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Kate Hale is a writer, editor and professional fun fact finder. A former executive editor for National Geographic Kids' Books, she's edited or written about everything from dog communication to wacky roadside attractions, biographies of inspiring scientists to profiles of the cutest animals on Earth. Kate also co-created and hosted the award-winning kids radio program The Weird But True Show! on SiriusXM, which covers weird but totally true facts about the human body, animals, space and everything in between. When she's not hunting for new facts, Kate enjoys gardening, playing video games, and planning road trips to national parks. She currently lives in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.A. with her husband and rescue dog. Andy Smith is an award-winning illustrator, and studied illustration at the University of Brighton and the Royal College of Art, London. His work combines illustration and typography to create images that have humour, energy and optimism executed with a handmade, hand-printed, tactile feel. When not working, Andy can be found in the studio screen printing books and posters. He lives by the sea in Hastings, East Sussex, UK. His favourite colour is blue.
Choose your own path through a wonderland of amazing, exciting and sometimes downright silly facts in this brilliant new book. * The Week Junior Science + Nature * There's something for everyone in this compelling and highly readable mini-encyclopedia. This brightly illustrated small hardback is an ideal resource for children to dip into. -- Tom Tolkien * The School Reading List * This coruscating cornucopia of extraordinary facts is truly a fun and fact-filled reading adventure. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post * Pupils can choose their own path through this dazzling world of information ... In a world of misinformation, it's great to know that the 400 facts in this book have been verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica. With more than 300 witty illustrations and photos, and topics from space and dinosaurs to volcanoes and pharaohs covered, there should be something here for everyone. * Teach Primary Magazine * A wonderful compendium of facts ... The book will surprise you and fascinate you. Fantastic fun for curious children aged 8+. -- Brenda Marshall * The English Association *
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