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

Did you know that toothed whales, like Bailey from Finding Dory, use echolocation to navigate the oceans? Or that the traditional Chinese clothing worn in Mulan is called hanfu, which translates to 'clothing of the Han people'? Curious minds will love discovering over 1,000 fascinating real-world...

This title gives young readers everything they want to know about cars, from the earliest automobiles to speedy supercars, rally racers and even cars that fly. Packed with detailed photography, the latest bite-size facts, and a bonus audio download, it has everything a car-crazy kid could need.

From unlikely football heroes and incredible comebacks to the worst red cards and dirtiest football tricks, this is a selection of hilarious, entertaining, inspiring and always unbelievable true football tales. Each story is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the car. Mega football f...

Explore the world of fantastic flags from A to Z. Flags are listed alphabetically by country name for easy reference - from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and every country in-between! Challenge yourself with flag-tastic quizzes. Which is the oldest flag in the world? Which is the only country that does...

Discover all kinds of inspiring and extraordinary careers in this illustrated book for kids! Why not become a cat behaviourist? Or a rollercoaster engineer? How about a coral reef gardener? Find out what's involved in these incredible careers and meet the real people who followed their dreams and...

A fun and essential guide to the world of football and an incredible gift for young fans. Discover everything you've EVER wanted to know about football, from fascinating facts about your favourite players and clubs, to incredible international stats and terrific trivia. Packed with hilarious illu...

What made Pele the greatest player of all time? How did Nadia Nadim flee from Afghanistan and end up playing for Manchester United? Who was the Liverpool player who invented the world's most popular football boot? This collection of fifty biographies brings together the the incredible true storie...

Discover all the foul facts about the First World War, including what the 'Fat King' did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets.

'The Frightful First World War' presents the dire details of a war that affected almost everyone - from peace-loving protesters to the suffering soldiers in the muddy trenches.

Ever wondered why sharks have such a bad reputation? Are they dangerous, human-munching monsters? Or have we got it all wrong? In fact, only six people get attacked by sharks every year across the whole world. And how many sharks are eaten by humans every year? One hundred million! So maybe shark...