Children's / Teenage: general interest

Did you know the world's largest football shirt is over 80m long. In 2002, Australia won World Cup qualifying game by 31-0. Danish referee Henning Eriksturp's fake teeth fell out when he went to blow the final whistle. The youngest person to be signed by a football club was less than 2 years old....

From record-breaking goals, the world's most extraordinary players, stunning stadiums to weird and wonderful mascots, discover over 100 fascinating football facts, specially selected for readers aged 8.

From yucky germs to animals who clean the snot out of their noses with their tongues, you'll find everything you need to know about the silliest, most disgusting facts within the pages of this fun-filled book.

Discover over 100 fascinating, hilarious and utterly GROSS facts, perfect for readers aged 7+! From yucky germs to animals who clean the snot out of their noses with their tongues, you'll find everything you need to know about the silliest, most disgusting facts within the pages of this fun-fille...

Discover over 100 fascinating, hilarious and utterly GROSS facts, perfect for readers aged 8+! From yucky germs to animals who clean the snot out of their noses with their tongues, you'll find everything you need to know about the silliest, most disgusting facts within the pages of this fun-fille...

Have you ever wondered why some planets have rings? Or whether galaxies can collide? Or how humans are able to explore the vastness of space? This fascinating book takes you above the clouds and beyond the Earth's atmosphere to show you the vast expanse of space that stretches above us.

Travel back in time to Thebes and find out all about life and culture there. Sail down the River Nile, visit the awe-inspiring pyramids and temple complex at Karnak and Luxor and join in the fun at a festival! Like modern travel guides, the books in this series highlight must-see features and exp...

Join children's author and vet Dr Jess French and explore how animal bodies work, and the amazing things they can do. 'The Animal Body Book' is a friendly introduction to animal anatomy, perfect for any child fascinated by animals or budding veterinarians. With nine chapters covering skeletons, c...

Find out about the different species that roam our planet, from polar bears in the arctic to stingrays in the seas, and desert and grassland mammals, and how each species is affected by our changing climate. The 'We Go Eco' series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding t...

Soar through the sky with best-selling author Ben Hoare and discover some of the most exquisite birds on our planet. From the miniature bee hummingbird that flaps its wings 200 times a second, to the oilbird that navigates pitch-black caves using echolocation, this stunning collection showcases m...