Alice James

Tiesitkö, että ensimmäinen euroilla tehty ostos oli kilo litsiluumuja? Tai että maksuvälineiksi ovat kelvanneet niin perunanuijat, sulat, tee, riisi kuin ankeriaat? Ja tiesitkö, että 90 % rahasta on olemassa vain verkossa? Osaatko sanoa, mihin pankkikortin tarkistusnumeroa käytetään? Uskotko, että Rooman keisari peri pissasta veroa? Arvaatko, minkä kokoiset kolikot tuovat eniten onnea?Suositun lasten tietokirjasarjan uusin osa kertoo 100 kiinnostavaa, kummallista ja pöyristyttävää faktaa rahasta. Värikkäästi kuvitettu kirja pursuaa kiehtovia yksityiskohtia ja tilanteita rahan historiasta, muodoista ja arvosta sekä tarinoita hyväntekijöistä ja lurjuksista, joita rahan ympärillä huseeraa. Kolikot kilisemään ja kortit vinkumaan – tämä laadukas tietopaketti saa asiantuntevimmankin lompakon haltijan ällistymään!

Did you know there's a single spot on your brain that recognizes numbers? Or that the first computer bugs were actual insects and that most of the internet is under water? This fascinating book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, a glossary and index, and links to specially selected websites to find out more.

Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways we can help our planet and links to specially selected websites to find out more. Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+. Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends. Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series: 1. 100 Things to Know About Science2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet3. 100 Things to Know About Music4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding5. 100 Things to Know About Food6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body7. 100 Things to Know About Space8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans9. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth10. 100 things to Know About History11. 100 things to Know about the Unknown12. 100 things to Know about Sport

Miten avaruuden pölystä muotoutui Maa? Mitkä olivat maapallon historian tylsimmät miljardi vuotta? Voitko kuvitella, että Maan ytimen sisältämällä kullalla voisi päällystää koko maapallon? Ja tiesitkö, että puut ujostelevat ja hiekka laulaa - ja että ilman Kuuta maapallomme hoippuisi holtittomasti? Suositun lasten tietokirjasarjan uusin osa kertoo sata kiinnostavaa ja kummastuttavaa tärppiämaapallostamme. Havainnollistavat kuvat ja tarkasti rajatut yksityiskohdat tukevatymmärtämistä. Kirja avaa lapselle kiehtovia näkökulmia maapallon geologiaan ja historiaan sekä planeettamme erikoisiin ilmiöihin. Hätkähdyttävät faktat ja syy-seuraussuhteet saavat lukijan pohtimaan myös ihmisen roolia maapallollamme. Elävästi ja hauskasti kirjoitettu teos pitää otteessaan, vastaa loputtomaan tiedonjanoon ja saa lukijan henkäisemään ihmetyksestä!

Think you know lots about animals? Think again This book contains 100 incredible things about the animal kingdom, full of creatures that glow, build, scheme, dance and everything in between. Each page has a fact you can take away and wow your friends and family with, all presented in a colorful, graphic way. Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+. Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends. Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series: 1. 100 Things to Know About Science 2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet 3. 100 Things to Know About Music 4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding 5. 100 Things to Know About Food 6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body 7. 100 Things to Know About Space 8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans 9. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth 10. 100 Things to Know About History 11. 100 Things to Know About the Unknown 12. 100 Things to Know About Sport 13. 100 Things to Know About Money 14. 100 Things to Know About Wildlife

Think you know lots about animals? Think again! Did you know that owls don't have eyeballs? Or that tigers are invisible to their prey? This book contains 100 incredible things about the animal kingdom, full of creatures that glow, build, scheme, dance and everything in between. Perfect for dipping in and out of, it covers a wide range of topics, from frogs that have antifreeze in their blood and pandas that do handstands, to animal-inspired inventions and newts in space. Presented with bold, graphic illustrations and bite-sized text, each page has an unusual or unexpected fact you can take away and use to wow your friends and family. Written in consultation with experts and ideal for fact-loving readers aged 8+.

Tiesitkö, että pöllöillä ei ole silmämunia ja jääkarhun nahka on musta? Uskotko, että miekkavalaat käyttävät lohia hattuina? Arvaatko, miksi joidenkin eläinten veri on vihreää ja miksi revontulet saavat valaat eksyksiin? Entä oletko kuullut, että myssypingviini torkkuu 10 000 kertaa päivässä? Suositun lasten tietokirjasarjan uusin osa kertoo 100 kiinnostavaa ja kummallista faktaa villieläimistä. Värikkäästi kuvitettu kirja pursuaa kiehtovia yksityiskohtia villieläinten erikoisista tavoista ja yhteiselosta, ihmeellisistä taidoista sekä siitä, miten hämmästyttävillä keinoilla eläimet ovat sopeutuneet ympäristöönsä. Se paljastaa myös, miten hullunkurisia päätelmiä on syntynyt, kun ihmiset ovat aikojen kuluessa yrittäneet ymmärtää luontoa ja eläimiä. Tämä laadukas tietopaketti saa asiantuntevimmankin luonnonystävän ällistymään!

Why do your feet age more slowly than your head? Is time travel possible? How did spies use clocks to complete secret missions? What caused the year of confusion? Why don't naked mole rats age? Find the fascinating answers to these questions and many more in this book full of mind-boggling facts about time. Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+. Each book in this best-selling and award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

Why do your feet age more slowly than your head? Is time travel possible? How did spies use clocks to complete secret missions? What caused the year of confusion? Why don't naked mole rats age? Find the fascinating answers to these questions and many more in this book full of mind-boggling facts about time. Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+. Each book in this best-selling and award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends. Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series: 1. 100 Things to Know About Science 2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet 3. 100 Things to Know About Music 4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding 5. 100 Things to Know About Food 6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body 7. 100 Things to Know About Space 8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans 9. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth 10. 100 Things to Know About History 11. 100 Things to Know about the Unknown 12. 100 Things to Know about Sport 13. 100 Things to Know about Money 14. 100 Things to Know about Wildlife

From a noisy dawn chorus to a dark night, this sticker book takes you around the world discovering the incredible variety of birds that live there. Add bright, shimmering parrots and tiny hummingbirds to leafy, tropical trees, penguins and other seabirds to icy seas, and find out which birds are bigger than people. With over 150 stickers to add to lots of exciting scenes, this book will provide hours of entertainment, and lots of information too.

From fish with glowing bodies to crabs with furry claws and sharks with detachable jaws, this sticker book is full of weird and wonderful creatures. With lots of stickers and added did-you-know facts for hours of screen-free fun, in one of the wildest and most unexplored habitats on the planet.

Color in sandcastles, ice creams and more in this summery book of holiday drawings. Young children can enjoy filling in the simple outlines, as they develop pen-control skills in over 90 coloring pages.

Fill this book with stickers of bugs - ones that scuttle, flap, buzz, wriggle and sting - from beehives to jungle floors, and flower meadows to ponds. With lots of stickers and added did-you-know facts for screen-free fun.

Which tunes could save a life, and which should come with a health warning? How do talking drums tell the history of Africa? What happens in your brain when you listen to music? Find the answers to these questions and more in 100 Things to Know about Music - an exciting book exploring all corners of the diverse world of music. Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends. Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series: 1. 100 Things to Know About Science2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet3. 100 Things to Know About Music4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding5. 100 Things to Know About Food6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body7. 100 Things to Know About Space8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans9. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth10. 100 things to Know About History11. 100 things to Know about the Unknown12. 100 things to Know about Sport

From fish with glowing bodies to crabs with furry claws and sharks with detachable jaws, this sticker book is full of weird and wonderful creatures. With lots of stickers and added did-you-know facts for hours of screen-free fun, in one of the wildest and most unexplored habitats on the planet.

This informative book is filled with 100 fascinating facts about food, from how to grow a burger in a laboratory to how many bees it takes to fill an orchard with apples. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, plus internet links to specially selected websites for more information.

This bumper first colouring book is packed full of Christmas illustrations to colour, from Santa and snowmen to reindeer and elves - it's an ideal activity book for very young children to enjoy during the festive season. With over 90 charming yet simple outlines, children will have hours of fun in the run-up to the big day, as well as developing mark-making and pencil control skills.