WOW! Facts Orange – serie

Ancient bones. Broken bones. Bones that can tell a story thousands of years old. Dig into the weird, wild and sometimes creepy world of skeletons and discover what lies beneath the surface.

What makes a diamond worth millions? Why do people risk everything to steal them? And could there be entire planets made out of them? Uncover the facts of the world's most famous and coveted gemstone.

Whether its fake wounds and bruises or looking like a vampire or zombie, this book reveals the tricks of professional make-up artists. Step-by-step instructions means the reader can recreate these convincing horror looks easily.

Ice cream has gone from royal luxury to everyday obsession. Find out where it all started and how it's made, as well as weird and wonderful flavours from around the world.

Money has changed from shells and coins to cards, apps and digital payments. This book explores how it works, where it came from and why it matters.

Spiders are everywhere: in homes, gardens, forests and deserts. Some are tiny, some are huge, and a few can be dangerous. Find out how spiders hunt and build webs, and why they are far more useful than most people think.

Swamps are wet, muddy habitats full of life. From strange insects and powerful predators to unusual plants that thrive in flooded conditions, this book explores what lives there, how it survives, and why swamps matter.