Our World in Numbers

£14.99

Do you want to impress your friends with the most incredible facts and stats? Would you like to number-crunch your way around the wonders of our world? Arm yourself with nuggets of number knowledge and fantastic figures with this data-filled book that explores everything in our world from space to sport and animals to art. How long does it take to put on a spacesuit? How many times does a sloth poo in a week? How many stone blocks are there in the Great Pyramid at Giza? What percentage of your brain do you really use? With intriguing fact-bites and colourful graphics, ‘Our World in Numbers’ is a feast of figures, packed with all the info you really want to know – and more!

ISBN: 9780241471180 Author: DK, Publisher: DK Children Publication Date: 3rd March 2022 Imprint: DK Children Cover: Hardback Dewey: 032.02 (edition:23) Pages: 192 Language: English Readership: Children - juvenile / Code: J Category: Subjects: ,

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 them

How 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?

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