Fassinerende en interessante feite wat die nuuskierigste kind (en grootmens!) vasgenael sal hou! In Hoekom nie? is daar 1,111 fantastiese antwoorde en verduidelikings vir al daardie vrae waarop weetgierige kinders antwoorde soek: Hoekom hou ons nie aan met groei nie? Hoekom vlieg ons nie rond in straalpakke nie? Hoekom is daar nie meer dinosourusse nie? Om alles te kroon is daar ook nog top 10-lyste, raar-maar-waar feite, profiele van ontdekkingsreisigers en cool aktiwiteite! 

Jam-packed with thousands of fascinating facts and interesting info this fun-filled Q&A book is sure to satisfy the most curious kids (and adults too!). The team that brought you WHY? flips that question around to deliver more than 1,111 more awesome answers, brain-bending breakdowns, and epic explainations to all kinds of burning questions about how the world works.

With the first book in the series, we answered WHY? In this exciting follow-up, we figured WHY NOT? The concept is simple. Got a question? Boy, do we have answers! Over 1,111 of them. Why don't you keep growing your whole life? Check out the human body section. Why aren't we traveling by jetpack yet? Tech has your answer. Why aren't school busses red? Flip to the pop culture chapter. Why aren't dinosaurs still alive? Why can't you walk on clouds? It's all there! With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we've got the expert information in a fun Q&A format that will keep kids digging for answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like top 10 lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities. Now, go stump your parents!

In a world where werewolves rule and vampires are just the boy or girl next door, kids love anything that will scare the pants off them. But how do you separate fact from fiction? Do haunted houses, spooky ghosts, and UFOs have a place in history, or is it all just a bunch of hooey? Crawling with spine-tingly facts, eerie anecdotes, and fun information, this book is all about everything creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky. It's a perfect book for the bathroom library or to read by flashlight under the covers. Just don't tell kids how much real science and history they're actually learning!

This out-of-the-box book encourages readers to cultivate a better understanding of the world as it is - and as it could be! Ever wondered what would happen if some cool or crazy things were possible? Like what would happen if: you got sucked into a black hole; dinosaurs still existed; humans could fly; you could communicate with dolphins; or you could dig a hole through to the centre of the Earth? Get ready to explore all kinds of scenarios that would or could happen if the world was just a slightly different place. Each scenario is examined with real scientific, historical, and cultural facts in mind.

Do you think spies are stupendous? Ninjas are neat? Mysteries are more than meet the private eye? Then you'll love That's Sneaky, the most surprising and suspenseful information that we're legally permitted to print. Jam-packed into this top secret title is the most classified and downright dangerous information you'll ever get your amateur detective hands on. Want to escape one of history's most heinous prisons? Consult chapter 7. Dare to dodge ocean predators by slipping into a shark proof suit? Check out chapter 1. Prefer to gear up with spy gadgets? Flip to chapter 5. With stealthy Agent 'Stache as your partner, you'll face elements of surprise and masters of disguise. Embrace the adventure and listen well-you never know when this book may self-destruct!

Would you rather walk on hot coals or swim in the Arctic Ocean? Learn to fly a helicopter or learn to perform open-heart surgery? Be frozen and then thawed out in the future at the age you are now or live forever?
Welcome to the Book of Choices, where every answer brings you one step closer to discovering your hidden self. Want to find out your ideal career? The country that best suits your idea of the good life? The species of your inner animal? Through in-depth exploration and analysis of the inner workings of your mind, we'll peel you back layer by layer and you won't even realize it. In this hysterically fun and simple quiz book, you'll find out things about yourself that you don't even know we're asking. Each vividly colored page is so exciting, fun, and revealing that you will want to share with your parents, friends, and yes, even your brother and sister. So stop wasting your time trying to discover the true you--let us do it for you

Those endless road trips will be a lot more fun with the new editon of this popular road atlas for kids, packed with even more maps, games, facts, photos, and activities. Presented in true Nat Geo Kids style, this bold and lively road atlas is full of fun facts, easy-to-read maps, games, and tons of information about cool, wild, and wacky places all over America. Vibrant pictures of everything from weird road signs to national monuments bring each page to life. Each state and Washington, D.C., is featured, complete with simple road maps, state symbols, and awesome tidbits. This updated editon includes all new games and revised and updated content througout.

The concept is simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter. What's on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section's got you covered. What's in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn't Earth just float off into space? Check, check, and check. With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we've got the expert information you need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep kids digging for answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like top ten lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities. Now, go stump your parents!

Greek mythology meets The Secret Life of Pets in this first adventure in a new middle grade fiction series, starring Zeus, the mighty hamster, and the crazy crew of critters of the Mount Olympus Pet Supply Shop. Welcome to the Mount Olympus Pet Supply Shop, which sits high on a hill in Athens, ... Georgia. The owner, Artie, has a soft spot for animals that need a forever home and has rescued a menagerie of creatures, each named after a powerful god or goddess. But these animals aren't just pets with cool names ... Zeus is a tiny little hamster with a mighty appetite for power. His cage sits atop a high shelf so he can watch the other pets from above. As king of the creatures, he dictates the nightly agenda to all his animal minions. But the others are getting pretty tired of answering to the egotistical fluff ball. When Zeus betrays his friends for his own gain, they turn on this cheeky rodent. Worst of all, Artie is beginning to notice something is amiss. Can Zeus repair his friendships and restore order to the pet shop before their secret is revealed to the world? Get ready to laugh, cheer, and learn with this adorable and hilarious cast of characters in their unforgettable first adventure!

Everybody needs a role model! Discover the true stories of superheroes, rebels, world leaders, action heroes, sports legends, and many more daring dudes, all of whom played their part to make their mark, make a contribution, and make the world a better place. From Abraham Lincoln to Sitting Bull, Stephen Hawking to Galileo, these cool guys had the boldness, bravery and brains to meet the challenges of their day. With a fun design, engaging text, and high-quality photographs, this is the ultimate hero guide and keepsake for the 21st century.

This fun book of quirky failures and famous flops will keep kids laughing while they learn the importance of messing up in order to get it right. Science, architecture, technology, entertainment - there are epic fails and hilarious goof-ups from every important field. Silly side features help to analyse the failures: "Lesson Learned," "It Could be Worse!," "Losing Combinations," and a "Fail Scale" help readers navigate the different kinds and scopes of the mistakes made. Read to learn what went wrong, what went right, and what kids can learn from each failed attempt.

Silently they stalk, carefully they creep, with perfect precision, they pounce! Face, leopards are just SO COOL. Leopards are among the world's top predatory big cats, but that's just ONE reason why they are SO COOL. So who wouldn't want to hang out with them to learn more? These books blend amazing animal photos with silly quips and info that will delight young readers and animal enthusiasts. For example, kids can learn that leopards are the best climbers of all the big cats, that they have excellent night vision, and that black panthers are just leopards that are born black. This is the perfect little reader to get kids' brains buzzing and keep them laughing during downtime, bedtime, or anytime!

Its round, fuzzy body, its fluffy ears, those button eyes ... Let's face it: koalas are SO CUTE. And so is this book! Get ready for some koala-ty time with this cute critter! But in case you're wondering if cuteness is all there is to koalas, think again! This little guy's got attitude! You'll flip over the adorable photos and be equally charmed by what this sassy little koala is thinking on every page. Introducing the brand-new series from National Geographic Kids that combines two wonderful things: mega-cute photos of all your favourite fluffy animals and silly text that will have the whole family laughing. Add to that some great non-fiction content that gets kids learning, and, what can we say? This series is just so cute and cool!

Some are see-through! Some are poisonous! Some can leap more than 20 times their own body length! Let's face it: Frogs are ... SO COOL! And, well, so is this book! Yep, it's true. Frogs are ribbeting. But there's more to them than meets the (giant-size) eye! Did you also know that each frog's call is unique to its species? Or that they absorb water through their SKIN? Jump right in and find out why frogs are the coolest creatures in the pond (and sometimes on land!) in this supercute, quippy book that will delight young readers and animal enthusiasts alike. It's the perfect quick read to get kids' brains buzzing and keep them laughing during downtime, bedtime, or anytime!

Tired of having to contain your hidden urge to fart and finger-pick? Can't get enough of foul food and flies? Get ready to gross out all of your friends with these hysterically nauseating facts about all things gross and gruesome. Bringing together the slimiest, smelliest, and stickiest topics imaginable, "That's Gross," is chock-full of foul facts that are guaranteed to make your stomach churn. Each chapter is packed with icky information, wacky and colorful pictures, and sickening sidebarsthat will make you say "That's Gross " Hold on to your stomach while we explore the world of barf, bugs, boogers, and other things your parents won't like.
With lively and humorous prose, high-interest subjects, and truly disgusting photos, this book will have kids glued to the page while they learn the facts, history and scientific details of "eww." Kids will be so captivated by the gross-out factor that they won't even realize how much they're learning. They might even discover that these skin-crawling truths are just a part of everyday life
Chapters include:
- The History of Grossness
- Your Abominable Body
- Gross Animals
- Gross Bugs
- Dead Things
- Gross Around the World
- Gross Pop Culture
- Everyday Grossness
- Gross Fun
- Glossary of Gross
Other elements include the "Happy Place," featuring adorable baby animals just in case the grossness is too overwhelming; a "Gag Gauge" to rank the level of grossness of each topic; plus gross experiments, games, and more.

In a world where werewolves rule and vampires are just the boy or girl next door, kids love anything that will scare the pants off them. But how do you separate fact from fiction? Do haunted houses, spooky ghosts, and UFOs have a place in history, or is it all just a bunch of hooey? Crawling with spine-tingly facts, eerie anecdotes, and fun information, this book is all about everything creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky. It's a perfect book for the bathroom library or to read by flashlight under the covers. Just don't tell kids how much real science and history they're actually learning

Would you rather walk on hot coals or swim in the Arctic Ocean? Learn to fly a helicopter or learn to perform open-heart surgery? Be frozen and then thawed out in the future at the age you are now or live forever?
Welcome to the Book of Choices, where every answer brings you one step closer to discovering your hidden self. Want to find out your ideal career? The country that best suits your idea of the good life? The species of your inner animal? Through in-depth exploration and analysis of the inner workings of your mind, we'll peel you back layer by layer and you won't even realize it. In this hysterically fun and simple quiz book, you'll find out things about yourself that you don't even know we're asking. Each vividly colored page is so exciting, fun, and revealing that you will want to share with your parents, friends, and yes, even your brother and sister. So stop wasting your time trying to discover the true you--let us do it for you

Do you think spies are stupendous? Ninjas are neat? Mysteries are more than meet the private eye? Then you'll love "That's Sneaky, "the most surprising and suspenseful information that we're legally permitted to print. Jam-packed into this top secret title is the most classified and downright dangerous information you'll ever get your amateur detective hands on. Want to escape one of history's most heinous prisons? Consult chapter 7. Dare to dodge ocean predators by slipping into a sharkproof suit? Check out chapter 1. Prefer to gear up with spy gadgets? Flip to chapter 5. With stealthy Agent 'Stache as your partner, you'll face elements of surprise and masters of disguise. Embrace the adventure and listen well--you never know when this book may self-destruct! "From the Trade Paperback edition."

Put on your suit of armor and grab your bear spray because it's time to explore the deadly side of things. This is the perfect book for curious boys and girls who want the real scoop on predators, natural disasters, and dangerous jobs. That's Deadly! takes you on a journey to explore all of the things in this world that can put your life in jeopardy. From spewing volcanoes to ferocious predators, you'll find tons of fascinating facts that will keep you lying awake at night wondering what exactly might be lurking under your bed. Can't sort fact from fiction? Don't worry, we've layered in playful reality checks so kids know the actual peril possibility factor (PPF) is far less than perceived (as long as you steer clear of certain situations!). With beautiful photographs, humorous text, and fun and funky design, think of it as the almanac of danger.

This fun book of quirky failures and famous flops will keep kids laughing while they learn the importance of messing up in order to get it right. Science, architecture, technology, entertainment -- there are epic fails and hilarious goof-ups from every important field. Silly side features help to analyze the failures: "Lesson Learned," "It Could be Worse!," "Losing Combinations," and a "Fail Scale" help readers navigate the different kinds and scopes of the mistakes made. Read to learn what went wrong, what went right, and what kids can learn from each failed attempt.