Books with author Jan Payne

Fact or Fiction? Kids and adults alike will have fun finding out if what they think they already know is actually truth or lies. The fun is in quizzing yourself, then finding out the answers. After you do that, you can try it on your friends!Whether it’s facts about dinosaurs or a myth about oceans that they always thought was true, the fun facts in this book are guaranteed to amaze kids and parents alike. From weird animal behavior to ancient civilizations, from mighty dinosaurs to fabulous inventions kids can discover the remarkable truth or uncover amazing myth busters. First, they can test their knowledge at the beginning of each chapter and then turn the page to find out what is true and what is false. True or False: Cockroaches can survive without their heads – True! Since they can survive for many days without food, cockroaches don’t need their heads to keep going. Unlike humans, cockroaches breathe through parts of their body, there is no nose on their heads. It can survive for weeks without one. Talk about a brawny bug! True or False: An avalanche can happen if someone yells on a snow-covered mountain – False! In movies and TV shows, avalanches are triggered when someone shouts or fires a gun. In reality, this isn’t powerful enough to start one. Many avalanches are caused when the weight of a person crossing an unstable slope dislodges the snow so it rushes down the mountain, often taking the person with it. True or False: The first explorer to reach the South Pole was Robert Falcon Scott – False! In 1912, when Robert Falcon Scott made a grueling trek to the South Pole, he found himself in a race with a team of Norwegians, led by Roald Amundsen. Both men were determined to reach the Pole first. When Scott’s team finally reached their target, to the dismay they found the Norwegians had beaten them to it – by a moth! On the return journey, Scott and his team perished from starvation and frostbite. True or False: The skeletons of babies and adult humans have the same number of parts – False! When babies are born, their skeletons contain nearly 300 parts. As they grow older, some of the parts fuse together, and by adulthood, the skeleton consists of 206 bones. True or False: The human nose produces a cupful of mucus everyday – False! Scientists have estimated the nose can produce up to a liter a day of mucus, most of which will be swallowed. Snot traps dirt, pollen and germs, and stops them from getting in your lungs, which could make you ill. The mucus near your nostrils dries our around the particles, forming a green lump. The rest of the mucus slides down your throat. Yuck! With these and hundreds more incredible true or false questions, kids will have a great time testing their knowledge and learning incredible truths and uncovering lousy lies!

Whether it’s facts about dinosaurs or a myth about oceans that they always thought was true, the fun facts in this book are guaranteed to amaze kids and parents alike. From weird animal behavior to ancient civilizations, from mighty dinosaurs to fabulous inventions kids can discover the remarkable truth or uncover amazing myth busters. First, they can test their knowledge at the beginning of each chapter and then turn the page to find out what is true and what is false. True or False: Cockroaches can survive without their heads – True! Since they can survive for many days without food, cockroaches don’t need their heads to keep going. Unlike humans, cockroaches breathe through parts of their body, there is no nose on their heads. It can survive for weeks without one. Talk about a brawny bug! True or False: An avalanche can happen if someone yells on a snow-covered mountain – False! In movies and TV shows, avalanches are triggered when someone shouts or fires a gun. In reality, this isn’t powerful enough to start one. Many avalanches are caused when the weight of a person crossing an unstable slope dislodges the snow so it rushes down the mountain, often taking the person with it. True or False: The first explorer to reach the South Pole was Robert Falcon Scott – False! In 1912, when Robert Falcon Scott made a grueling trek to the South Pole, he found himself in a race with a team of Norwegians, led by Roald Amundsen. Both men were determined to reach the Pole first. When Scott’s team finally reached their target, to the dismay they found the Norwegians had beaten them to it – by a moth! On the return journey, Scott and his team perished from starvation and frostbite. True or False: The skeletons of babies and adult humans have the same number of pa

Rabbits eat their own poo . . . or do they? From disgusting things animals eat, to incredible inventions and much more, children can test their knowledge and find out if the fascinating facts in this book are false or true. Sometimes the truth is more surprising than the lie! First, children read the statements and mark which they think are fact and which are fiction. Then, they turn the page to discover the truth. Loaded with facts, and packed with cool and quirky illustrations, children of all ages will love spotting, pointing out and marking the truths and the lies.

Fact or Fiction? Kids and adults alike will have fun finding out if what they think they already know is actually truth or lies. The fun is in quizzing yourself, then finding out the answers. After you do that, you can try it on your friends! Whether it s facts about dinosaurs or a myth about oceans that they always thought was true, the fun facts in this book are d to amaze kids and parents alike. From weird animal behavior to ancient civilizations, from mighty dinosaurs to fabulous inventions kids can discover the remarkable truth or uncover amazing myth busters. First, they can test their knowledge at the beginning of each chapter and then turn the page to find out what is true and what is false. True or False: Cockroaches can survive without their heads True! Since they can survive for many days without food, cockroaches don t need their heads to keep going. Unlike humans, cockroaches breathe through parts of their body, there is no nose on their heads. It can survive for

Annie Fidgen's mum is an adventurer, but forget her, she's always off climbing a Himalaya, searching for abominable snow persons or saving whales. Annie's dad works at home doing stuff in his bedroom, and for a hobby makes scale models of New York out of carrots - so forget him too. With both parents well and truly forgotten, Annie must make her own way in life, which is why she gets into so many scrapes that are, at times, epic in scale (even if she does always come out on top).Annie is not alone though - there is always gran. Granny Weatherburn is ancient and according to Annie has all her veins on the outside of her legs. Even so, she's up for everything Annie can lure her into. She has many uses - she can weld a bit of washing machine to a bit of Hoover and an axe to make a battle robot - she can take a Centurion tank engine to bits blindfolded - well, OK, that's not that useful to Annie. (The tank engine is in the cupboard under the stairs, if you're interested, but you'll have to put it back together again yourself.)This is book two of the Annie and Granny series, and it is Annie's own account of their adventures, so you will have to take her word that it's all true.What some seriously clever people have said about the Annie Books.The Children's Film and Television Foundation –'These are absolutely delightful stories. I was particularly taken with Annie. The humour and the character are wonderful with much hilarity in the situations.' The School Librarian'Genuinely funny. This is the first book from the Paynes but with two more in publication they promise to give emerging readers a female character who will challenge Horrid Henry's popularity. The writing is a blend of subtle and slapstick humour. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Suitable for 6 to 8 years and good for reading aloud.'The Guardian'Not Again Annie!' is a wonderful sequel and a fantastic read.'Waterstone’s Children's Books'Annie is a delightful heroine, who sometimes gets things a little bit wrong yet is determined to make the best of each situation. With lots of humour and clever word play, these amusing stories will really appeal to young readers.'The Bookseller'Funny and quirky, children will instantly recognise themselves. Ideal for reading out loud and for beginner readers.'