Clive Gifford

Get ready for a record-breaking road trip across the USA! From the world’s biggest bubblegum bubble in Alabama to the planet’s tallest volcanic columns in Wyoming, journey from state to state to uncover an incredible mix of quirky records and outstanding achievements. From the weird to the wonderful (and back again!), these remarkable records span every corner of the country and every kind of curiosity – from natural wonders and historical firsts to sporting triumphs, awe-inspiring individuals and astonishing animals. Inside you’ll discover mind-boggling facts, including: How many surfers can squeeze onto one surfboard Where you can find the world’s sunniest place Who owns the tallest hat ever made Where to meet social media’s most famous cat Which state is home to both the world’s largest pair of scissors AND the biggest dinosaur poo ever found Where the longest pizza ever cooked was made Readers will also explore records that span multiple states, those from US territories and even a few that reach into space! And for aspiring record-setters, there are tips on how to become a record-breaker yourself . . . if you’re up to the challenge.  Written by award-winning author Clive Gifford and packed with bright, funny illustrations by Paul Hammond, this book is bursting with fun, facts and US pride. So, as we mark 250 years of US independence, let’s hear it for the States!

Experience the 2026 World Cup alongside your football heroes - as you've never seen them before!Discover the epic story of Jude Bellingham. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it!From playing in his first Birmingham City match at just sixteen to becoming the first player to score in their La Liga debut for Real Madrid, Bellingham has repeatedly proven himself to be a world-class midfielder. Learn how he became the youngest ever captain for Borussia Dortmund, the youngest player to score for England at a World Cup and to appear in two Euro finals, as well as much more in this unmissable graphic novel!Action-packed and easy to read, Epic Football Comics: Jude Bellingham is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability. Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series – including Mbappé, Salah, Saka and McTominay – for more books to collect!

Experience the 2026 World Cup alongside your football heroes - as you've never seen them before!Discover the epic story of Kylian Mbappé. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it!From his early days playing for AS Monaco to winning the World Cup with France, Mbappé is one of the most exciting and dynamic forwards in the world. Learn how he became a teenage sensation, the second-youngest player to score in a World Cup Final (after Pelé), and a multiple-time Ligue 1 champion. Find out what drives this young superstar to achieve greatness in this unmissable graphic novel!Action-packed and easy to read, Epic Football Comics: Kylian Mbappé is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability. Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series – including Salah, Saka and Bellingham – for more books to collect!

Experience the 2026 World Cup alongside your football heroes - as you've never seen them before!Discover the epic story of Bukayo Saka. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it! From scoring his first England goal at just nineteen, to winning the England Men's Player of the Year award twice in a row, Saka has skill, speed and serious determination. Learn how he bounced back from heartbreak at Euro 2020 to become one of the most feared wingers in the Premier League, get the lowdown on his number 7 shirt, how he earned the nickname 'Starboy' from Arsenal fans and much more in this unmissable graphic novel!Action-packed and easy to read, Epic Football Comics: Saka is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability. Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series - including Mbappé, Salah and Bellingham - for more books to collect!

Experience the 2026 World Cup alongside your football heroes - as you've never seen them before!Discover the epic story of Mo Salah. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it!From his early days playing for a local club in Egypt to becoming one of Liverpool’s most iconic players, Salah is a global football icon. Learn how he became a legend for Liverpool, breaking goal-scoring records and winning the Premier League and the Champions League, and find out how the ‘Egyptian King’ uses his platform to inspire millions with his humility and generosity in this unmissable graphic novel!Action-packed and easy to read, Epic Football Comics: Mo Salah is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability. Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series – including Mbappé, Saka and Bellingham – for more books to collect!

Discover a world of fascinating facts and stats about the beautiful game. Dive in and deepen your knowledge! From record-breaking goals to famous football mascots – learn about the funny and extraordinary moments that make football fantastic. This fully illustrated book of trivia takes footie fans on a breathtaking round-the-world tour, visiting every continent to discover incredible football stories, from record-breaking goals, amazing players, and stunning stadiums to weird and wonderful football mascots. The perfect gift for any young fans aged 7+. Kick off your footballing journey and see the world in a whole new light! WITH A FABULOUSLY SHINY FOILED COVER

<p><b>Get your boots on and your crayons ready – The Football Colouring and Activity Book is here! </b><br><br>Whether you're dodging defenders through tricky mazes or bringing match day to life with your own colours, this book has everything to entertain football-mad kids. It’s a top-of-the-league pick packed with goal-scoring challenges and fun from kick-off to final whistle.<br><br><i>Please note, this book is reusing material from 9781780553054 The Football Colouring Book and 9781780556369 Kick Off! A Football Puzzle Book.</i></p>

Roarsome and awesome cats are amongst the most intriguing and much-loved mammals on the planet. With over 40 different species, this book looks at them all, from the smallest, cutest cats to the most powerful cats such as lions, tigers and jaguars.Discover how their fur is important in many different ways. See inside cats to reveal the features that give them their agile movement and hunting prowess. Learn about their paw-fect super senses. Travel back in time to discover the prehistoric sabre-toothed cats. Then discover what you can do to help look after cats at home and in the wild.The colourful and detailed illustrations from Andressa Meissner bring the cats vividly to life. The consultant is the curator of the Big Cat Sanctuary, a UK-based charity established to conserve wild cats globally

Baked, dipped or fried, spicy, salty or sweet, delicious food is something everyone enjoys. Many tasty dishes are the result of thousands of years of development, scientific breakthroughs or moments of genius or sheer chance. This high-interest book takes you through the delicious and sometimes surprising history of what people eat.Covers topics such as healthy eating, genetic modification, farming, celebrations and inventions.The consultant is a food historian, writer, tv presenter and podcaster.Contents: Vital For Life; Hunting and Gathering; Settling Down; Food Takes a Trip; What''s In Your Meal?; Taming Nature; Rice is Nice; Spicing It Up; A Sweet Story; The Columbian Exchange; Chocolate; Where Do They Come From?; Food Celebrations; Accidental Inventions; Frozen In A Flash; Food Visionaries; Processed Foods; Food In Space; Going Meat Free; Feeding More People; Future Food

Discover the ultimate guide to the world of football with The Football Encyclopedia, featuring a fill-in World Cup 2026 results wallchart. Updated with the latest stats, this detailed reference book is perfect for every football fan!Dive into the latest information and fascinating facts about the world's biggest sport. Explore profiles of star athletes including Jude Bellingham, Aitana Bonmatí, Mohamed Salah, Lionel Messi and many more. Track your favourite teams across top leagues, and gain insights into legendary tournaments and competitions!This edition comes with brand-new content on women's football, a rapidly growing sport globally, and is packed with vibrant photos and profiles of past and present superstars. Examine over 50 iconic teams that have enhanced the game!Relive the excitement of the beautiful game through dynamic images and artwork that captures iconic movements and goals. Enjoy comprehensive coverage of every football aspect, including rules, skills, fan culture, media, coaches, and tactics.

Toto nové vydání Fotbalové encyklopedie vychází speciálně k příležitosti mistrovství světa FIFA 2026 v USA, Kanadě a Mexiku. Obsahuje fakta a statistiky o hráčích a týmech, základní fotbalové pojmy, dovednosti, taktiky a přehled soutěží. Staňte se součástí té nejbáječnější a nejpopulárnější hry na celém světě! Fotbalová encyklopedie vám přináší nejnovější informace ze světa fotbalu. Najdete v ní obdivované hráčské superstar, jako jsou Jude Bellingham, Aitana Bonmatí, Mohamed Salah a Leah Williamson. Přečtete si o tom, jak se daří vašim oblíbeným týmům v Premier League i dalších světových ligách. Získáte přehled o významných turnajích a soutěžích od Poháru osvoboditelů Copa Libertadores až po mistrovství světa ve fotbale 2026. Díky ní získáte zasvěcený vhled do základů hry, dovedností a taktiky – a také profily více než 70 hráčských superstar a více než 50 nejlepších fotbalových týmů světa. Součástí knihy je navíc plakát mistrovství světa FIFA 2026 s tabulkami k vyplňování průběhu turnaje.

Vydanie Futbalovej encyklopédie k FIFA MS 2026 prináša profily hviezd, najlepšie tímy, prehľad líg,turnajov aj plagát turnaja s tabuľkami.

This book retells 5 true stories of some amazing mysteries from around the world. Great for readers aged 9+ these real-life stories are gripping and inspiring reads. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Illustrated with black and white line drawings, this chapter book is perfect for engaging readers.Included at the back is some additional educational information as well as a glossary to help educators to make the most of the stories.

This book retells 5 true stories of some amazing survival stories from around the world. Great for readers aged 9+ these real-life stories are gripping and inspiring reads. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Illustrated with black and white line drawings, this chapter book is perfect for engaging readers.Included at the back is some additional educational information as well as a glossary to help educators to make the most of the stories.

Did you know the James Webb Space telescope is so powerful it can spot a football 550 kilometres away? Would you like to live on a future Mars colony? Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things space - from cobots to solar powered probes and inflatable space modules.Super Tech explores the cutting-edge technology in your home, up in space and even inside your body, and gives you a glimpse into the tech of the future. Informative, accessible facts are combined with a mix of photography and playful illustration that''s perfect for readers aged 7 and up.

Did you know artificial intelligence has been used to decode rat squeaks? It can also play games with you, make art and recognise your face! Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things AI from neural networks to intelligent agents and deep learning. Super Tech explores the cutting-edge technology in your home, up in space and even inside your body, and gives you a glimpse into the tech of the future. Informative, accessible facts are combined with a mix of photography and playful illustration that''s perfect for readers aged 7 and up.