In this original take on presenting/reading non-fiction have fun exploring an amazing collection of interconnected facts. Welcome to FACTopia, a world of perfectly amazing facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica! And there’s not just one trail through these pages: sometimes your path branches and you can choose to jump to a totally different, but still connected, part of the book.

I recommend this book to 5+ (because you can read this book to others as well as reading it for yourself; make sure you let them see the pictures and trace the line! on SiriusXM, which covers weird but totally true facts about the human body, animals, space, and everything in between.Every one of the 400 facts in these books are connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information.

The bright orange cover is so appealing … Inside, the bite-sized facts are easy to read and digest prompting thought and discussion long after the book has been closed. Each fact is presented as a snippet on the page, with an accompanying illustration or photograph – but one of the things that makes this book stand out is it’s ‘follow-the-trail’ system.A former executive editor for National Geographic Kids Books, she’s edited or written about everything from dog communication to wacky roadside attractions, biographies of inspiring scientists to profiles of the cutest animals on Earth.

This coruscating cornucopia of extraordinary facts is truly a fun and fact-filled reading adventure. This wittily illustrated book is the perfect gift to inspire and delight curious children aged 8–12. With a cover that pops, clear but enticing layouts, and a bucketful of facts, this is a must-have for curious individuals aged 7+. Choose your own path through a wonderland of amazing, exciting and sometimes downright silly facts in this brilliant new book.This is a fabulously fun way to learn new things and encourage inquisitiveness – adults and children alike will find themselves dipping into it for years to come. As you follow the trail of facts you find that the "weight of the largest chocolate bar ever made is the same as 6 male polar bears! There are loads of brilliant non-fiction books that can teach your child about the world, as well as being entertaining, funny and gorgeous to look at.

About the Author: Andy Smith is an award-winning illustrator, and studied illustration at the University of Brighton and the Royal College of Art, London.

But I tried to ask myself really crazy questions to get inspired, like: “I wonder how many hamburgers a T. Er waren ook genoeg feitjes die nieuw zijn voor mij (al moet ik er echt niet aan denken om zoveel taart te eten, maar zou ik graag die beermarter vinden en kijken of ie echt naar popcorn ruikt, oh en ik zou graag in een aardappel willen slapen). Though I love trivia, I should just admit the fact to myself, that the people who are writing trivia books for children are filling it full of who knows what sorts of lies.