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What's the Actually Factually Difference?

How to tell the difference between over 150 things that are similar but different!
By Jane Wilsher
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Wow friends and family with the similarities and differences between over 150 comparative pairs in this detailed encyclopedia, ideal for picking up over and over again.  What's the difference between a country and a continent? What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?And what about a wormhole... Read More
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An amusing fact-packed encyclopedia based on the fun question, 'What's the difference between?'. This collection of over 150 similar-but-different comparisons is perfect for quizzing with friends and family. 

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Wow friends and family with the similarities and differences between over 150 comparative pairs in this detailed encyclopedia, ideal for picking up over and over again.  What's the difference between a country and a continent? What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?And what about a wormhole and a black hole?What's the Actually Factually Difference? is a fun-filled, fact-packed encyclopedia with sections on space, the body, the world, food, technology, transport, animals and more. This is an accessible and easy-to-understand introduction to all kinds of popular subjects for children.For every comparative pair the same fun question, 'What's the difference between?', is clearly explained and answered. Each time, both words are defined, the similarities and differences between the two things are outlined, and additional facts and pull-outs are included. This entertaining and informative book brings every fact to life with humour and wit.

What's the Actually Factually Difference? opens up a world of facts and quizzing with family and friends. This fresh and fun encyclopedia is the perfect next adventure for curious young minds. 

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711292697

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 February 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: words & pictures

Illustration: Fully Illustrated

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Liz Kay
  • Illustrated by Liz Kay

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 112

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jane Wilsher

About the Author

Jane Wilsher is an author and editor from the UK, and the founder of bop Publishing. Jane is the author of What Do Scientists Do All Day? (Wide Eyed, Editions, 2020), An Encyclopedia of Unbelievable Facts (Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2021) and 21 Things to Do With a Tree (Ivy Kids, 2023).Liz Kay is a freelance illustrator based in Yorkshire. When not busy doodling, Liz is usually found hiking and biking around the Yorkshire countryside and playing tennis for my local club. She's worked on a variety of commissions across illustrated maps, hand lettering and calligraphy, greetings cards, infographics, children's books, newspapers and magazines and animation.

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