Miles KellyChildren's 100 Facts Book Bundle (7 Books)

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Miles Kelly's 100 Facts books are bestselling around the world, with more than 8 million copies sold in 30+ languages. Each book is bursting with exactly 100 awesome facts, mind-blowing images and loads of fun activities. Children will learn everything they need to know about each of the popular subjects covered in these wonderful books.

100 Facts - Planet Earth

100 Facts Planet Earth book for kids is bursting with awesome images, great activities and exactly 100 mind-blowing facts. Children will learn everything they need to know about our wonderful planet. 100 Facts Planet Earth book for kids covers key topics about our world in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page features detailed illustrations and colourful photographs that bring the text to life for kids. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Planet Earth: - Where Earth came from and where it is in space- The layers of Earth, precious materials and preserving the planet- Natural events, spectacular scenery and what we can learn about the evolution of Earth Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: - Some fossils of bacteria are 3.5 billion years old. - The longest stalactite is 59 metres long. The tallest stalagmite is 32 metres tall. - By the middle of the 21th century, 30-50 percent of all living species may be extinct. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: - Make salt crystals using table salt, a magnifying glass and a dark-coloured bowl! - Recreate a geyser eruption using a bucket, plastic funnel and plastic tubing- Quiz question: What shape is a barchan sand dune?

100 Facts Saving the Earth

100 Facts Saving the Earth is a fantastic book for children aged 7+, presenting a detailed look at ways we can help to preserve our planet - from energy-saving tips to green shopping advice. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by detailed photographs and beautiful artwork will challenge children, acting as an incentive as they make their way through the book. Projects to make and do, hilarious facts and brilliantly drawn cartoons bring an extra element of fun. Add a detailed index, and 100 Facts has all the ingredients for a perfect introduction to this truly fascinating topic.

100 Facts - Plant Life

100 Facts Plant Life is bursting with detailed images, fun activities and exactly 100 amazing facts. Children will learn everything they need to know about our green planet. 100 Facts Plant Life contains key topics about the plant kingdom in mind-blowing numbered facts. Each fact is accompanied by beautiful illustrations and photographs, which add visual meaning to the information for kids. This is a fascinating plant book for kids aged 7+. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Plant Life: - The seven functions of a plant, which include photosynthesis and pollination- Plants in different environments such as forests, jungles and underwater- Animal friends, enemies and how plants use their appearance as a trap Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: - Squirting cucumbers can shoot their seeds 5 metres away. Their seedpods are full of water and explode at the slightest touch. - Nearly half of all the trees that are cut down are used to make paper - more than 300 million tonnes every year. - Sea otters wrap strands of giant kelp around themselves, so they don't float away while feeding on sea urchins or resting. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: - Sprinkle mustard or cress seeds on a damp piece of cotton wool and leave on a saucer in a warm place - the seeds will start to germinate after a day- Light and dark! Find out the effect of sunlight and lack of sunlight on a living plant by placing a piece of card on a leaf and looking at what happens after a few days. - Quiz question: Roots grow towards light. True or false?

100 Facts- Reptiles & Amphibians

100 Facts Reptiles and Amphibians is bursting with unbelievable images, fun activities and exactly 100 fascinating facts. Children will learn everything they need to know about this animal group. 100 Facts Reptiles and Amphibians contains key topics about these cold-blooded creatures in simple numbered facts. Every page is covered in fantastic illustrations and photographs that support a child's understanding of the text. Part of our range of reptile books for kids, this title is perfect for homework support. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Reptiles and Amphibians: - How reptiles and amphibians adapt to different climates and living conditions - The hunting methods they use and their diet- Leaping, crawling and camouflaging themselves from danger Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: - The male South American Surinam toad is quite an acrobat. When mating underwater, it has to press the eggs onto its mate's back. The eggs remain there until they hatch. - One African gecko has such thin skin over its ear-openings that if you were to look at it with the openings lined up, you would see light coming through from the other side. - Crocodile and alligator eggs only grow if they are kept warm, and the amount of heat affects whether the eggs develop into males or females. Below 30C, the eggs all develop into females! Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: - Quiz question: How do poisonous snakes inject venom (poison) into their prey? - Make your own slithery snake using lots of cotton reels. First paint them in assorted colours, then join the reels together with string to make the body. Use some card to make eyes and a tongue- Make a mask of your favourite reptile or amphibian using a paper plate and some string….

100 Facts - Mammals

100 Facts Mammals is bursting with fascinating images, fun activities and exactly 100 amazing animal facts for kids. Children will learn everything they need to know about this incredible animal group. 100 Facts Mammals covers key topics about the interesting lives of mammals with concise numbered facts. Each fact is accompanied by beautiful illustrations and photographs, which add visual meaning to the information for kids. This fantastic book is one of our bestselling animal books for children aged 7+. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Mammals: - Different habitats for mammals that run, swim and fly- Predators, prey and mammals that eat only plants- Motherly instincts, using tools and our closest animal relative Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: - Skunks sometimes feed on bees. They roll the bees on the ground to remove their stings before eating them. - Manatees are said to have been the origin of sailors' stories about mermaids. Short-sighted sailors may have mistaken these plump sea creatures for beautiful women. - The cusimanse is a clever kind of mongoose. When it comes across prey that has a tough shell, the cusimanse throws the shell against a stone or tree to break it open and get at the tasty insides. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: - Quiz question: What is the layer of fat on a seal's body called? - Make your own food chain by drawing animals in order of which would be eaten and then connect them with string and hang it up- Ask an adult to measure how fast you can run in 10 seconds and compare it to a cheetah's speed!

100 Facts - Animal Life

100 Facts Animal Life is bursting with exactly 100 mind-blowing facts, awesome images and fun activities to help children aged 6-10 years learn everything they need to know about the extraordinary lives of wild animals. - Labelled diagrams showing inside the anatomies of key animal groups. - Covers survival skills, predators and prey, and eggs and babies. - Numbered facts enable kids to work methodically through the book and allow you to see their progress. Synopsis - Product details100 Facts Animal Life covers key information for kids in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page features detailed illustrations and colourful photographs that bring the text to life, making this title the perfect children's animal book for ages 6-10 years. Topics covered in 100 Facts Animal Life: - Learn how to define an animal group and spot individual features. - Survival skills and habitats of animals such as skunks and armadillos. - How animals became endangered through natural and manmade causes. 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: - The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world. It dives down to catch its prey at speeds of up to 200 miles an hour! - One colony of honeybees contains up to 50,000 bees in summer. To make one jar of honey, the bees must travel the same distance as three times around the world! - A great white shark has about 300 razor-sharp teeth in its mouth. Its jaws open wide enough to swallow a whole seal in one big gulp! Activities to make learning accessible and interactive: - Make a food chain with paper and ribbons. - Quiz question: How soon can a baby giraffe stand up after it is born? - Make a monkey mask by decorating a paper plate with paper scraps and coloured pencils.

100 Facts - Big Cats

100 Facts Big Cats presents in stunning detail the real facts about the exciting world of big cats for children aged 7+. Topics covered include everything from the daily life of a pride of lions to the skilful hunting of the leopard and the speedy chase of the cheetah. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by detailed photographs and beautiful artwork will challenge children, acting as an incentive as they make their way through the book. Projects to make and do, hilarious facts and brilliantly drawn cartoons bring an extra element of fun. Add a detailed index, and 100 Facts has all the ingredients for a perfect introduction to this truly fascinating topic.