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Learn about everything in the world from animals to art with this book of extraordinary figures and number-based facts for children aged 9-12!DK's cool compendium puts the fun back into learning, taking children on a number crunching journey around the wonders of our world. With zillions of fun figures at your fingertips, you are sure to expand your horizons and impress your friends with incredible statistics! Ever wondered how many stone blocks there are in the Great Pyramids at Giza? How long it takes to put on a spacesuit? Or what percentage of your brain you really use? Well look no further! This world fact book will keep both you and the kids entertained, arming you with nuggets of number knowledge and memorable information proving that data doesn't have to be boring. Tuck into a feast of fantastic figures and you will find:-More than 1,000 astonishing facts, divided into six thematic chapters-Over 80 topics encompassing earth, space, history, technology and more-Eye-catching double page spreads, including stunning photographs and graphics for every topic-Fun and surprising information to engage children in the world around themHow Big? How small? How many? How fast? Satisfying the most inquisitive minds, this trivia book for children provides the answers to those questions you've always wondered about, while offering fresh facts to stretch the imagination. Did you know, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the world's tallest building with 160 floors?Or that the sperm whale can hold its breath underwater for an average duration of 90 minutes? From spectacular stars to ingenious inventions and extravagant fashion, the vast array of topics will spark curiosity in even the most reluctant readers, setting you on a fact-filled journey of discovery! So what are you waiting for?

Learn about everything in the animal kingdom with this book of extraordinary figures and number-based facts for children aged 9-12!Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around the animal kingdom. From colossal mammals to tiny insects and everything in between, learn all about your favourite animals with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers.Our World in Numbers: Animals will have you impressing your family and friends like never before with mind-blowing facts and stats on a vast range of different animal species. Children aged 9-12 will number-crunch their way around the animal kingdom, discovering everything from the age of the world's oldest animal and which bird has the most feathers, to which snake has the longest fangs and how long a tiger sleeps in a day.This animal book of fantastic figures offers:- More than 1,000 astonishing animal facts for children aged 9-12.- Different topics divided by 5 chapters, invertebrates, fish, amphibians and reptile, birds and mammals.- Eye-catching double page features, including vibrant photographs and graphics for every topic.- Fun and surprising information on more than 80 topics to engage children in the world around them.This data-packed adventure through the animal world is filled with everything you've ever wanted to know about your favourite animals, with full-page photographs and fun, colourful images, wacky animal fact-bites and funky figures to become an animal expert!

Go on a fact-packed adventure through the prehistoric world with this children’s book of figures and number-based facts!Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey through dinosaurs and prehistoric life. From incredible ichthyosaurs to terrifying tyrannosaurs and everything in between, learn all about the age of the dinosaurs with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers.This dinosaur book of fantastic figures offers:- More than 1,000 dinosaur facts for children aged 9-12.- Topics divided by 5 chapters: Before the Dinosaurs, Tremendous Triassic, Jaw-Dropping Jurassic, Colossal Cretaceous and After the Dinosaurs.- Eye-catching double-page features, including vibrant photographs and graphics for every topic.Our World in Numbers: Dinosaurs will have you impressing your family and friends with mind-blowing facts and stats on a vast range of different dino species. Children aged 9-12 will number-crunch their way around the prehistoric world, discovering everything from the fastest, biggest, and deadliest creatures to the size of dinosaurs' hearts, brains, tails, and scales.More in the seriesGo on a data-packed adventure with the Our World in Numbers series and explore the animal kingdom with Our World in Numbers: Animals, or learn about everything in the world from animals to art with the comprehensive Our World in Numbers.