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Epic FACTopia!
Follow the trail of 400 extreme facts [Britannica]
Series: FACTopia
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Epic FACTopia!, the eighth title in Britannica’s exuberant FACTopia! series, will take you on an enthralling and hilarious journey through the universe’s most mind-blowing, extreme facts. Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about daredevils, death-defying stunts, world records, wacky weather, extreme sports, unusual animals and...
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Epic FACTopia!, the eighth title in Britannica’s exuberant FACTopia! series, will take you on an enthralling and hilarious journey through the universe’s most mind-blowing, extreme facts.
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Description
Epic FACTopia!, the eighth title in Britannica’s exuberant FACTopia! series, will take you on an enthralling and hilarious journey through the universe’s most mind-blowing, extreme facts.
Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about daredevils, death-defying stunts, world records, wacky weather, extreme sports, unusual animals and so much more – all of which are connected in fun and unexpected ways.
Series: FACTopia
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Epic FACTopia!
Epic FACTopia!, the eighth title in Britannica’s exuberant FACTopia! series, will take you on an enthralling and hilarious journey through the universe’s most mind-blowing, extreme facts. Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about daredevils, death-defying stunts, world records, wacky weather, extreme sports, unusual animals and so much more – all of which are connected in fun and unexpected ways....Hardback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781804661376
Publisher: What on Earth Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: What on Earth Publishing Ltd
Illustration: 300 Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Andy Smith
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 207.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Rose Davidson is a writer, editor and researcher. Inspired by her own love of animals and nature, she has penned countless stories about interesting wildlife behaviours, strange science phenomena, historic heroes and much more. Currently based in Ohio, USA, she is a contributing editor for National Geographic Kids magazine and the author of multiple children’s books. In her free time, Rose enjoys yoga, hiking, birdwatching and snuggling with her black cat, Binny.
Andy Smith is an award-winning illustrator, and studied illustration at the University of Brighton and the Royal College of Art, London. His work combines illustration and typography to create images that have humour, energy and optimism executed with a handmade, hand-printed, tactile feel. He lives by the sea in Hastings, East Sussex.
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