Series:

True Stories

21 total works

Cover of The Story Behind Rubber
What was the first civilisation to use rubber? How did rubber use develop over the years? What is neoprene? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!

Cover of The Story Behind Coal
Why is coal a rock that burns? How did coal form? When was coal first mined? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!

Cover of The Story Behind Paper
When did the ancient Chinese begin using paper? How did the Industrial Revolution change the paper industry? How is paper recycled? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!

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The Story Behind Maps

by Barbara A Somervill

Published 4 August 2011
Who were the first mapmakers? What was the Vinland Map? How will maps change in the future? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!

Cover of The Story Behind Glass
How does lightening form glass? What is obsidian? How is glass recycled? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!

Cover of True Stories Pack C of 3
This series tells you everything you ever wanted to know about a range of topics, from water and wool to silk and maps. Each book offers comprehensive and cross-curricular information that will stimulate the curiosity of young readers.

Cover of The Story Behind Soap
Where does the word "soap" come from? What are the active ingredients in soap? How was soap used in the Middle Ages? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!

Cover of True Stories Pack D of 5
This series tells you everything you ever wanted to know about a range of topics, from water and wool to silk and maps. Each book offers comprehensive and cross-curricular information that will stimulate the curiosity of young readers.

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Cover of True Stories Pack C of 4
This series tells you everything you ever wanted to know about a range of topics, from water and wool to silk and maps. Each book offers comprehensive and cross-curricular information that will stimulate the curiosity of young readers.

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The Story Behind Diamonds

by Heidi Moore

Published 28 May 2009
How do dentists use diamonds? Who sang Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend? What is a blood diamond? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!

Cover of The Story Behind Bread
Why does a bagel have a hole in the middle? When did people eat bread made of straw, clay, and tree bark? Who used to be paid in bread? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!

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The Story Behind Salt

by Heidi Moore

Published 28 May 2009
Why is the sea salty? Why is it so easy to float in the Dead Sea? Why do people put salt on icy roads? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!

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The Story Behind Cotton

by Heidi Moore

Published 28 May 2009
Which country's leader was an expert cotton spinner? Where do people talk about three-coat weather? How many slaves worked on cotton farms? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!

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The Story Behind Oil

by Heidi Moore

Published 1 May 2009
Where does oil come from? What is 'Greek fire'? How does an oil pump work? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!

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The Story Behind Time

by Elizabeth Raum

Published 1 May 2009
How old is Earth? What is a time capsule? How did the Egyptians tell the time? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!

Cover of The Story Behind Gold

The Story Behind Gold

by Elizabeth Raum

Published 1 May 2009
How much does a gold bar weigh? Why is gold used in computers? Who was Atalhualpa and why was he murdered? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!

Cover of The Story Behind Toilets
Where can you find a twelve-seater toilet? Why did castle moats smell so disgusting? What was the 'Great Stink'? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!

Cover of True Stories Pack B of 6
This cross-curricular series tells the story of a range of topics drawn from across the curriculum, bringing together aspects of history, science, geography and technology.

Cover of True Stories Pack A of 6
This cross-curricular series tells the story of a range of topics drawn from across the curriculum, bringing together aspects of history, science, geography and technology.