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In this entertaining eBooklet, renowned deep thinkers Jimmy Russell and Jack Goldstein discuss the ten greatest inventions they believe humankind has ever seen, using their own unique perspectives on the world in which we live. The result is an entertaining read, and - being careful to distinguish between inventions and discoveries - many readers may be surprised at what appears on the list and what does not. Informative, fun and vaguely educational,...
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How much of the earth's surface do you think is volcanic in its origin? Have you any idea of the difference between a shield volcano and a stratovolcano? And do you know which ten eruptions were the largest in human history? Join Charles King as he talks us through all of these things and more and discover 101 amazing facts about Volcanos. Whether you're studying the subject at school or are simply interested to find out more about one of nature's...
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Did you know that in medieval times dogs were known to have accompanied their masters into battle wearing suits of armour? Or that cows from different regions moo in different accents? Were you aware that the courtship dance of some seahorses can last eight hours? Or that an albatross flies much further in a lifetime than the Apollo astronauts did on their moon missions? In this collection, narrators Jason Zenobia, Charles King and Lawrence Keefe...
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Did you know that Gorillas can catch human colds? or that cows from different regions moo in different accents? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts split into categories such as record breakers, creepy crawlies, gross facts, primates and many more. So if you want to know what the fastest animal in the water is, or the disgusting thing a hoopoe bird does to scare away predators, then this is the book for you! Find the information...
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Did you know that an albatross can fly fifteen million miles in a single lifetime? Or that flamingos can only eat when their heads are upside down? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts split into categories such as record breakers, parrots, seabirds and many more. So if you want to know what the collective known is for thrushes, or just how deep emperor penguins can dive, then this is the book for you! Find the information you...
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Did you know that the fastest speed of a horse ever recorded was at more than fifty miles per hour? Or that horses use their tales to tell each other what they're feeling? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts split into categories such as record breakers, famous horses, breeds, medical knowledge and many more. So if you want to know how tall the highest fence a horse has ever jumped was, or what the offspring of a donkey and...
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Did you know that in medieval times dogs were known to have accompanied their masters into battle wearing suits of armour? Or that the Rhodesian Ridgeback was first bred to fight lions? This fantastic quick-read eBook featured over one hundred facts about dogs split into categories such as evolution, health, behaviour, record breakers and many more. So if you want to know who the heaviest dog ever to have lived was, or what the wagometer was invented...
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Do you love cats? This book contains over one hundred facts about our favourite feline friends. Find out little known facts about cat behaviour, statistics about cats and information about why cats are so great. Separated into sections covering each area to make fact-finding easy, Ailurophiles will just love this!
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Did you know that most sharks have an excellent sense of hearing? Or that fear of sharks is known as galeophobia? This fantastic quick-read eBook features over one hundred facts split into categories such as shark attacks, conservation, myths, record breakers and many more. So if you want to know how long a whale shark can live for, or what the Aztecs used to ward off sharks, then this is the book for you! Find the information you want, fast.
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This side-splitting collection of 101 of the best lightbulb jokes you have ever heard is dangerously funny! Jack Goldstein aims his humour cannon at older children with this hilarious joke book containing over one hundred jokes that will have the whole family laughing. Organised into categories so you have a lightbulb joke for every occasion, this is an ideal addition to any budding comedian's bookshelf. How many seabirds does it take to change a...
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What exactly is an avalanche? Why do tropical cyclones spin in different directions? What is the deadliest heat wave ever to have been recorded? And what are the three different types of lightning? All of this and more is revealed in this fantastic book containing over one hundred facts about the world's most deadly natural disasters. Covering floods, cyclones, landslides, avalanches, tsunamis, fires, earthquakes, blizzards, heatwaves, volcanoes and...
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How often does a snake shed its skin? What is the world's most venomous species? What incredible ability are rattlesnakes currently evolving? And why are scientists studying the venom of the black mamba? All of these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook containing over one hundred facts, separated into sections for easy reference. So if you want to know why should still handle a dead rattlesnake with care, or which place on earth...
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In what amazing way does the horned toad lizard defend itself? What film did a trip to the Komodo islands to study lizards inspire? What, according to ancient Australian Aboriginal belief will happen if you kill a lizard? And what species of lizard is the fastest on the planet? All of these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook containing over one hundred facts, separated into sections for easy reference. So if you want to know...
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In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about space. Separated into sections such as our solar system, the moon, the sun, space travel and many more, you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are working on an astronomy project or you just want to know more about our incredible universe, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!
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Do you know the difference between a spider-web and a cobweb? What are the two sections of a spider's body called? Which spider holds the record for the largest legspan? And which species wears the drained corpses of its victims on its back? All of these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook containing over one hundred facts, separated into sections for easy reference. So if you want to know the various uses to which spiders put...
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In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Australia. Separated into sections such as its geography, its people, its wildlife, famous Australian figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Australia, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf....
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Did you know there is a species of dinosaur named after Hogwarts? Which were the largest and smallest dinosaurs? What is the difference between a brontosaurus and an apatosaurus? This excellent book answers all of these questions and more, with over one hundred facts about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
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Did you know that you can use a tree stump as a compass? Do you know what makes Maple trees explode? What do the leaves of an oak tree look like? And where is the tallest tree in the world? The answers to all of these questions and more can be found in this excellent quick-read guide to trees. Whether you're a dedicated arborologist or are just interested in this often overlooked yet wonderful area of nature, then this book containing over one hundred...
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In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the human body. Separated into sections such as the brain, vision, bones and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are working on a human biology project or you just want to know more about how your body works, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf.
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