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Curious World
The Fastest, the Weirdest, the Loudest⦠of Everything
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A mind-bending adventure the whole family will enjoy! Packed with amazing trivia, weird world records, and mind-blowing facts, this book is perfect for curious kids, trivia-loving teens, and even grown-ups who can't resist a quirky fact or two. A must read for all curious minds! Discover...
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Discover the fastest, slowest, oldest, and strangest things on Earthβand beyond! Perfect for gifts, family fun, and screen-free entertainment, this is a must-read for trivia buffs and curious minds of all ages.
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Description
A mind-bending adventure the whole family will enjoy!
Packed with amazing trivia, weird world records, and mind-blowing facts, this book is perfect for curious kids, trivia-loving teens, and even grown-ups who can't resist a quirky fact or two.
A must read for all curious minds!
Discover the fastest, slowest, oldest, and weirdest things on Earthβand beyond!
- Which volcano has been erupting for over 2,000 years?
- Are spiders faster than Usain Bolt? (you will never look at your house spiders in the same way again)!
- Where's the coldest place life can survive?
- Which creature has the longest neck (and no, it's not a giraffe)?
- What are the smallest known things to exist?
Whether you're sharing hilarious facts around the table, keeping the kids entertained and off screens, or wowing your friends with your trivia skills, this book is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Perfect for:
Gifts for kids (aged 8+), teens, and adults.
Families looking to keep eyeballs off screens and brains switched on.
Trivia buffs, fact lovers, and anyone who enjoys learning something new.
Discover the World's Wildest and Wackiest Wonders - One Fascinating Fact at a Time!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835013045
Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bedford Square Publishers
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Mick O'Hare is an author, journalist and editor of the New Scientist bestsellers Does Anything Eat Wasps? and Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? He writes for UK & US publications and, in addition to science, he specialises in topics as diverse as the history of spaceflight, Cold War politics, polar exploration, food and drink, motorsport and rugby league. He lives in Northwood, Middx.
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