Interest age: from c 9 years

This text brings you the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world. Track the world's longest migrations, visit the coolest place on the planet, see how plane pioneer Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier, and much more. The greatest human achievements are show...

If anything in this book doesn't quite ring true, you'd better start believing! This irresistible page-turner will keep your eyes popping and your jaws dropping from start to finish. Did you know that Earth could fit inside Jupiter more than 1000 times? Can you believe the Eiffel Tower would fit ...

How do blind athletes tell between silver and gold medals? How did a Finnish architect accidentally invent skateboarding? Why do footballers wear logos on their kit? From equipment and engineering to amazing sporting achievements, find 100 incredible facts in this book, perfect for sharing with f...

Are you obsessed with football and want to know how to make it your future? Well now you can! Football isn't just about becoming a pro. In fact, there are hundreds of people that help make magic on the pitch, whether it's the architect who designed the stadium, the coder who created your favourit...

Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about the beautiful game from all around the world! Find out which football teams travelled to the first ever FIFA World Cup together. Discover the world record for the lowest altitude football match. Meet the king who named one of the world's most famous foo...

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship. Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about the beautiful game from all around the world. Find out which women's football team is ranked No. 1 in the world. Discover the story behind the animal that found a sto...

The athletes have arrived. The excitement is building. Grab your popcorn and get ready to witness the most entertaining sports day ever with commentator Clare Balding. Who would win in a 100-metre dash: the Australian tiger beetle or the cheetah? Could the orca be the speediest swimmer ever? Who ...

This amazing book welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 100 species, from lions to crocodiles to butterflies, and everything in between. Stunning pictures and fast facts will allow you to amass a wealth of knowledge in a fun way. Every creature is shown in beautiful deta...

What is bacteriology? What do bacteriologists do? What's so interesting about bacteria? These are just a few questions that are answered in this book. Find out about the pioneering work of scientists through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be a bacteriologist and discover how som...

Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important cricket skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from batting to bowling and fielding.