By Paige Towler Illustrated by Andy Smith
Discover facts about detectives, poisons, lost cities, spy gadgets and more in this new addition to Britannica’s bestselling FACTopia! series!
Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about everything from secret recipes and escape artists to hidden treasure and invisibility cloaks. You’ll meet an underwear-stealing cat, find out about sharks that glow, uncover a toilet in disguise and learn about the biggest ever game of hide-and-seek. And the facts aren’t the only secrets in this book, for hidden amongst the illustrations are ten mice just waiting to be found!
Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Secret FACTopia! sheds light on some of the world’s most amazing ‘hidden’ facts, which children will be desperate to share with their friends and family.
By Enrica Gaspari
"I adore the Factopia Books and so does every kid I’ve shared them with. Some folks think these are gender oriented but I’ve found that all kids enjoy reading about Gross Facts or Hidden ones. There’s definitely a “Did you know?!” excitement to discovering new information for kids."
By Rebecca T.
"What a fantastic book! Another great book from this company. Not only does my son love it but the adults love it too!"