Truth or Busted's Urban Myths title explores popular myths and legends, sayings and notions in a light and humorous way that kids will find unputdownable. Such statements as 'You can get sucked down an aeroplane loo!' or 'Your fingernails keep growing after you die!' are examined, as well as where the ideas came from, whether they have any basis in truth, or whether they are simply myths. Each statement is given a TRUTH or BUSTED evaluation.

This book aims to enhance the General Knowledge of all its readers, particularly the student fraternity. It is honest effort towards covering all genres of general awareness that may come handy for contestants of various competitive examinations, such as: - Civil services & State Civil Services - Bank PO - Combined Defence Services - Indian Engineering Services - Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Examination - National Defence Academy - Staff Selection Commission - Railway Recruitment Board - LIC Administrative Examination - MBA, MCA Entrance Examinations - TOEFL or the Test of English as a Foreign Language - IELTS or International English Language Testing System - GMAT or the Graduate Management Admission Test & CAT or the Common Admission Test and and much more. The book has been broadly divided into different chapters based on the subjects of study mentioned above to make it as reader-friendly as possible. At the end of the book, is a combined series of Multiple Choice Questions or MCQs which is a unique mix of all the chapters to provide a thorough revision of the entire book. Hence readers, the book is a real treasure trove of valuable information for all, particularly the youngsters in schools and colleges - and all those who aspire to make it big in their lives! A regular revision of all chapters and latest editions of the book is advised to keep up to date with information of all kinds. We wish all aspirants good luck for their future endeavours

A culture of bacteria, a flock of lice, a colony of ants: these are some of the insect collective nouns you may already know. But have you heard of a loveliness of ladybirds, a clew of worms or a bike of hornets? Then turn the pages of this book to discover a collection of lesser-lnown and sometimes more fanciful ones...

The book contains a total of 501 facts which make the reader wonder about our strange but truly fascinating world. The success of this book underlines the growing realisation that books now are no longer looked upon something as having necessarily a direct link to classroom and examination-and in consequence, to be shelved when the need is over. With exciting facts from different fields the book stimulates young reader's interest in the world around him-thus inspiring him to pursue knowledge purely for the sake of it. In turn it also helps to develop logical thinking and a scientific temperament.

Sharpen your pencils and put on your goggles! It's time to see science in action! This book helps readers hone their observation and recording skills during an experiment. Students will learn how to effectively collect and record data in a journal, as well as organizing data using graphs, charts, and diagrams.

Science never stops-even when the experiment is complete. Now is the time to make sense of your data. This title teaches young scientists how to analyze, interpret, and communicate the results of their data.

Travel through time to the land of the dinosaurs! Foreword by Chris Packham. Climb aboard the time machine and join adventurer Mia on a breathtaking journey to our prehistoric world, visiting an active volcano, tracking dinosaur footprints and tiptoeing around a Maiasaura nest! Starting almost 300 million years ago, you can meet: - ancient Permian reptiles - Triassic meat-eaters and plant-eaters - powerful Jurassic predators - fluffy and feathery dinosaurs - flying dinosaurs and pterosaurs - the world's very first birds - enormous Cretaceous titanosaurs - dinosaurs with horns, frills and crests With astonishing facts and interactive dinosaur activities, this captivating book will excite and inspire the adventurers of the future.

Tail-wagging tales of real-life Rebel Dogs! Get your paws on the stories and secrets of some of history's most heroic hounds! An engaging collection packed with over 30 real-life dogs, including film stars with fur, hounds that love to help, superstars of science and war heroes - these rebel dogs are the stars of their own stories. With incredible fur-raising facts on record-making dogs, marvellous mutts in literature, internet-sensation pups and much, much more - this beautiful book is perfect for pup fans of any age. Rebel Dogs is the perfect gift for any pup lover, all year round!

Hoe is die piramides gebou? Wie was die Romeinse swaardvegters? Wat was die Trojaanse perd? As jy ooit antwoorde op hierdie en ander belangrike vrae gesoek het, is hierdie boek vir jou. Dit bevat meer as 70 van die vrae waarop jy die graagste antwoorde wil he, en antwoorde wat van jou ’n kenner van die antieke wereld gaan maak. Opwindende kleurfoto’s en tekeninge. Jou topgids oor die antieke wereld!

From A to Z and everything in between, here's a page-turning, eyebrow-raising head-shaking collection of "too-werid-to-be-true" facts.
For instance. Turkey vultures are big meat-eaters. But they hate to kill. Instead, they feast on succulent leftovers...like roadkill Potent stomach acids help them digest the "ripe" meat. Yum....
The longest worm in the world measure as astounding 180 feet long
A man in Minnesota claims to have wound the world's largest twine ball: it's more than twelve feet around and weighs more than 21,000 pounds

Presents, from a Christian perspective, miscellaneous facts and trivia about saints, symbols, human beings, animals, geography, history, and many other topics.

There's something irresistible about a skyscraper. It can reshape an entire city skyline and from the building's top floors, people can see the world from a different perspective. Travelling from New York City to Dubai, from London to Shanghai, and from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago, this colorful book featuresdouble-page spreads for each of the skyscrapers it profiles. Each chapter includes photographs, information on the building's architect and history, and interesting facts about its construction and use. For instance, why is the Chrysler Building so admired, even though it doesn't stand nearly as tall as other skyscrapers? How do you measure the height of a building and how do you make sure it doesn't topple over in strong winds? How has skyscraper technology changed, from the steel frame skeletons that supported the earliest towers to the advanced computer programs that are now needed to design buildings more than 100 stories high? How has city life changed since the first skyscrapers were built? Written in a style that will draw in young readers, this fascinating tour of the world's tallest buildings will satisfy even the most curious minds.

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.

This title identifies places where young readers might find the color yellow. Simple text with closely matching pictures and a photo glossary makes this book perfect for beginning readers.

Discover all the answers to 50 big questions about the world in this gorgeous book, perfect for curious young readers. Where do stars go in the daytime? Do animals talk to each other? What are people made of? Questions pop into our heads all the time and every day. This beautifully-illustrated gift-book provides gentle, playful and easy-to-understand answers to 50 common questions about the wonderful world around you - with words by bestselling author Moira Butterfield and artwork by exciting talent Cindy Wume.

You'll never guess what doctors call tummy rumbles or how many smells your nose can recognise, and did you know that you could catch a yawn? This delightful information book is full of fun and surprising things to know about the human body, all brought to life by Susanna Rumiz's warm, humorous illustrations. You'll be amazed by what's inside!

Brought to you by Ladybird. Join our intrepid adventurer Otto (and Missy, the smartest bird in the universe) as he embarks on a brand new Ladybird Audio Adventure! On this adventure we're going to learn about lakes, lochs and rivers - talk about a splash landing! These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on journey of discovery with the narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) and Sophie Aldred (best known for her role as Ace in Doctor Who). Ladybird Audio Adventures is an award-winning original series for four to seven-year-olds; a new, entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them. These are special stories written exclusively for audio with fun sound and musical effects, perfect for listening at home, before bed and on long journeys. Other books in the Ladybird Audio Adventure series include Dinosaur Times, Deep Sea Dive, Outer Space, Amazing Vehicles, The Animal Kingdom, Rainforests, Creepy Crawlies, On the Farm, The Human Body and The Frozen Planet.

Fantastic Facts Packed with amazing information in the form of bite-sized, numbered facts, this brilliant book covers a range of key topics: Earth and Space, Science, Dinosaurs, Animals and History. The engaging text is accompanied by detailed illustrations and incredible photographs, with cartoons, quizzes, fun facts and projects scattered throughout to actively encourage reading and learning.

Discover everything you've always wanted to know about your favourite Super Heroes! How much weight can the Hulk lift? What's the farthest distance Spider-Man can sling a web? Can Iron Man fly faster than a space rocket? Young Marvel Super Hero fans want to know everything about their favourite characters from how hard Thor can slam his hammer to the size of the smallest hole Wasp can fly through-and much more. Whether they are obsessed with Marvel comic books or they've only heard about Super Heroes in the playground, young fans will love discovering the fascinating answers to wild, wacky, and wonderful questions about Marvel Super Heroes. (c) 2020 MARVEL

The fox family are back to explore the Museum of Slimy Things! Following a successful adventure through the Museum of Dead Things, the foxes have returned to explore the world of slime. Curated by the slipperiest experts, this special museum introduces slime found all over the natural world, from the creatures in the depths of the ocean to the slime hiding inside the human body. Learn about the science of slime, meet the gelatinous hagfish and romp through the museum's swamp in this fully illustrated, non-fiction adventure.

Get to grips with the glorious world of goop and gunk, from pus, snot, and mucus to mud, snail slime, and sticky plants, in this compendium of gunk. If you've ever wondered how much snot you make, or how spider silk is made, this is the book for you. Full of strange but true science, The Science of Goo! explores all manner of gunge, sludge, ooze, and goo! Awesome CGI illustrations and stunning photography will show goo in all its glory, while fun trivia and scientific explanations will make you an expert in all things sludgy. For example, did you know that sea cucumbers can vomit their sticky insides when threatened, yet still survive? The Science of Goo! is here to give you a new appreciation of the weird and wonderful world of gooey matter, in all its many kinds and wherever it shows up.

No two pages look alike in this eye-popping children's encyclopedia. Exploring everything from amazing animals to art, this book is packed with fun facts for kids.

With its unique visual approach, WOW! shows you a range of topics but presents them with a twist. Mingle with a bunch of snakes... on a ladder! Meet your mammal relatives in a photo album, or peek into a drawer full of prosthetic eyes to discover the science of genetics. An ice sculpture reveals the science behind states of matter, architectural marvels are displayed on a house of cards, and the story of space exploration is told through an astronaut's stamp collection.

This comprehensive children's book covers technology, Earth, people, nature, history, science, the human body, and much more. With something new to discover on every page, WOW! will consistently entertain and inform. It's the ultimate children's reference book.