new gift title featuring over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps! Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? What ever happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And where exactly are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world's greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including alien abductions, haunted houses, mind-blowing natural phenomena and much more, this book will explain the extraordinary - unless the extraordinary can't be explained, of course. Then you'll just have to make up your own mind . . . With atmospheric artwork, compelling case studies and a seriously stand-out neon cover, this is a haunting collection of mysteries that you won't be able to put down.

Slimy Stuarts (newspaper edition) (Paperback): Terry Deary Slimy Stuarts (newspaper edition) (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R215 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the Slimy Stuarts with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Slimy Stuarts are ready to uncover, 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! * 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!

How to be a Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs (Hardcover): DC Alexandra Beever How to be a Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs (Hardcover)
DC Alexandra Beever; Illustrated by Sol Linero
R389 R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Save R37 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A friendly, fascinating book about how to work in the crime-fighting industry, written by Detective Constable Alexandra Beever. Do you have what it takes to become a detective, a crime scene investigator or a forensic scientist? Find out all about the incredible crime-fighting jobs you could do, from training to become a crime laboratory analyst or a lawyer to working as a helicopter pilot or even becoming an expert in fingerprints. This fully illustrated book will inspire any child with an interest in helping people and fighting crime. Other titles in the series include: How to Be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (shortlisted for a 2020 Blue Peter Book Award); How to Be a Footballer and Other Sports Jobs; How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs; How to Be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs.

Amazing Animal Treasury (Hardcover): Chris Packham Amazing Animal Treasury (Hardcover)
Chris Packham; Illustrated by Jason Cockcroft
R490 R454 Discovery Miles 4 540 Save R36 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Join 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+.

Build a Castle (Cards): Paul Farrell Build a Castle (Cards)
Paul Farrell 1
R341 Discovery Miles 3 410 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

These slot-together building cards are creative fun for all the family Turrets, ramparts, portcullises, arrow-slit windows, walls, roofs, flags and more - create your own medieval masterpiece. Each box contains 64 cards (105 x 69 mm) in a variety of graphic designs. Clever paper engineering allows you to slot the cards together, building up and out in whichever way you like! Also included is a short booklet, with information on the architecture of castles and suggestions of card building methods. The instructions tell you how to build a castle, or you can let your imagination run riot and design your own! Renowned illustrator Paul Farrell has designed these cards in a cool, graphic style - turning the image of a castle into a work of art.

Hogwarts: A Cinematic Yearbook 20th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover): Scholastic Hogwarts: A Cinematic Yearbook 20th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)
Scholastic
R140 Discovery Miles 1 400 Ships in 10 - 20 working days

Celebrate twenty years of cinematic magic imagining your first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! What would it be like to ride on the Hogwarts Express from King's Cross station, shop in Diagon Alley, be sorted into one of the four Hogwarts houses, attend a Potions class and try out for Quidditch? Packed with fun activities and pictures from the eight Harry Potter films Includes an 8-page fold-out Hogwarts Diary Plus full-page character posters. Anything can happen at Hogwarts!

100 Facts Rainforests (Paperback): Camilla De la B edoy ere 100 Facts Rainforests (Paperback)
Camilla De la B edoy ere
R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Exactly 100 facts will help you explore the lives of rainforest animals, plants and people. Trek through mysterious cloud forests, steamy mangrove swamps and the amazing Amazon to discover their huge variety of life, and learn how we can protect these precious environments.

Backfiring Bodies (Paperback): Charis Mather Backfiring Bodies (Paperback)
Charis Mather; Illustrated by Drue Rintoul
R180 R163 Discovery Miles 1 630 Save R17 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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 cursed crowd who had badly backfiring bodies!

Peculiar Plants (Paperback): Robin Twiddy Peculiar Plants (Paperback)
Robin Twiddy; Illustrated by Danielle Webster-Jones
R180 R163 Discovery Miles 1 630 Save R17 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

What's odd, scary, incredible and wonderful all at the same time? Our planet! Jump in at the deep end and learn all about our planet's most peculiar plants! You won't believe your eyes... or will you?

Bizarre Bodies (Paperback): Robin Twiddy Bizarre Bodies (Paperback)
Robin Twiddy; Illustrated by Amy Li
R180 R163 Discovery Miles 1 630 Save R17 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Science is all about being super serious, right? Wrong! Science can be sillier than you ever thought, especially when bodies are involved!

Emergency Vehicles (Paperback): Simon Tyler Emergency Vehicles (Paperback)
Simon Tyler 1
R250 R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Save R21 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The 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 .

National Trust: Go Wild at the Seaside (Hardcover): Goldie Hawk National Trust: Go Wild at the Seaside (Hardcover)
Goldie Hawk; Illustrated by Rachael Saunders 1
R250 R200 Discovery Miles 2 000 Save R50 (20%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This pocket-sized adventure guide teaches young adventurers about all the fun you can have at the seaside: what to pack, how to spot sea creatures and wildlife, how to catch a fish and much, much more! Children will also learn exactly what not to do, from getting stung by a jellyfish to getting caught in a rip current. With fun games to play, interesting information about protecting the coastline, and a useful chapter on what to do in a seaside emergency, this is the perfect book for young costal adventurers!

Seeds to Bread (Hardcover, Illustrated Edition): Sarah Ridley Seeds to Bread (Hardcover, Illustrated Edition)
Sarah Ridley
R372 Discovery Miles 3 720 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Bread is an everyday food, but do you know where it come from and how it ends up on the supermarket shelves? Follow the story of a loaf of bread, through wheat farming to the manufacturing process. The simple text in this book, suitable for children aged 5+, is accompanied by large, attractive photographs. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 8: Purple.

Where food comes from is a series for young children aged 5+, helping them question where their food comes from. It uncovers the role of farmers and others and begins an exploration of food groups. Children studying science topics including how plants change over time and healthy eating will also find these books useful.

All About Diwali: Things to Make and Do (Paperback): Swapna Haddow All About Diwali: Things to Make and Do (Paperback)
Swapna Haddow; Illustrated by Aditi Kakade Beaufrand
R223 R205 Discovery Miles 2 050 Save R18 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

All About Diwali: Things to Make and Do is the perfect celebration gift! Diwali is one of India's most significant holidays. This beautiful activity book book is filled with crafts and recipes, fun activities and facts about the Diwali celebrations observed by over ONE BILLION people across faiths. Read all about why Diwali is named the festival of lights and discover the stories behind it. The perfect activity book, children can: Create magical lanterns Make a diya Put together diwali fan decorations Paint rangoli patterns Make a diwali paper rocket Recipes include: Potato curry Spiced rice with peas Milk peda Coconut burfi Almond halwa This is the ULTIMATE book of Diwali fun! Also in the series:All About Eid: Things to Make and Do

Wow! Forests (Paperback): Camilla De la B edoy ere Wow! Forests (Paperback)
Camilla De la B edoy ere; Illustrated by Steven Johnson 1
R191 Discovery Miles 1 910 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Which tree is as tall as a skyscraper? Is there really a kangaroo that lives in a tree? Who lives up high and who lives on the ground? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Wow! Forests. Fascinating text from zoological expert Camilla de a Bedoyere takes you to forests all over the world, where you can discover mind-blowing facts about the trees, bears, birds and bees that inhabit them. Fun, lively and hilarious illustrations by Ste Johnson bring this environment and its creatures to life! Wow! is a fantastic series not only filled with the best and most amazing facts about popular science topics, but each book also includes beautiful illustrations with fun and interactive artwork clues that lead readers through the book and stimulate discussion. This appealing series is certain to make readers say 'Wow!' over and over again.

Coastal Creatures (Hardcover): Robin Twiddy Coastal Creatures (Hardcover)
Robin Twiddy; Designed by Gareth Liddington
R399 R364 Discovery Miles 3 640 Save R35 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 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.

Dunes (Hardcover): Robin Twiddy Dunes (Hardcover)
Robin Twiddy; Designed by Gareth Liddington
R399 R364 Discovery Miles 3 640 Save R35 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 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.

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