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

A mind-blowing book of lists all about the human body, from history's weirdest eyebrow fashions to the top five foods that make you fart - and everything in between!

Did you know that English words come from all over the world and that their meanings have changed along their journey? Our word 'zero' comes from the Arabic word for empty space. 'Companion' is from the Latin for with bread. With simple descriptions and dazzling, evocative and witty illustrations...

Cultures around the world celebrate tales and myths of daring and brave goddesses. These legendary ladies were tenacious, smart and strong. Meet Osun the Yoruba goddess of love who refuses to be dismissed because of her gender and stands up to those who believe women are less important than men. ...

Take a gore-tastic tour of the streets of London, exposing all of its most scurrilous secrets. Take a trip to the terrifying Tower, dip into the ruthless River Thames and peer into creepy St Paul's Cathedral. Plague, pestilence and fire - it's a trip no Horrible Histories fan will want to miss!

You'll never guess how many teeth a shark has, how surfers have their own language, when a blobfish isn't a blobfish, or just how noisy the ocean is. All is revealed in this information book, filled with friendly, humorous pictures and quirky, surprising facts about seas and oceans.

You'll never guess how many stars there are in the universe, who the first astronauts were, or why sunsets are blue on Mars! Discover the answers to these and all sorts of weird and wonderful facts about what lies beyond Planet Earth, as you take this exciting journey into outer space.

Ever wondered how fast the fastest winds blow? How heavy is a cloud? Where are the driest and wettest places on Earth? Find out the answers and learn lots more curious and original facts about the weather in this information book.

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 il...

Mad about marvellous vehicles? Hit the road with writer and broadcaster James May to discover incredible human-powered vehicles - from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter. Yes, really!

'Masterpieces in Pieces' takes you on a journey through great art from all around the world and across the ages. Some of the masterpieces are famous, some may surprise you. Explore the themed galleries or just plunge in anywhere and enjoy the visual feast. From early cave paintings to Grayson Per...