Fact Cat: Countries: Brazil

by Alice Harman

Published 9 October 2014

How often has Brazil won the World Cup? Which Brazilian river is the widest in the world? Who is Brazil's first woman President?

Discover the answers to all of these questions and learn all about Brazil, what continent it is on, what countries surround it, what natural resources it has and what the landscape and climate is like. Visit the exciting city of Rio de Janeiro and travel up the Amazon river to explore the rainforest. Get a taste for Brazil's delicious food, enjoy the exciting festivals and find out what sports Brazilians love to play.

The Fact Cat series takes children at nursery age through to Key Stage 1 and above on a journey to discover the world around them, learning about a vast array of subjects on the way from space and science to ancient history and geography!


Fact Cat: Countries: Ghana

by Alice Harman

Published 9 October 2014

Why was Ghana called the Gold Coast long ago? Which Ghanaian won the Nobel Peace Prize? What's Ghana's most popular sport?

Discover the answers to all of these questions and learn all about Ghana, what continent it is on, what countries surround it, what natural resources it has and what the landscape and climate is like. Explore the capital city of Accra and head into the wilds to meet the animals that live in the rainforests and grasslands. Find out about traditional foods and crafts, and discover what happens at the biggest Ashanti festival of the year.

The Fact Cat series takes children at nursery age through to Key Stage 1 and above on a journey to discover the world around them, learning about a vast array of subjects on the way from space and science to ancient history and geography!


Fact Cat: Countries: France

by Alice Harman

Published 11 September 2014

Which French island is home to only 44 people? How many types of cheese are made in France? What did Marie Curie discover?

Discover the answers to all of these questions and learn all about France, what continent it is on, what countries surround it, what natural resources it has and what the landscape and climate is like. Explore the cities of Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse and see all the delicious foods that French people eat. Discover the farms and wild animals of the Alps and Pyrénées mountains, and read about the colourful festivals of Mardi Gras and Fête de Bayonnes.

The Fact Cat series takes children at nursery age through to Key Stage 1 and above on a journey to discover the world around them, learning about a vast array of subjects on the way from space and science to ancient history and geography!


Fact Cat: Countries: Italy

by Alice Harman

Published 11 September 2014

What is a gondola? What did ancient Romans watch at the Colosseum? Who was Marco Polo?

Discover the answers to all of these questions and learn all about Ghana, what continent it is on, what countries surround it, what natural resources it has and what the landscape and climate is like. Explore the cities of Rome, Milan, Turin and Venice and discover the countryside and its wild animals. See Italy's islands, mountains and volcanoes. Read about traditional foods and festivals, and find out what fans call the Italian football team.

The Fact Cat series takes children at nursery age through to Key Stage 1 and above on a journey to discover the world around them, learning about a vast array of subjects on the way from space and science to ancient history and geography!