Children's / Teenage general interest: General knowledge & trivi

This irresistibly disgusting book for children will teach you all you need to know about all kinds of animal and human waste and goo - what it's for, how it's made, where it goes, and lots more. Did you know, for example, that the global population produces more than a million tons of poo every d...

The bizarre beasts, incredible places, and peculiar phenomena featured in this mind-blowing compendium are not just really weird - they're really real. This wacky book explores our world's most exciting oddities. Did you know there's a plant that eats mice? Or that you can dip your toe in a rainb...

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 this exciting book exploring all corners of the diverse world of music.

What are phantom islands? How did the Black Death cause an ice age? How could graffiti save endangered tortoises? Find the answers to these questions and 97 more in this bold, graphic and exciting book, full of amazing things to know about Planet Earth.

Can you remember how many days there are in each month? Or the names of the planets in the solar system? How about the difference between a noun and a verb? '365 Cool Ways to Remember Stuff' shows you how to memorize the key facts in almost every school subject. With the help of the book's simple...

These 50 fact-packed illustrated maps showcase cultural and natural highlights from around the world - it's an armchair traveller's journey of a lifetime!

From the weird and wonderful to the mind-blowing and record-breaking, this book is packed with over 500 fun facts, spectacular stats and intriguing things that every kid should know.

Have you ever wondered why cats don't roar, how strong your hair is, or if Mars has moons? Packed with hundreds of questions, answers, and witty illustrations, this book will blow your mind!

Whether you're a budding Einstein or taking your first steps in STEM, you'll be amazed by the fascinating facts inside. You'll rediscover subjects such as light and sound, machines, and forces in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take you b...

From learning how fireworks sparkle to the chemical makeup of planets, this collection of jaw-dropping facts allows readers to see subjects such as chemical reactions, atoms, and the periodic table in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then readers ...