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

From pasta to passionfruit, baguettes to biryani, ramen to rambutan, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all around the world. In this fascinating book, young children can learn all about what people in other countries eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as where our food c...

Children all over the world are very different, but they also have much in common. In this beautifully illustrated book, young children can learn all about what people in other countries eat, wear and play, and how they speak and celebrate. From breakfasts to birthdays, cakes to clothes, and hicc...

Why do we dream? How come more people are right - than left-handed? What's inside a black hole? Science is pretty amazing, but even though we know more about our universe than ever before, there still remain lots of unanswered questions that fascinate and perplex even the greatest scientific mind...

Did you know that the Vikings were traders as well as raiders; and that they established the world's oldest surviving parliament? Embark on an incredible voyage through Viking life and history in this work from non-fiction writer David Long.

Embark on a fascinating foray into the world of the ancient Romans as David Long explains what life was actually like for ordinary people as well as their famous emperors, while also looking at the lingering influence of Roman civilisation throughout the world.

When do footballers poo? Can you play football on Mars? What is a magic sponge? You will find the answers to these questions and more in chapters on subjects such as history, geography, biology and maths.

The second book in the groundbreaking series from two bestselling writers that teaches you about the world through the prism of football. It is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads. Why are footballs round? When do footballers wee? Whe...

This text is packed with awesome true stories, real science, and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads - and it's all about football. What colour are Cristiano Ronaldo's pyjamas? How many bones are there in the human foot? And why is that dodo alive and kicking?

Clear, engaging text allows kids to get the low-down on animals and their world in an accessible and entertaining way.

What makes stars shine? Which planet would float in water? Have aliens ever visited Earth? Young readers can discover the weird and wacky truths about space with this astounding fact book, overflowing with out-of-this-world information about our solar system, galaxy, and Universe. Illustrated thr...