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Featuring extraordinary new Believe It or Not! stories, puzzles, and games, young Ripley’s fans will love the Fun Facts & Silly Stories Activity Annual 2020.Aimed at kids ages 7–10, the Fun Facts & Silly Stories will delight kids who love the weird, the wild and the wonderful! Jam-packed with exclusive content not found in any other Ripley’s book, this year's activity annual contains fantastic stories, eye-popping photographs and engrossing activities for kids. The stunning photos and bright, colourful page design will engage young readers and encourage them to learn more about our weird and wonderful world.

Go behind the scenes of world's biggest and most exhilarating action sports showcase - Nitro Circus. Born in a garage in Utah with just a video camera and some extraordinary, dare-devil stunts, Nitro Circus has exploded to become the world’s biggest producer of action sports entertainment, including television shows and show-stopping, adrenaline-charged live events. Nitro Circus’s crew of top action-sports athletes attempt the best and boldest tricks in motocross, BMX, scooter, skating and dirt biking, including record-breaking feats and, often, epic spills – there are no limits!From biographies of top athletes and tales of the most astonishing sporting skills, to the story of how it all started, this is the tell-all, must-have guide for every action sports fan. With stunning photography and behind-the-scenes guides, you will find tips and tricks straight from the legends themselves, including founder and action sports legend Travis Pastrana. So sit back and immerse yourself in the world's most exhilarating, extreme, show-stopping sports!

Driven by Alison Teal’s unique life experiences, this book features her firsthand accounts of adventure in well-known locations, like the Taj Mahal, to far-off places, like the Lost Island of the Fire Walkers. Travel the world through unbelievable photography and get to know this Female Indiana Jones through stories close to her heart, like those from her Home Sweet Grass Shack in Hawaii and of her conservation efforts in the Maldives.

Reboot your curiosity and binge the bizarre with the all-new Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Wired Into Weird.In a world where AI-generated content has everyone second-guessing what’s real, Wired Into Weird proves that truth is stranger than fiction!Readers will meet incredible people, see quirky creations, visit far-off places, discover odd animals, and witness astonishing feats — and it’s all real!All-new and all-true: Latest edition of the bestselling series with hundreds of new stories from around the globe!No attention-span struggles here: Vibrant imagery, bite-size stories, fun lists, and silly callouts attract even the most reluctant reader!Family-friendly fun: Everyone from grandparents, adults, teens, and kids alike will have a blast exploring every page and sharing the unbelievable together.Beyond the page: Book-based content regularly posted to Ripley’s social media, enhanced with giveaways and creative marketing campaigns.

Are you ready to dive into the curious world of Ripley’s? In Undoubtedly Odd, the team behind the international bestseller Ripley’s Believe It or Not! return with another incredible selection of mind-boggling stories, jaw-dropping facts and awe-inspiring pictures. It is the perfect gift for young readers who are thrilled by the weirder and grosser side of the Ripley’s world.

From paintings by an artist with no arms or legs to sculptures made entirely of salt, Odd Is Art uncovers some of the most fascinating and unbelievable pieces of art from the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! collection.Designed as an elegant art book that draws on the eclectic one-of-a-kind Ripley’s archives and exhibits, Odd Is Art is a visually stunning book that will delight and amaze art lovers and Ripley fans alike.

Ripley’s has spent 100 years compiling strange-but-true facts from around the world. Now, the most extraordinary stories from the last century are brought together in a single colourful volume.Featured Believe It Or Not stories include:· The chicken that lived for months without its head· The man who swallowed seven swords at once· The jockey who died while riding his horse – but won the race anywayWith spectacular photos throughout, 100 Best Believe It Or Not Stories is a must-have for any Ripley’s fan.Incredibly hard to believe. Undeniably true!

Ripley's Believe It or Not! is guaranteed to amaze and entertain children and adults alike with its unique blend of weird but true stories and jaw-dropping facts gathered from all over the world. This year... Marvel at the ice caves of Alaska. Find out what very unusual food Icelanders eat at their traditional mid-winter feast. Discover why Lucas the penguin has to wear rubber boots. Hear about the woman who sailed down the Missouri River in a giant hollowed-out pumpkin. And take the 'Funny Bones' test to see whether you can match photographs of skeletons to their animal owners.No Christmas is complete without Ripley's!

Every year Ripley's Believe It or Not! storms the bestseller list as it unveils the latest collection of weird but true stories, bite-size, jaw-dropping facts, and amazing photographs gathered from all over the world.This year...Gasp at the paddle-steamer made entirely out of iceDiscover the whereabouts of the volcano that blasts out goldMeet Fedy, the cross-eyed cat, who has 400,000 followers on InstagramVisit the city of Chefhaouen in Morocco, where every building is painted blueShudder at the Australian mosquito that sucks blood from frogs' nostrilsAnd much, much more!Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is perfect for:Gifting moments: whether it’s a kids stocking filler or an adult Secret Santa, give the gift of interesting facts this ChristmasReaders young and old: Got a trivia mad niece? Or a pub-quiz-going father-in-law? Either way, this is sure to delight readers of all ages!Those with curious minds!No Christmas can possibly be complete without Ripley's, the bestselling annual full of weird and but true stories and facts to delight both kids and adults!----Praise for Ripley's Believe It Or Not!'My grandson loves it — packed with weird and wonderful facts and vivid pictures that spark his curiosity!''Another brilliant Ripley’s! Stunning visuals and unbelievable facts for every curious mind.''A family favourite — every year!''Fun, fascinating, and a little gross — a hit with kids and adults alike!''A Christmas morning must — pure excitement every year!'