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

Frightful First World War (Paperback): Terry Deary Frightful First World War (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R180 Discovery Miles 1 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the 'Great' War with history's most horrible headlines: Frightful First World War edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary gives us all the facts on the First World War including what the 'Fat King' did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets. It's all in Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War. fully illustrated throughout and packed with toe-curling stories- with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh takeon the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyonelooking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertainingchildren 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!

Paint & Peel Jelly Stickers (Paperback): Editors of Klutz Paint & Peel Jelly Stickers (Paperback)
Editors of Klutz
R613 R527 Discovery Miles 5 270 Save R86 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This awesome Paint & Peel Jelly Stickers book and activity kit by Klutz has enough materials for you to create around 60 stickers. Make fun 3D stickers that are specially designed to adhere to items like tech devices, lockers and water bottles! You can choose from plenty of designs and customise the stickers to your heart's content. The kit includes: an instruction booklet for guidance and inspiration specially formulated paint googly eyes rhinestone stickers a marker clear backer sheet. What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and materials and hearty helpings of humour is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended Creativity Rewarding Reading Skills to Build On Everything You Need

National Trust: Out and About Bird Spotter - A Children's Guide to Over 100 Different Birds (Hardcover): Robyn Swift National Trust: Out and About Bird Spotter - A Children's Guide to Over 100 Different Birds (Hardcover)
Robyn Swift; Illustrated by Mike Langman 1
R256 R206 Discovery Miles 2 060 Save R50 (20%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Ideal for any budding birdwatchers, this book encourages children to get outside and spot birds in the wild! Packed with useful information about how to get started, as well as a comprehensive field guide section full of expert tips on how to identify a species when they're out and about. This book is the perfect introduction to birdwatching for children aged 7+!

Incredible Rugby (Paperback): Clive Gifford Incredible Rugby (Paperback)
Clive Gifford; Illustrated by Lu Andrade
R210 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R22 (10%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of rugby. The book’s content spans the globe and includes unforgettable events and players from the men’s, women’s and para games, past and present. Discover inspiring pioneers, iconic players, historic moments, and some of the silliest, weirdest, most mind-boggling moments. Also in the series: Incredible Cricket Stories Incredible Football Stories Incredible Rugby Stories

100 Facts Rainforests (Paperback): Camilla De la B edoy ere 100 Facts Rainforests (Paperback)
Camilla De la B edoy ere
R155 Discovery Miles 1 550 Ships in 12 - 17 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.

Awful Egyptians (Paperback): Terry Deary Awful Egyptians (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the Awful Egyptians with history's most horrible headlines. All the Awful Egyptians' most horrible facts ready for readers to uncover, including: why the Egyptian people worshipped a dung beetle which pharaoh married her grandfather and what the 'Shepherd of the Royal Backside' had to do! * 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!

Happy Christmas, Harry! Official Harry Potter Advent Calendar (Hardcover): Scholastic Happy Christmas, Harry! Official Harry Potter Advent Calendar (Hardcover)
Scholastic
R630 R413 Discovery Miles 4 130 Save R217 (34%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Countdown to Christmas in this gorgeous advent calendar featuring enchanting illustrations inspired by the Harry Potter films. Have a magical Christmas with Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and all your other favourite characters from the Wizarding World in this official Harry Potter advent calendar. This gorgeous illustrated book unfolds to reveal 24 pockets - each with its own holiday surprise inside! From mini books and stickers to colouring sheets and holiday cards, there's something for everyone. Return to Hogwarts with this advent calendar inspired by the films The perfect gift for kids, collectors and Harry Potter fans of all ages! Includes mini books, stickers and more, for hours of fun.

Scotland (Paperback): Terry Deary Scotland (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R235 Discovery Miles 2 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the history of the highlands with history's most horrible headlines: Scottish edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to Scotland. From the truth about William Wallace and the disgusting details of sick Scottish torture techniques to how to terrify a tourist with gory Scottish ghost stories. It's all in Horrible Histories: Scotland: 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!

Groovy Greeks (newspaper edition) (Paperback): Terry Deary Groovy Greeks (newspaper edition) (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R198 Discovery Miles 1 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the history of the mythological land with history's most horrible headlines: Greek edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the Groovy Greeks. From why girls ran about naked pretending to be bears to why doctors tasted their patients' earwax. It's all in Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks: 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!

Whose Is It? Beaks (Board book): Curt Hart Whose Is It? Beaks (Board book)
Curt Hart
R239 Discovery Miles 2 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Far Apart, Together at Heart - A children's book about COVID-19 and what we did to keep one another safe (Hardcover):... Far Apart, Together at Heart - A children's book about COVID-19 and what we did to keep one another safe (Hardcover)
Kelliann Delegro; Illustrated by Zoe Saunders
R528 Discovery Miles 5 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Brain-Bending Basics (Paperback): Kjartan Poskitt The Brain-Bending Basics (Paperback)
Kjartan Poskitt; Illustrated by Philip Reeve, Rob Davis, Trevor Dunton 1
R217 R180 Discovery Miles 1 800 Save R37 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

MURDEROUS MATHS: The Brain-Bending Basics is full of facts, tricks and tips to give children a roller coaster overview into the utterly nutty world of maths. With a fabulous brand-new cover design for 2019 and simple explanations and hilarious characters to guide them through, children can: learn to become mathematical masters discover all about the impossible race find out how numbers can have superpowers - and more! Illustrated by Philip Reeve, Trevor Dunton and 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!

The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions (Hardcover): Isabel Thomas The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions (Hardcover)
Isabel Thomas; Illustrated by Aaron Cushley
R432 R401 Discovery Miles 4 010 Save R31 (7%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

***A Guardian Best Children's Book of 2022*** "Top-notch nonfiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it's the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity." Guardian "The perfect present for any inquisitive child." The Sunday Times Why are bubbles always round? Could I ever touch a rainbow? Why can't I remember being a baby? Have you ever not been able to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing round your brain? The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions will offer answers to the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of. How many stars are in the night sky? Why don't animals wear clothes? Do plants have feelings? This book will define, debunk and demystify the trickiest of questions and even open your eyes to questions you have never even thought of! With engaging and accessible text and accompanied by exciting, inviting illustrations, The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions is the perfect bedside companion to delve into when you are wondering if there really is an answer to everything.

Girls Can Do Anything! (Paperback): Caryl Hart Girls Can Do Anything! (Paperback)
Caryl Hart; Illustrated by Ali Pye 1
R275 R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Save R68 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A brilliantly fun and empowering picture book about all the incredible things girls can do! Girls can be scruffy or muddy or smelly. Girls can be fancy, like people on telly. All girls are different...but one thing is true... there's NO other girl on the planet like you! Girls are fantastic! They're strong, brave and proud. They can climb up a mountain, fly a rocket into space, or even explore a hot jungle. Girls can do ANYTHING they put their minds to, just like you! So dive into the colourful pages of this picture book to explore all the wonderful and amazing things girls can do and remember to dream BIG! Bright and bold illustrations to delight you on every page A perfect gift to empower girls to dream BIG and do anything they want! With lyrical and rhythmic prose from Caryl Hart, this will delight parents, teachers and carers reading it again and again Educational and colourful endpapers at the back showing you lots of famous women, as well as activity sheets and lesson plans to go alongside the book to bring it alive in a classroom

Herstory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook the World (Hardcover): Katherine Halligan Herstory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook the World (Hardcover)
Katherine Halligan; Illustrated by Sarah Walsh 1
R641 R578 Discovery Miles 5 780 Save R63 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Instead of just studying history, let's think about HerStory too! In this uplifting and inspiring book, children can learn about 50 intrepid women from around the world and throughout history. Telling the stories of their childhood, the challenges they faced and the changes they made, each gorgeously illustrated spread is a celebration of girl power in its many forms. With a range of pioneering careers - from astronauts to activists, musicians to mathematicians and many more - young readers will be inspired to follow their own dreams and to make the world a better place. Compelling, motivating and brilliantly illustrated in equal measure, this is the perfect introduction to just some of the amazing women who have shaped our world.List of women featured: Elizabeth I, Joan of Arc, Indira Gandhi, Theresa Kachindamoto, Empress Wu Zetian, Harriet Tubman, Boudicca, Hatshepsut, Isabella I of Castile, Sacajawea, Frida Kahlo, Beatrix Potter, Coco Chanel, Billie Holiday, Anna Pavlova, Mirabai, Maya Angelou, Georgia O'Keeffe, Emily Bronte, Sarah Bernhardt, Florence Nightingale, Helen Keller, Anne Sullivan, Mary Seacole, Shirin Ebadi, Maria Montessori, Mother Teresa, Wangari Maathai, Elizabeth Blackwell, Eva Peron, Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, Ada Lovelace, Hypatia, Rosalind Franklin, Mary Anning, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Hodgkin, Dian Fossey, Valentina Tereshkova, Malala Yousafzai, Rigoberta Menchu, Amelia Earhart, Hannah Szenes, Rosa Parks, Noor Inayat Khan, Emmeline Pankhurst, Cathy Freeman, Sophie Scholl, Anne Frank

Savage Stone Age (newspaper edition) (Paperback): Terry Deary Savage Stone Age (newspaper edition) (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R181 Discovery Miles 1 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the Savage Stone Age with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Savage Stone Age are ready to uncover, including: what they used instead of toilet paper why a hole in the skull is good for headaches and how to make a Stone Age mummy! 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 Little Book of Joy (Hardcover): Joanne Ruelos Diaz The Little Book of Joy (Hardcover)
Joanne Ruelos Diaz; Illustrated by AnneliesDraws
R485 R433 Discovery Miles 4 330 Save R52 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Discover a different way to find happiness every day of the year with this pocket-size book that celebrates the little things that bring great joy. Be inspired by famous people on their birthdays; learn how to spot and find flowers throughout each season; create your own gratitude jar; learn how to make pastries; make a gift for someone you love; discover the pleasure of letter writing; and find joy in a rainy day. Packed with art activities, famous birthdays, inventions, international holidays, facts, and trivia about the world around us, each page offers a mindful prompt to encourage gratitude for things we have, every day.

Cut-throat Celts (Paperback): Terry Deary Cut-throat Celts (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R186 Discovery Miles 1 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Revealed! All the cut-throat facts about Celtic Britain with history's most horrible headlines: Celts edition. Jump into Celtic life with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Discover why Celtic warriors fought without any kit on, how they preserved their enemy's brains once they'd won the fight and why it was perfectly normal to laugh at funerals. It's all in Horrible Histories: Cut-Throat Celts: 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!

Flying Through Nashville (Hardcover): Kendra Hudson Flying Through Nashville (Hardcover)
Kendra Hudson
R589 Discovery Miles 5 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Trivia for Seniors - 500 Original quizzes on facts you have personally experienced in your life to enriching your general... Trivia for Seniors - 500 Original quizzes on facts you have personally experienced in your life to enriching your general knowledge (Hardcover)
Nigel O'neill
R761 R663 Discovery Miles 6 630 Save R98 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
100 Things to Know About Music (Hardcover): Jerome Martin, Alice James, Alex Frith, Lan Cook 100 Things to Know About Music (Hardcover)
Jerome Martin, Alice James, Alex Frith, Lan Cook; Illustrated by Dominique Byron, …
R287 Discovery Miles 2 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Which tunes could save a life, and which should come with a health warning? How do talking drums tell the history of Africa? What happens in your brain when you listen to music? Find the answers to these questions and more in 100 Things to Know about Music - an exciting book exploring all corners of the diverse world of music. Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+. Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends. Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series: 1. 100 Things to Know About Science 2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet 3. 100 Things to Know About Music 4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding 5. 100 Things to Know About Food 6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body 7. 100 Things to Know About Space 8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans 9. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth 10. 100 things to Know About History

Gorgeous Georgians (newspaper edition) (Paperback): Terry Deary Gorgeous Georgians (newspaper edition) (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R180 Discovery Miles 1 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the Gorgeous Georgians with history's most horrible headlines. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the Gorgeous Georgians. From what the Georgians used squashed fish eyes for to the effects of their toxic makeup. It's all in Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians: 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!

Slimy Stuarts (newspaper edition) (Paperback): Terry Deary Slimy Stuarts (newspaper edition) (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R182 Discovery Miles 1 820 Ships in 12 - 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!

Ruthless Romans (newspaper edition) (Paperback): Terry Deary Ruthless Romans (newspaper edition) (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R198 Discovery Miles 1 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the Ruthless Romans with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Ruthless Romans are ready to uncover, including: which emperor enjoyed eating camel's heels who were the terrible twins who founded Rome and which evil emperors made murder a sport * 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 Tree Book (Board book): Hannah Alice The Tree Book (Board book)
Hannah Alice
R385 R354 Discovery Miles 3 540 Save R31 (8%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Take a closer look through the seasons in this incredible board book about trees, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about all the amazing things that trees can do? How do they grow and why do they change through the seasons? How do trees help us and how can we help trees? Children will love discovering the answers with amazing see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams of a tree throughout the year, alongside minibeasts and animals that live in trees, this is a fantastic first look at nature for curious children everywhere. From leaves changing colour to underground root networks, The Tree Book is an exciting way to explore all the amazing things trees can do. Other books in the series: The Body Book

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