Book 1

Were there cannibals in Anglo-Saxon times? What's the stinkiest fruit you can eat?

To find out the revolting answers to these questions, and many more, just look inside! Discover gruesome facts about foul food, horrid history, grotty bodies, scary science and appalling animals.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, educational "fun fact" series for children aged seven and up, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross!


Book 3

Why are black holes black? Why can't you tickle yourself? For the answers to these, and many more science questions, just look inside!

Young readers will be blown away by this book of crazy science facts. Illustrated throughout with hilarious cartoons, What Does the Moon Taste Like? will introduce children to the basics of biology, chemistry and physics, in a fun and accessible way.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, high-energy "fun fact" series for children aged 7+, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, funny, and gross!


Book 4

What Makes You Hiccup?

by Thomas Canavan

Published 1 August 2013

Why does tickling make you laugh? What happens if you eat upside down? For the answers to these questions, and many more, just look inside!

This fantastic fact book is all themed around the human body. Featuring hilarious cartoon illustrations, What Makes You Hiccup? will help children name different organs and learn basic biological principles, all while laughing at the body's gross quirks.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, high-energy "fun fact" series for children aged 7+, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross!


Book 7