Books in 1000 Facts series

100 FACTS - RAINFORESTS is bursting with amazing images, great activities and exactly 100 awesome facts. Children aged 7+ will learn everything they need to know about the precious jungles on our planet. Kids learn more easily with bite-sized information. Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts. Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice. 100 Facts Rainforests covers key topics about this unique wildlife habitat in concise numbered facts. Information is accompanied by amazing illustrations and photographs that put unbelievable facts into context for young learners. This spectacular rainforest book for kids covers physical features, unique animals and jungle locations around the world. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Rainforests: The different layers of rainforest and what tropical plants and creatures lurk there How much rain actually falls every year and how to survive in the jungle Natural treasures and stopping deforestation Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: The rainforest hummingbird is the world's smallest bird, with a body length of just 57 millimeters and a wingspan of only 65 millimeters. Chewing gum comes from trees! It starts off as a sticky goo that is collected from chicle trees. It is the boiled, and flavors, such as mint or fruit are added. Orangutans are close to extinction because their forests are becoming palm plantations. Palm oil is used in food and as fuel. It's expected that orangutans will be gone from the wild in less than ten years. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: Measure 3 meters on the floor and see if you can take one minute to walk that far without stopping this is as slow as a three-toed sloth moves! Quiz question: What is the equator? Use the Internet or a book to find out how the leaf moth uses camouflage

100 FACTS - ANCIENT GREECE for kids is bursting with exactly 100 fascinating facts, detailed images and fun activities to help children aged 7+ years learn everything they need to know about the lives of ancient Greeks. Simple projects throughout help reluctant and early readers understand the facts more clearly. Full-page artworks bring the ancient world to life. Comprehensive index enables children to navigate the topics easily. 100 Facts - Ancient Greece for kids contains key topics about ancient Greece for children aged 7+ years in simple, exciting numbered facts. Every page showcases fantastic illustrations and photographs that support a child's understanding of the text. Topics covered in 100 Facts Ancient Greece: Beliefs about the power of the Gods to punish and reward humans. The Battle of Troy and the famous wooden horse. Athens' rivalry with Sparta and the great battles between the armies. 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: When their sons were marching off to war, Spartan women said 'Come back carrying your shield (victorious) or be carried on it (dead!)'. Pythagoras' followers believed in reincarnation. They were vegetarians but they would not eat beans because they might contain reborn human souls! Once a year, Athenian citizens voted to ban unpopular people from their city for ten years. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive: Make Helen of Troy's crown using gold-colored card, sequins and a string of beads. Quiz question: When was the first Olympic Games held? Make a Greek chiton using cloth, safety pins and a belt.

100 Facts - CATS & KITTENS is a fun cat book for kids aged 7+ years, bursting with exactly 100 awesome facts, mind-blowing images and fun activities to help children learn everything they need to know about our feline friends. Looks at different breeds and how to care for your pet. Fun facts throughout to help your child's recall skills. Numbered facts give your child a way to track their learning, creating a sense of achievement. 100 Facts Cats and Kittens covers key topics about cats for kids in interesting numbered facts. Information is accompanied by amazing illustrations and photographs that put unbelievable facts into context for young learners. Topics covered in 100 Facts Cats and Kittens: The typical traits of wild and domesticated species of cat Stages of growing up from a kitten to a cat What is the best way to care for a cat and why 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Most mother cats have 4 6 kittens in a litter, but sometimes there can be as many as 12! On its first birthday a cat is about 16 years old in human years and on its third birthday, its 28 years old in human years! A tortoiseshell cat (with ginger, black and cream fur) is almost certain to be female. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive: Quiz question: When is it thought that people first kept cats as pets? Make a saber-toothed cat mask using cardboard, paints, elastic and scissors Design a new breed of cat. Think about what colors and markings it will have on its fur.

100 FACTS - BEARS is bursting with exactly 100 fascinating facts, unbelievable images and fun activities to help children aged 7+ years learn everything they need to know about these grizzly mammals. Covers bear species, homes, feeding and behaviour. Close-up photos of bears in their natural habitats. Illustrations and diagrams of bear anatomy to help kids to understand key concepts. 100 Facts Bears contains key bear facts for kids in simple numbered facts. Every page features fantastic illustrations and photographs that support a child's understanding of the text. This is a great bear book for kids aged 6 10 years. Topics covered in 100 Facts Bears: The definition of a bear and a close look at the bear family. Bears from different climates such as brown bears and polar bears. Bears that are most under threat in the their natural habitats and what is being done to help them. 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Pandas use all four limbs to grip onto tree trunks as they climb up or down. The word 'Arctic' comes from the Greek word 'Arkitos', which means 'country of the Great Bear'. While female polar bears are in their den looking after their cubs, they don't eat or drink at all. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive: Make a panda face mask using a paper plate, black paper and string. Quiz question: Black bears live in Europe. True or false? Measure your height every month for a year to see how fast you grow compared to a bear.

Did you know that the average person passes gas between seven and fifteen times a day? Or that famous boxer George Foreman has five sons, and named each one of them George? Or that a temple in India has thousands of rats living inside it? Wow your friends with the 100 weirdest and grossest facts ever! Covering topics from science, biology, history, the arts, technology and general knowledge, these books are packed with funny, disgusting and interesting facts.

Why was the first pyramid built? Who was the architect of the Step Pyramid? Discover everything you need to know about pyramids in this extraordinary fact book. Flip through 100 fascinating facts covering everything from pyramid people to modern pyramids, then test your knowledge with fun quizzes. Each page is packed with activities, projects and mind-blowing facts for a truly engaging experience. With stunning photographs and beautiful illustrations, this fun-filled book is sure to challenge young readers and prepare them for academic success.