Return to FACTopia!

Follow the Trail of 400 More Facts [Britannica]
Series: FACTopia
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Return to FACTopia! takes young readers on another journey through a whimsical world filled with fascinating facts and surprising connections. As they follow the quirky storyline, children are invited to explore fun and educational topics, making their way through a series of interconnected paths that highlight the wonders of the real world. It's an engaging experience that sparks curiosity and encourages discovery.
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You might like this book if you enjoy exploring fascinating and quirky facts that spark your curiosity and imagination. It's perfect for children who love to learn about the world in a fun and engaging way, connecting surprising truths with captivating illustrations that bring knowledge to life.

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Return to FACTopia!

A world of 400 facts, all connected in surprising and hilarious ways! 

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A world of 400 facts, all connected in surprising and hilarious ways! Choose your own path through this ingenious web of astounding information.

Did you know that bacteria from between people’s toes have been used to make cheese? Or that the world’s most expensive cheese is made from donkey milk? Or that the milk from one species of cockroach is the most nutritious substance on Earth? Or that a cockroach can survive for weeks without its head?

Welcome back to FACTopia!, a world of perfectly amazing facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopedia Britannica! Every fact in the book is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information, where you will hop from topic to topic in unexpected and hilarious ways.

And there’s not just one trail through these pages: sometimes your path branches, and you can choose to jump to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Let your curiosity lead you through this witty wonderland of facts!

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Return to FACTopia! is praised for being a creatively illustrated compilation of intriguing facts that captivates children who enjoy learning and sharing amusing trivia. Its vibrant presentation and humorous approach make it a delightful read, encouraging giggles and astonishment as readers explore topics like unusual restaurants, animals, and space travel. Ideal for children aged 7-9, the book offers an engaging, accessible experience, especially for reluctant readers who prefer factual texts over lengthy novels.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913750398

Publisher: What on Earth Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 March 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

About the Author

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.

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