The Encyclopedia of Unbelievable Facts (Hardback)
Louise Lockhart (illustrator), Jane Wilsher (author)- 10+ in stock
How many kinds of germs live in your bellybutton? Which creature takes a three-year-long nap? If someone asked you to spare a zeptosecond, how long would that be? Has the Leaning Tower of Pisa ever been straight? And what exactly happens to an astronaut's dirty laundry?
The dazzling facts are accompanied by bright, whimsical illustrations and the questions are organized into 10 chapters: Human Body, Science and Technology, Animals, Natural World, Space, Mindbending Stuff, History, Customs and Culture, Our World, and Arts and Entertainment.
Written in simple, easy-to-understand language by author Jane Wilsher, this stunning visual encyclopedia is ideal for fact-loving kids and a perfect excuse to bring the family together for some top trivia fun.
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
ISBN: 9780711256248
Number of pages: 112
Dimensions: 310 x 256 mm
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'Perfect for those children who like to dip into books and read aloud the facts they've discovered.' * Armadillo Magazine *
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