From Africa, alligators, and astronauts to zippers, zebras, and Zambonis, this treasure trove of fascinating, fantastic facts will keep fun-seeking 7-to-10-year-olds entertained for hours!

With refreshed and updated info, even more beautiful photos and 250 all-new bonus facts it's the perfect gift for fact-obsessed kids to dive into again and again.

Do you know which real-life animal recording was used to make the sound of the T.rex roaring in Jurassic Park?

Or in which country butter was once accepted as a form of currency?

Or that a town called Longyearbyen in Norway has more polar bears than people?

This collection of the world's most entertaining and interesting facts from National Geographic Kids is bursting at the seams with bright, colourful pages and over 1,200 photographs about kids' favourite subjects.

The National Geographic Kid is curious about the world around them, empowered in the face of challenges and responsible for others and the natural world. Combining these principles with the international educational heritage of Collins, this partnership is a natural fit for books that are funny, weird, exploratory, educational and loved by children.