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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Can you really get fined for feeding a pigeon Is it against the law to die on an Arctic island And why do people in Spain throw tomatoes at each other every summer Why Is That a Rule or Law takes curious kids on a round-the-world adventure through 150 of the weirdest, funniest and most surprising rules, laws and traditions on the planet - and uncovers the real reason behind every single one. Every page asks one big question and answers it in clear, simple words, with a detailed illustration to bring it to life. Along the way, young readers become real fact detectives. Some famous 'weird laws' you see online are completely true, some are only partly true, and some are total myths - and every one comes with a stamp so kids can find out which is which.Inside this fun facts book for kids 8-12 you'll discover: - 150 questions and answers about laws, manners, food, festivals, superstitions and celebrations from every corner of the globe- 150 detailed illustrations that make every answer easy to picture- TRUE, PARTLY TRUE and MYTH stamps that teach kids to question what they read and check the facts for themselves- A bonus 'Did you know ' fact on every single page- Why chewing gum is restricted in Singapore, why road builders in Iceland have worried about 'elf rocks', why Japanese diners slurp their noodles, and why Scottish athletes toss giant tree trunks- Short, one-page answers - perfect for bedtime, car journeys, road trips, classrooms and reluctant readersMore than just a trivia bookKids come away with a big idea: rules that sound bizarre usually have a surprisingly sensible reason behind them. They keep people safe, protect animals and nature, preserve history, or show respect for others. This children's encyclopedia of strange laws and world cultures builds curiosity, critical thinking and a real appreciation of how differently people live - all while making readers laugh out loud.A screen-free gift they'll actually pick upShopping for a 9, 10 or 11 year old who asks 'why ' about everything It makes a brilliant birthday present, Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for boys and girls who love geography, funny facts and unbelievable true stories. Teachers, homeschoolers and school libraries will find it just as at home in elementary and primary classrooms. Perfect for: curious kids aged 6 to 12 - fans of weird and true facts - homeschoolers and teachers - long car journeys and family quiz nights - any family that loves a good 'Did you know. ' Scroll up and grab your copy today - your fact-finding adventure starts now.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Why does snow keep you warm And why is a small shelter warmer than a big one Why can a person survive for weeks without food, but only three days without water Why Is That a Survival Trick takes curious kids into the wild and explains 150 real survival skills - how they work, why they work, and which famous 'survival tips' are actually myths. Every page asks one big question and answers it in clear, simple words, with a detailed illustration to bring it to life. Watch for the stamps on every page - CORE SKILL, SAFETY FACT, GOOD TO KNOW and MYTH BUSTED - so young readers learn to tell a genuinely useful trick from an old story that just sounds true.Inside this survival handbook for kids 8-12 you'll discover: - Fire - how a bow drill makes flame from friction, why birch bark burns even when it's wet, and how to put a campfire out properly- Shelter - building a lean-to, why snow works as insulation, and why 'shelter before dark' is the golden rule- Water - boiling, filtering, solar stills, collecting morning dew, and why you must never drink seawater- Food and foraging - the universal edibility test, safe wild plants, and why 'when in doubt, don't eat it'- Navigation and getting found - the North Star, using a watch as a compass, the STOP rule, and why rescuers look for the number three- Weather dangers - hypothermia, wind chill, lightning, flash floods and reading the clouds before a storm- Animals and insects - bear country, ticks, rattlesnakes, and why you back away slowly instead of running- First aid - bleeding, splints, shock, blisters, and the life-saving 'rule of threes'Myths busted, not repeatedDoes moss really grow only on the north side of trees Can you always squeeze clean water from a cactus Is eating snow a good way to stay hydrated Kids find out which survival 'facts' are real and which ones could get them into trouble - the kind of careful thinking that matters far beyond the woods.A screen-free gift for an outdoors-mad kidMade for children who love camping, hiking, bushcraft and exploring, this is a brilliant birthday present or Christmas gift for boys and girls aged 6 to 12. Ideal for family camping trips, outdoor clubs, classrooms and reluctant readers - every answer fits on a single page. A note for parents: this book explains how and why survival skills work. It is a starting point for curious minds, not a substitute for proper training - real practice always needs a responsible adult. Scroll up and grab your copy today - the adventure starts on page one. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Why do children in Catalonia whack a log until it poos out sweets And why do so many families in Japan eat fried chicken on Christmas Day Why does Iceland have thirteen Santas instead of one - and did Coca-Cola really invent Santa's red suit Why Do They Do That at Christmas takes curious kids around the world and behind the tinsel to explain 100 real Christmas traditions - where they came from, why people still keep them, and which famous festive 'facts' are pure myth. Every page asks one big question and answers it in clear, simple words, with a detailed illustration to bring it to life. Look out for the stamps - TRUE, PARTLY TRUE and MYTH - so young readers learn to tell a genuine tradition from a story that just sounds true.Inside this Christmas book for kids 6-12 you'll discover: - Christmas around the world - the Catalan pooping log, Iceland's thirteen Yule Lads, Venezuela's roller-skating churchgoers, Ethiopia's Christmas on 7 January and Ukraine's spider-web Christmas trees- Santa and the gift-bringers - the real Saint Nicholas, why we hang up stockings, how Rudolph got his red nose, and the military command centre that tracks the sleigh every Christmas Eve- Trees, lights and decorations - why we bring a whole tree indoors, what mistletoe is really about, how the Advent calendar began, and why tinsel was once made of real silver- Food and feasts - turkey, mince pies that once contained actual meat, the French cake shaped like a log, and why so many children cannot stand sprouts- Songs, cards and customs - the carol first played on a guitar, the football match between enemy soldiers in 1914, and whether Charles Dickens really invented Christmas- True or myth - is eating a mince pie on Christmas Day against the law in England Are poinsettias deadly Are Santa's reindeer all female Perfect for: - Curious readers aged 6-12 who ask 'but why ' about everything- Advent reading - one question a day through December- Stocking fillers, Secret Santa and school-holiday reading- Family trivia at the dinner table: read a question aloud and see who can guess100 questions. 100 answers. One very strange, very wonderful holiday.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Why does snow keep you warm? And why is a small shelter warmer than a big one?Why can a person survive for weeks without food, but only three days without water? Why Is That a Survival Trick? takes curious kids into the wild and explains 150 real survival skills - how they work, why they work, and which famous "survival tips" are actually myths. Every page asks one big question and answers it in clear, simple words, with a detailed illustration to bring it to life. Watch for the stamps on every page - CORE SKILL, SAFETY FACT, GOOD TO KNOW and MYTH BUSTED - so young readers learn to tell a genuinely useful trick from an old story that just sounds true.Inside this survival handbook for kids 8-12 you'll discover: Fire - how a bow drill makes flame from friction, why birch bark burns even when it's wet, and how to put a campfire out properlyShelter - building a lean-to, why snow works as insulation, and why "shelter before dark" is the golden ruleWater - boiling, filtering, solar stills, collecting morning dew, and why you must never drink seawaterFood and foraging - the universal edibility test, safe wild plants, and why "when in doubt, don't eat it"Navigation and getting found - the North Star, using a watch as a compass, the STOP rule, and why rescuers look for the number threeWeather dangers - hypothermia, wind chill, lightning, flash floods and reading the clouds before a stormAnimals and insects - bear country, ticks, rattlesnakes, and why you back away slowly instead of runningFirst aid - bleeding, splints, shock, blisters, and the life-saving "rule of threes"Myths busted, not repeatedDoes moss really grow only on the north side of trees? Can you always squeeze clean water from a cactus? Is eating snow a good way to stay hydrated? Kids find out which survival "facts" are real and which ones could get them into trouble - the kind of careful thinking that matters far beyond the woods.A screen-free gift for an outdoors-mad kidMade for children who love camping, hiking, bushcraft and exploring, this is a brilliant birthday present or Christmas gift for boys and girls aged 6 to 12. Ideal for family camping trips, outdoor clubs, classrooms and reluctant readers - every answer fits on a single page. A note for parents: this book explains how and why survival skills work. It is a starting point for curious minds, not a substitute for proper training - real practice always needs a responsible adult. Scroll up and grab your copy today - the adventure starts on page one! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Can you really get fined for feeding a pigeon?Is it against the law to die on an Arctic island? And why do people in Spain throw tomatoes at each other every summer? Why Is That a Rule or Law? takes curious kids on a round-the-world adventure through 150 of the weirdest, funniest and most surprising rules, laws and traditions on the planet - and uncovers the real reason behind every single one. Every page asks one big question and answers it in clear, simple words, with a detailed illustration to bring it to life. Along the way, young readers become real fact detectives. Some famous "weird laws" you see online are completely true, some are only partly true, and some are total myths - and every one comes with a stamp so kids can find out which is which.Inside this fun facts book for kids 8-12 you'll discover: 150 questions and answers about laws, manners, food, festivals, superstitions and celebrations from every corner of the globe150 detailed illustrations that make every answer easy to pictureTRUE, PARTLY TRUE and MYTH stamps that teach kids to question what they read and check the facts for themselvesA bonus "Did you know?" fact on every single pageWhy chewing gum is restricted in Singapore, why road builders in Iceland have worried about "elf rocks", why Japanese diners slurp their noodles, and why Scottish athletes toss giant tree trunksShort, one-page answers - perfect for bedtime, car journeys, road trips, classrooms and reluctant readersMore than just a trivia bookKids come away with a big idea: rules that sound bizarre usually have a surprisingly sensible reason behind them. They keep people safe, protect animals and nature, preserve history, or show respect for others. This children's encyclopedia of strange laws and world cultures builds curiosity, critical thinking and a real appreciation of how differently people live - all while making readers laugh out loud.A screen-free gift they'll actually pick upShopping for a 9, 10 or 11 year old who asks "why?" about everything? It makes a brilliant birthday present, Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for boys and girls who love geography, funny facts and unbelievable true stories. Teachers, homeschoolers and school libraries will find it just as at home in elementary and primary classrooms. Perfect for: curious kids aged 6 to 12 - fans of weird and true facts - homeschoolers and teachers - long car journeys and family quiz nights - any family that loves a good "Did you know.?" Scroll up and grab your copy today - your fact-finding adventure starts now! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Why do children in Catalonia whack a log until it poos out sweets? And why do so many families in Japan eat fried chicken on Christmas Day?Why does Iceland have thirteen Santas instead of one - and did Coca-Cola really invent Santa's red suit? Why Do They Do That at Christmas? takes curious kids around the world and behind the tinsel to explain 100 real Christmas traditions - where they came from, why people still keep them, and which famous festive "facts" are pure myth. Every page asks one big question and answers it in clear, simple words, with a detailed illustration to bring it to life. Look out for the stamps - TRUE, PARTLY TRUE and MYTH - so young readers learn to tell a genuine tradition from a story that just sounds true.Inside this Christmas book for kids 6-12 you'll discover: Christmas around the world - the Catalan pooping log, Iceland's thirteen Yule Lads, Venezuela's roller-skating churchgoers, Ethiopia's Christmas on 7 January and Ukraine's spider-web Christmas treesSanta and the gift-bringers - the real Saint Nicholas, why we hang up stockings, how Rudolph got his red nose, and the military command centre that tracks the sleigh every Christmas EveTrees, lights and decorations - why we bring a whole tree indoors, what mistletoe is really about, how the Advent calendar began, and why tinsel was once made of real silverFood and feasts - turkey, mince pies that once contained actual meat, the French cake shaped like a log, and why so many children cannot stand sproutsSongs, cards and customs - the carol first played on a guitar, the football match between enemy soldiers in 1914, and whether Charles Dickens really invented ChristmasTrue or myth? - is eating a mince pie on Christmas Day against the law in England? Are poinsettias deadly? Are Santa's reindeer all female?Perfect for: Curious readers aged 6-12 who ask "but why?" about everythingAdvent reading - one question a day through DecemberStocking fillers, Secret Santa and school-holiday readingFamily trivia at the dinner table: read a question aloud and see who can guess100 questions. 100 answers. One very strange, very wonderful holiday. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Can you really get fined for feeding a pigeon?Is it against the law to die on an Arctic island? And why do people in Spain throw tomatoes at each other every summer? Why Is That a Rule or Law? takes curious kids on a round-the-world adventure through 150 of the weirdest, funniest and most surprising rules, laws and traditions on the planet - and uncovers the real reason behind every single one. Every page asks one big question and answers it in clear, simple words, with a detailed illustration to bring it to life. Along the way, young readers become real fact detectives. Some famous "weird laws" you see online are completely true, some are only partly true, and some are total myths - and every one comes with a stamp so kids can find out which is which.Inside this fun facts book for kids 8-12 you'll discover: 150 questions and answers about laws, manners, food, festivals, superstitions and celebrations from every corner of the globe150 detailed illustrations that make every answer easy to pictureTRUE, PARTLY TRUE and MYTH stamps that teach kids to question what they read and check the facts for themselvesA bonus "Did you know?" fact on every single pageWhy chewing gum is restricted in Singapore, why road builders in Iceland have worried about "elf rocks", why Japanese diners slurp their noodles, and why Scottish athletes toss giant tree trunksShort, one-page answers - perfect for bedtime, car journeys, road trips, classrooms and reluctant readersMore than just a trivia bookKids come away with a big idea: rules that sound bizarre usually have a surprisingly sensible reason behind them. They keep people safe, protect animals and nature, preserve history, or show respect for others. This children's encyclopedia of strange laws and world cultures builds curiosity, critical thinking and a real appreciation of how differently people live - all while making readers laugh out loud.A screen-free gift they'll actually pick upShopping for a 9, 10 or 11 year old who asks "why?" about everything? It makes a brilliant birthday present, Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for boys and girls who love geography, funny facts and unbelievable true stories. Teachers, homeschoolers and school libraries will find it just as at home in elementary and primary classrooms. Perfect for: curious kids aged 6 to 12 - fans of weird and true facts - homeschoolers and teachers - long car journeys and family quiz nights - any family that loves a good "Did you know.?" Scroll up and grab your copy today - your fact-finding adventure starts now! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Why does snow keep you warm? And why is a small shelter warmer than a big one?Why can a person survive for weeks without food, but only three days without water? Why Is That a Survival Trick? takes curious kids into the wild and explains 150 real survival skills - how they work, why they work, and which famous "survival tips" are actually myths. Every page asks one big question and answers it in clear, simple words, with a detailed illustration to bring it to life. Watch for the stamps on every page - CORE SKILL, SAFETY FACT, GOOD TO KNOW and MYTH BUSTED - so young readers learn to tell a genuinely useful trick from an old story that just sounds true.Inside this survival handbook for kids 8-12 you'll discover: Fire - how a bow drill makes flame from friction, why birch bark burns even when it's wet, and how to put a campfire out properlyShelter - building a lean-to, why snow works as insulation, and why "shelter before dark" is the golden ruleWater - boiling, filtering, solar stills, collecting morning dew, and why you must never drink seawaterFood and foraging - the universal edibility test, safe wild plants, and why "when in doubt, don't eat it"Navigation and getting found - the North Star, using a watch as a compass, the STOP rule, and why rescuers look for the number threeWeather dangers - hypothermia, wind chill, lightning, flash floods and reading the clouds before a stormAnimals and insects - bear country, ticks, rattlesnakes, and why you back away slowly instead of runningFirst aid - bleeding, splints, shock, blisters, and the life-saving "rule of threes"Myths busted, not repeatedDoes moss really grow only on the north side of trees? Can you always squeeze clean water from a cactus? Is eating snow a good way to stay hydrated? Kids find out which survival "facts" are real and which ones could get them into trouble - the kind of careful thinking that matters far beyond the woods.A screen-free gift for an outdoors-mad kidMade for children who love camping, hiking, bushcraft and exploring, this is a brilliant birthday present or Christmas gift for boys and girls aged 6 to 12. Ideal for family camping trips, outdoor clubs, classrooms and reluctant readers - every answer fits on a single page. A note for parents: this book explains how and why survival skills work. It is a starting point for curious minds, not a substitute for proper training - real practice always needs a responsible adult. Scroll up and grab your copy today - the adventure starts on page one! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Why do children in Catalonia whack a log until it poos out sweets? And why do so many families in Japan eat fried chicken on Christmas Day?Why does Iceland have thirteen Santas instead of one - and did Coca-Cola really invent Santa's red suit? Why Do They Do That at Christmas? takes curious kids around the world and behind the tinsel to explain 100 real Christmas traditions - where they came from, why people still keep them, and which famous festive "facts" are pure myth. Every page asks one big question and answers it in clear, simple words, with a detailed illustration to bring it to life. Look out for the stamps - TRUE, PARTLY TRUE and MYTH - so young readers learn to tell a genuine tradition from a story that just sounds true.Inside this Christmas book for kids 6-12 you'll discover: Christmas around the world - the Catalan pooping log, Iceland's thirteen Yule Lads, Venezuela's roller-skating churchgoers, Ethiopia's Christmas on 7 January and Ukraine's spider-web Christmas treesSanta and the gift-bringers - the real Saint Nicholas, why we hang up stockings, how Rudolph got his red nose, and the military command centre that tracks the sleigh every Christmas EveTrees, lights and decorations - why we bring a whole tree indoors, what mistletoe is really about, how the Advent calendar began, and why tinsel was once made of real silverFood and feasts - turkey, mince pies that once contained actual meat, the French cake shaped like a log, and why so many children cannot stand sproutsSongs, cards and customs - the carol first played on a guitar, the football match between enemy soldiers in 1914, and whether Charles Dickens really invented ChristmasTrue or myth? - is eating a mince pie on Christmas Day against the law in England? Are poinsettias deadly? Are Santa's reindeer all female?Perfect for: Curious readers aged 6-12 who ask "but why?" about everythingAdvent reading - one question a day through DecemberStocking fillers, Secret Santa and school-holiday readingFamily trivia at the dinner table: read a question aloud and see who can guess100 questions. 100 answers. One very strange, very wonderful holiday. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…