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Gross FACTopia!

Follow the Trail of 400 Foul Facts [Britannica]
By Britannica Group and Paige Towler
Series: FACTopia
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Gross FACTopia! is a fascinating and entertaining romp through some of the most revolting facts nature and history have to offer. Perfect for young readers, this book presents bizarre and disgustingly fun trivia that will simultaneously educate and amuse with its playful and engaging style. Each page offers quirky, gross-out nuggets that make learning unforgettable, aiming to captivate children's imaginations with surprising and humorous insights.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a young reader fascinated by bizarre and entertaining facts. It's perfect for children who enjoy learning about the world in a fun and quirky way, filled with intriguing information that captivates and informs.

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Gross FACTopia!

In this disgustingly marvellous world, you will discover facts about smelly sports, weird world records, rank rodents, vile Victorians, horrible medicine, gory gastronomy and more – all of which are connected in unexpected and hilarious ways!  

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In this disgustingly marvellous world, you will discover facts about smelly sports, weird world records, rank rodents, vile Victorians, horrible medicine, gory gastronomy, and more – all of which are connected in unexpected and hilarious ways!

Did you know that sloths poo only once a week? Or that poo from crocodiles was sometimes used as make-up in ancient Rome? Or that ancient Romans sometimes purchased vials of gladiator sweat? Or that apes and monkeys sweat from their armpits just like humans do?

Welcome to Gross FACTopia!, a wonderland of fantastically foul facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopedia Britannica! Every fact in this book is linked to the next in an ingenious trail of information, where you will slither from topic to topic in surprising and stomach-churning ways. Sometimes your path branches, and you can catapult forwards or creep backwards to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book.

Follow your curiosity (and your nose) through this ridiculously revolting world of facts!

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Gross FACTopia! is celebrated for its engaging and vibrant illustrations that capture the attention of both young and old readers. Filled with bizarre, amusing, and horrific facts, it is perfect for children who revel in trivia and enjoy sharing bizarre knowledge. Its bright, enticing design and plethora of gross details make it a favourite for trivia enthusiasts, though it might not suit the squeamish.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913750671

Publisher: What on Earth Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Britannica Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Andy Smith

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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Britannica Group Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Humour Paige Towler Series: FACTopia

About the Author

Paige Towler is an author and editor based in Washington, D.C., USA. A former editor for National Geographic Kids Books, she writes poetry about animals doing yoga, weird facts about the world and silly stories about snakes and bats.

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. He lives by the sea in Hastings, East Sussex, UK.

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