Sneaky Facts: Planet Earth

Name: Sneaky Facts: Planet Earth
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9798886743401
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By Weldon Owen

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Hundreds of fascinating trivia questions for kids 8-12. Shine the magic light to reveal the answers! Uncover the secret answers to trivia questions about planet Earth using a special revealer light. With answers written right below the questions in invisible ink, kids can easily quiz themselves,... Read More

Format: Hardback

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Hundreds of fascinating trivia questions for kids 8-12. Shine the magic light to reveal the answers!

Description

Hundreds of fascinating trivia questions for kids 8-12. Shine the magic light to reveal the answers!

Uncover the secret answers to trivia questions about planet Earth using a special revealer light. With answers written right below the questions in invisible ink, kids can easily quiz themselves, their families, or their friends on geography, earth science, and world history.

With fascinating questions, gorgeous illustrations, detailed maps, and more, Sneaky Facts: Planet Earth provides hours of entertainment and learning.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798886743401

Publisher: Insight Editions

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 February 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Edition: No Edition

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 359g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Weldon Owen is an imprint of Insight Editions, a publisher of illustrated books on food & drink, photography, music, and popular culture. Elegant and informative, Weldon Owen titles showcase the best of art, photography, and design in exquisite presentations of the bookmaker's craft. They are located in San Rafael, CA.

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