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Usborne

Big Book of Things to Know

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Four fascinating worlds in one brilliant volume

This vibrant compendium brings together amazing facts about your body, space, animals, and dinosaurs—four subjects that capture children's curiosity like nothing else. From how your body fights off germs to what sunsets look like on Mars, from the animal named after Sir David Attenborough to how dinosaurs fought each other, every page reveals something unexpected and wonderful.

The clear, approachable text invites fact-hungry readers to dive in anywhere and discover quirky details they'll want to share with family or impress friends with at school. Bursting with colourful illustrations by Susanna Rumiz, Alyssa M Gonzalez, and Carolina Búzio, each topic comes alive through engaging visuals that complement the fascinating information. Whether children want to explore one subject deeply or hop between topics following their interests, this generous 256-page collection supports their natural curiosity with warmth and enthusiasm.

Suitable for children aged 5 years and up

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Four complete books in one volume covering: Your Body (how your body works and fights germs), Space (planets, stars, and the solar system), Animals (wildlife from around the world), and Dinosaurs (prehistoric creatures and their world).

Format: Hardback

Pages: 256

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Publication Date: November 2023

Series: Lots of Things to Know

Authors: James Maclaine, Sarah Hull, Laura Cowan

Illustrators: Susanna Rumiz, Alyssa M Gonzalez, Carolina Búzio

About the Authors:

James Maclaine has written books about meerkats, general knowledge, and manners, created countless drawing and activity ideas, and devised puzzles for a range of books.
Sarah Hull studied German and Fine Art before joining Usborne, where she writes about art, investigates germs, and devises ways to keep children engaged with important topics.
Laura Cowan contributes her expertise to Usborne's science and nature publications.

About Usborne: Usborne Publishing is one of the world's leading independent children's book publishers, creating engaging, beautifully designed books that inspire curiosity and support learning. Founded in 1973, Usborne has published thousands of titles covering everything from picture books to reference works, always with a focus on quality content that respects young readers.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9781805074113

ISBN-10: 1805074113

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Publication Date: November 2023

Format: Hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 20.5 x 25.8 x 2.4 cm

Age Range: 5 years and up

Language: English

Why we like it

This book strikes the perfect balance between substantial and accessible. Rather than overwhelming children with encyclopaedic detail, it focuses on the surprising and quirky facts that actually stick—the ones that spark conversations and inspire further questions. We appreciate how it respects young readers' intelligence whilst keeping the tone light and inviting. It's the kind of book that gets opened again and again.

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Founded by Peter Usborne in 1973, Usborne Publishing has become one of the world's leading children's book publishers, creating irresistible, engaging, and accessible books for children of all ages. From the internationally bestselling touchy-feely series to award-winning non-fiction and interactive sound books, Usborne books are written to appeal directly to children and support every age, stage, and curious question.

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