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A Quick History of Money takes us from barter to Bitcoin, packed with facts and jokes about how and why money works… and sometimes doesn’t.Why is a $5 note worth $5? Where do coins come from? What do

A brand-new look for a classic title that has sold over 45,000 copies since 2006, this is the perfect gift book for the 2022 World Cup and beyondThe Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia has a brand-new look to tie in with the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, which promises to be the biggest soccer tournament in history. What's more, it includes a pullout results wallchart to fill in as the World Cup progresses.With a fresh, contemporary design and all-new photographs throughout, the book now features expanded material on women's soccer, one of the world's fastest-growing sports. It's packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skilful soccer players - old and new - from Megan Rapinoe to Lionel Messi, Pelé to Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappé to Alex Morgan. Over 40 of the best sides to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including the U.S's women's and men's teams, Brazil, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. Soccer fans will get the key information about the top tournaments and

Introduces monster trucks, providing descriptions, facts, and statistics about both work and racing trucks.

Fully revised and updated, this is the perfect gift book for the 2014 World Cup and beyond

Describes various types of robots and their function, including robot explorers, farm robots, rescue robots, spy robots, and robot animals.

Describes the most extreme types of motorcycle races and events, including MotoGP, motocross, land speed racing, ice speedway, and top-fuel motorcycle drag racing.

Trek across the incredible Galapagos Islands, come face to face with the wildlife and discover the amazing explorers - and pirates! - who first explored these landscapes.

Each book in this series is an individual biography of a person who is remarkable for their achievements and contribution to their time and industry.

You & Your Strange Brain includes an unusual mix of surprising science, history, natural world examples, cultural amusement, and astonishing stories all focused on brains, intelligence and learning in

Describes the creative steps involved in designing a game, from coming up with an idea and designing characters to creating code for keeping score and changing difficulty levels.

This series portrays some of the key figures in major historical periods, including politicians and leaders, as well as rebels, spies, industrialists, engineers and members of resistance movements.

Accompanied by 3-D digital artwork and photographs that capture the game's most memorable moments, this ultimate guide to soccer explains the rules, skills, and tactics; explores issues surrounding th

"The Science of Computers takes an overall look at information technology, exploring how computers operate and the amazing devices that are used in homes, schools, and businesses today. Students will

Spies Revealed uncovers the fascinating truth about real-life secret agents and the top-secret organizations they work for. From spymasters to moles, defectors to double agents, and sleepers to disgu

Children can set off on an incredible adventure through the Age of the Dinosaurs with the help of appealing, contemporary artwork, fun text and wow facts. Powerful predators, Jurassic giants and fossi

The 2018 World Cup edition of The Kingfisher Football Encyclopedia captures the triumph and despair of key moments in world football. Packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skilful foot

This book helps you to learn about the fascinating, funny and fantastical behind-the-scenes facts about urban life. Lift the flaps to find secret histories, gob-smacking records and inspiring inventio

Warning: contains rotters and plotters, hooligans, con artists and assassins! Get ready to discover the animals who don't play by the rules...Children love finding out about animals but they won't hav

Vehicles and transportation are fertile ground for the imagination, and they are also a fantastic gateway to the physical sciences. Explorers: Things that Go uses a series of eye-catching story scenes

A smart art activity book Discover the art of science with this innnovative and ingenious activity book, packed with creative projects and fun drawing challenges. This is Not a Science Book develops s

An absorbing, fast-paced, and comprehensive guide to surviving in the wild, with a particular focus on the animals you might encounter–and want to avoid!–while you’re there. Whether

Discover the most amazing and unusual wonders the world has to offer, from Greece's Meteora Monasteries to India's Ajanta Caves and from Belize's Great Blue Hole to Mexico's Cave of Crystals. Get up c

From the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships to the record-breakers of Serie A, this book is packed with stats about trophy-winning teams and legendary goal scorers from around the globe.

"Computer Networks looks at how computer technology has changed the way we work, communicate, learn, and have fun. The World Wide Web, search engines, email, and social media have all become part of o

"This entertaining book about trucks explains the basics of how trucks work. Topics include big and small kinds of trucks, tires, hydraulic beds that can be raised up, different kinds of fuel, and dri

"This fast-moving book about cars uses dynamic photos and interesting facts to explain the basics of how they work. Topics include the engine, steering, going fast and slow, different kinds of fuel, a

With over 1,000 questions on everything there is to know about the Premier League, this is the ultimate way to discover whether you really know your football. The thrills and the spills, the hits and

This book is backwards! It starts at the end, ends at the beginning and travels back in history to show you what life was like before major inventions and discoveries. Step into a time before smartpho

The definitive guide to the world's most popular gameFully revised and updated to tie in with the 2020 Euro 2020 tournament, which will be held across the continent and will be watched by the rest of

Awesome facts and stats about the greatest football fans in the world. Find out the lengths some fans will go to to support their team, from following them in home and away games to spending fortunes

Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important tennis skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and photos

Cricket is a game steeped in history and tradition. But it is also one of the most exciting, and rapidly changing, sports in the world. New, fast-paced, forms of the game such as the IPL have attracte

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family!Find over120mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 9+ readers.Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you’ll find ALL the weird and wonderful facts you’ll ever need in the pages of this book. You won’t want to put it down!The perfect beginner’s book for STEAM related topics.Look out for more amazing fact books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to Know

A must-have information book, packed with fun facts and vivid photography!

A must-have information book, packed with fun facts and vivid photography!

Stunning pictures and amazing record-busting facts about the football World Cup.

Discover Andy Murray's inspirational life story and find out more about what motivates this history-making tennis champion.

Describes how web pages are built, how coding languages work together, what content management systems are, and how Internet links work.

In The Robot's Revenge, a factory of robots is on the rampage. Readers must use their knowledge of invention and robotics to save the day.

A step by step guide to your favourite sport. Learn how to perfect the skills, tactics and theory of your game - from basic drills to complete rules.