Books in 1000 Facts series

Why did the T rex die out? What did they use their tiny arms for? Discover everything you need to know fossils in this extraordinary fact book. Flip through 100 fascinating facts covering everything from fossils to killing prey, 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.

100 Facts PLANT LIFE is bursting with detailed images, fun activities and exactly 100 amazing facts for kids aged 7+. Children will learn everything they need to know about our green 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 Plant Life contains key topics about the plant kingdom in mind-blowing numbered facts. Each fact is accompanied by beautiful illustrations and photographs, which add visual meaning to the information for kids. This is a fascinating plant book for kids aged 7+. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Plant Life: The seven functions of a plant, which include photosynthesis and pollination Plants in different environments such as forests, jungles and underwater Animal friends, enemies and how plants use their appearance as a trap Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Squirting cucumbers can shoot their seeds 5 meters away. Their seedpods are full of water and explode at the slightest touch. Nearly half of all the trees that are cut down are used to make paper more than 300 million tons every year. Sea otters wrap strands of giant kelp around themselves so they don't float away while feeding on sea urchins or resting. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: Sprinkle mustard or cress seeds on a damp piece of cotton wool and leave on a saucer in a warm place the seeds will start to germinate after a day Light and dark! Find out the effect of sunlight and lack of sunlight on a living plant by placing a piece of card on a leaf and looking at what happens after a few days. Quiz question: Roots grow towards light. True or false?

100 FACTS - WARRIORS is bursting with exactly 100 fantastic facts, incredible images and great activities to help children aged 7+ learn everything they need to know about the greatest fighters of all time. 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 Warriors includes key topics about the ultimate fighters throughout history in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page features amazing illustrations and photographs that clarify difficult points for children. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Warriors: What makes a true warrior The most famous figures of all time including Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte Fighters from fiction and fantasy worlds Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Alexander the Great marched around 32,000 kilometers over the course of his 11-year battle campaign! Underneath Colchester, London and St Albans, there is still a thick layer of burnt earth, left from Boudicca's attacks on them. Viking swords were given names such as Leg-biter and Foot-biter. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: Design a shield for a Medieval knight. Think about colors, a pattern for a coat of arms and the textures of wood and leather Quiz question: Which native American tribe did Crazy Horse belong to? As well as being a warrior, Babur was a poet and liked to create magnificent gardens. Use the Internet and books to find out more about him

100 Facts Kings and Queens for kids is bursting with exactly 100 fantastic facts, incredible images and fun activities to help children learn everything they need to know about the British monarchy. 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 Kings and Queens for kids covers key topics about the reigns of British kings and queens through the ages in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page features amazing illustrations and photographs that clarify difficult points for children. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Kings and Queens: All monarchy to rule Great Britain from Queen Boudicca to Queen Elizabeth II Allegiances and enemies in Europe The daily lives of ordinary people and those serving at court Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: James I of Scotland was murdered in a sewer. He was escaping enemies through a drainpipe but became stuck because he was too fat! Almost 300 people died for their faith during Mary Tudor's reign and she became known as Bloody Mary. Due to his size, George IV earned his nickname 'Prince of Whales' when he was Prince Regent. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: Design a royal crown using gold or silver card, scraps of colored paper and a tape measure Royal quiz question: Which king signed the Magna Carta? Make an English or a Scottish flag using an old sheet and fabric paint. Attach to bamboo canes to wave your flag around

Since life on Earth began, animals and plants have died out, never to exist again. Discover the reasons for extinction and how new life evolves. Learn why the dinosaurs disappeared and how humans became so successful, then read case stories of individual creatures that have died out. Most importantly, find out which animals living today could be gone tomorrow.

100 FACTS - PIRATES is bursting with awesome images, fun activities and exactly 100 mind-blowing facts. Children will learn everything they need to know about these famous sea adventurers. 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 Pirates covers key topics about the lives of swashbucklers in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page features detailed illustrations and colorful photographs that bring the text to life for kids. One of our bestselling pirate books for children, the thrilling facts will appeal to even the most reluctant of readers. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Pirates: Life aboard a ship as a pirate or a galley slave Attacking sea rivals, plundering a ship and punishment on the gallows Myths about desert islands and buried treasure Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts such as: When Francis Drake raided the treasure store at Nombre de Dios, he landed at night, captured the guns and fought off the guards. But when the store was opened, it was empty! While she was a pirate, Grace O'Malley cut her hair short to look like her sailors. This earned her the nickname of 'Baldy'! One of the most valuable cargoes of all were the spices from India and Sri Lanka. But they were difficult to sell, and pirates simply dumped them overboard. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: Design a pirate flag using bones, skulls and scary pictures on a black background Quiz question: What kind of sword did the buccaneers invent? Map puzzle: Find some famous pirate places on the world map in this book