Publication Date: 4th July 2024 The Blurb Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about everything from secret recipes and escape artists to hidden treasure and invisibility cloaks. You’ll meet an underwear-stealing cat, find out about sharks that glow, uncover a toilet in disguise and learn about the biggest ever game of hide-and-seek. And the … Continue reading Secret Factopia by Paige Towler, illustrated by Andy Smith
Tag: Non-Fiction
We, the Curious Ones by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by Hari and Deepti
Publication Date: 7 March 2024 The Blurb Birds sing. Bees dance. Wolves howl. But we are the ones who tell stories.Since the beginning, humans have created stories about the universe. From early mythology to modern-day science, we have always been curious to know more, yet 95 percent of the world “out there” remains a mystery. … Continue reading We, the Curious Ones by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by Hari and Deepti
A Very Curious Christmas by Maddie Moate, illustrated by Paul Boston
Publication Date: 12 October 2023 The Blurb Have you ever wondered why crackers go bang? Or where Christmas trees come from? Or why brussels sprouts make you fart?Maddie Moate is here to answer these questions and many more! From how toys work to where gingerbread comes from.You'll explore the science behind fairy lights, snowflakes, reindeer … Continue reading A Very Curious Christmas by Maddie Moate, illustrated by Paul Boston
Small, Speckled Egg by Mary Auld, illustrations by Anna Terreros-Martin
Publication Date: 15 August 2023 The Blurb This story starts with a small, fragile egg. Inside a life is forming. What emerges is one of the most impressive birds on the planet - an Arctic tern. Read about her life and follow her record breaking journey from the top of the world to the bottom. … Continue reading Small, Speckled Egg by Mary Auld, illustrations by Anna Terreros-Martin
What Was It Like To Be An Ancient Roman by David Long, illustrated by Stefano Tambellini
Publication Date: 7 September 2023 The Blurb Who were the Romans and how did this small tribe come to dominate Italy before establishing the largest empire the world has ever seen? Why were the Romans such brilliant innovators, responsible for inventions including newspapers, concrete, surgeon’s tools and even an efficient postal system? What made their … Continue reading What Was It Like To Be An Ancient Roman by David Long, illustrated by Stefano Tambellini
Around The World In 80 Inventions by Matt Ralphs, illustrated by Robbie Cathro
Publication Date: 12 October 2023 The Blurb CHOCKS AWAY! Take off on a marvellous journey of discovery as you explore 80 incredible world-changing inventions from around the globe!From the wheel to the space rocket, the bow and arrow to the atom bomb, chocolate to toothpaste, and the battery to the quantum computer, find out about … Continue reading Around The World In 80 Inventions by Matt Ralphs, illustrated by Robbie Cathro
The Football School Encyclopedia by Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton
Publication Date: 5 October 2023 The Blurb 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. Learn about all aspects of the … Continue reading The Football School Encyclopedia by Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton
Evolution by Sarah Darwin and Eva Maria-Sadowski, illustrated by Olga Baumert
Publication Date: 7 September 2023 The Blurb The Earth has come a very long way from the molten planet with oceans of magma that existed 4.5 billion years ago. Since then, the land has shifted, the climate has changed and life has flourished. But how exactly did living things come to be? Let real-life scientists … Continue reading Evolution by Sarah Darwin and Eva Maria-Sadowski, illustrated by Olga Baumert
History FACTopia!: Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts by Paige Towler, illustrated by Andy Smith
Publication Date: 7 September 2023 The Blurb An enthralling and hilarious journey through global history in 400 connected facts! In this blast-from-the-past adventure you’ll discover hundreds of the most mind-blowing facts from history. Hidden tombs, ghostly ships, boiled vipers, samurai warriors, snow machines, pet lions, hidden pyramids, secret codes, flaming fireballs, wooden swimsuits, sparkling jewels … Continue reading History FACTopia!: Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts by Paige Towler, illustrated by Andy Smith
Ultimate Dinosaurs: Microraptor by Ben Garrod
Publication Date: 14 September 2023 The Blurb When hunters become the hunted, they need to adapt or die. To survive, Microraptor took to the skies and became a flying dinosaur, but what happened next? You can find out. Brimming with facts and fun, quizzes and Ask the Expert sections, there are 7 more dinosaur's stories to be … Continue reading Ultimate Dinosaurs: Microraptor by Ben Garrod
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