Clive Gifford

Did you know? The longest game of table football lasted more than five days. There is a football World Cup for robots. The world’s most expensive football ticket cost £2.2 million. Fans of Argentine footballer Diego Maradona set up a the Church of Maradona in 1998. From record-breaking goals, the world's most extraordinary players, stunning stadiums to weird and wonderful mascots, discover over 100 fascinating football facts, specially selected...

Meet Brian Lara, who made a mind-blowing 501 not out in an innings. Meet Sajjida Shah, who played for her country aged just 12. Discover the legendary match where every player of one team was out for a duck (without scoring). Find out about the match that was played inside a volcano... and another that was played on top of Africa's highest mountain. Meet the Indian cricketer who cut her hair to disguise herself so she could play in boy's teams. Meet...

Filled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes—fully illustrated throughout! Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for, , and—and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more! Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books:

Encourage children to engage with environmental problems and inspire them to take care of our planet! This book will help readers gain love and appreciation for our home and all who live here. It offers information on pollution, extinction, climate change, and ways to help and feel hopeful! Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find: • the perfect book for Earth Day! • a perfect choice for kids who love nature books! • great homeschool material Kids...

How do you sum upthe world's amazing inventions in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From helicopters to fireworks, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to inspiring inventions from history to the modern day. Basically, everything you need to know in a nut shell. Along with some expected inventions, such as trains and Internet,...

Filled with over 150 brain-busting puzzles and quizzes—fully illustrated throughout! Put your knowledge to the test in this fun-packed book of puzzles and quizzes! Look out for, , and—and, of course, bags of quiz questions on sport, geography, space, food and more! Look out for more amazing puzzle and quiz books:

Why is a $5 note worth $5? Where do coins come from? What do banks actually do? All this and so much more is answered in A Quick History of Money, a crash course from cash cows to cryptocurrency. Money might sound all grown-up and serious, but the history of buying, selling, saving, and stealing is full of crazy stories and unbelievable facts. A Quick History of Money is here to show you the silly side, as well as give you the lowdown on the...

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Meet the champion Indian batter, Virat Kohli, in this stunning unofficial biography! From when he was a small boy, Virat Kohli's special talent for cricket has wowed those around him—his family, friends, and eventually, his colleagues on the Indian national team. His dedication to his training and teammates, and his incredible aptitude with a bat have placed him firmly among the ranks of the best cricketers of all time. Follow this impressive cricketer...

This essential title provides children with all the information they need to know how the world works! Trustworthy and easy-to-follow text written by Clive Gifford is complemented by vibrant design and illustrations and explains how and why things happen. Covering a range of children's favorite subjects, including space, nature, wildlife, dinosaurs, volcanoes, technology and much more. Meet a meerkat mob, witness a volcanic eruption and discover how...