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101 Amazing Facts about Queen Victoria

Author : Jack Goldstein

Publisher : Andrews UK Limited

Page : 37 pages

File Size : 27,39 MB

Release : 2014-06-25

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 178333813X

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Did you know that Queen Victoria could speak five different languages? Or that her closest childhood friend was a King Charles spaniel by the name of Dash? What did she ask staff to do instead of knocking on her door? And how did she deliberately annoy Prime Minister William Gladstone? All of these facts and more can be found in this fantastic guide to the long-reigning monarch and Empress of India. This book is perfect for those studying Queen Victoria at school, or even for those who are just interested in learning more about one of history's most fascinating figures.



101 Amazing Facts

Author : Jack Goldstein

Publisher : Andrews UK Limited

Page : 46 pages

File Size : 40,4 MB

Release : 2014-07-02

Category : Reference

ISBN : 1783338776

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Did you know that Shakespeare wrote the world's first ever knock knock joke? How much of a ribbon worm's own body can it eat and still survive if it gets a little hungry? What unusual lost property has been handed in on the London Underground? And what surprising kind of song is the American national anthem based on? This absolutely fascinating book contains over one hundred facts covering various categories such as war, music, TV & film, ancient civilizations, royalty and many more. So whether you want to know which pirate ate a man’s beating heart, or what Lennon and McCartney’s unfinished play was called, then this is the book for you.



101 Amazing Facts about Queen Elizabeth II

Author : Jack Goldstein

Publisher : Andrews UK Limited

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 17,76 MB

Release : 2023-02-16

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1837911541

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Queen Elizabeth II passed away on the 8th September 2022. She left behind her seventy years of rule that saw massive change both in the Royal Family and throughout Britain in general. This fascinating book provides the reader with information about everything from her younger years to her travels across the world, her love of dogs and her sad death at Balmoral. All the facts are broken down into sections for easy reading, making this a perfect addition to any royal fan’s bookshelf.



101 Amazing Facts about Cheese

Author : Jack Goldstein

Publisher : Andrews UK Limited

Page : 30 pages

File Size : 28,63 MB

Release : 2014-01-02

Category : Cooking

ISBN : 1783334614

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Do you know which cheese is the most expensive in the world? Or why cheese made in the village of Stilton can no longer be called Stilton cheese? How large was the wheel of Cheddar given to Queen Victoria as a wedding present? And what was Napoleon's favourite cheese? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating book. Whether you are an experienced cheese buff and want to discover some interesting and little-known facts, or you just want an introduction to the process of cheesemaking, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf.



101 Amazing Facts about the Royal Family

Author : Jack Goldstein

Publisher : Andrews UK Limited

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 46,76 MB

Release : 2013-05-28

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 178333021X

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Are you a fan of the modern generation of royals? How much do you know about the lives of Prince William, his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and the rest of the Royal Family? If you're a fan, then this is a great book which will give you fascinating information about royals both past and present. Separated into sections containing information on individual royals, traditions of the monarchy, kings and queens from history, and of course Queen Elizabeth II, you will find more than 100 amazing facts inside!



101 Amazing Facts About England

Author : Jack Goldstein

Publisher : Andrews UK Limited

Page : 20 pages

File Size : 46,87 MB

Release : 2013-06-17

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1783330775

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In this amazing eBook you will find more than one hundred facts about England. Who are the ten greatest English historical figures? What are the top landmarks to visit? Separated into sections covering these topics and more (such as its geography and its people), you will learn some fascinating information! Whether you are planning on visiting England, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this country steeped in history, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!



101 Amazing Facts About India

Author : Jack Goldstein

Publisher : Andrews UK Limited

Page : 29 pages

File Size : 22,65 MB

Release : 2013-09-04

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1783332298

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In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of India. Separated into sections such as its geography, its landmarks, famous Indian figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting India, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!



101 Amazing Facts about Christmas

Author : Jack Goldstein

Publisher : Andrews UK Limited

Page : 33 pages

File Size : 32,56 MB

Release : 2014-12-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1785380672

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Did you know that an old tradition in Scandinavia tells of a Yule Goat who wanders around villages ensuring people have properly prepared for Christmas and demanding presents from everyone? Or that in 1659 it was illegal to celebrate Christmas in Massachusetts? What on earth is a Turducken? And how many Christmas tree farms are there in America? The answers to all of these questions and more can be found in this excellent quick-read guide to Christmas. Whether you're Santa himself, or just a typical elf interested in finding out more about this fantastic time of the year, then this book containing over one hundred fascinating facts is perfect for you!



101 Amazing Facts about Oscar Wilde

Author : Jack Goldstein

Publisher : Andrews UK Limited

Page : 24 pages

File Size : 13,25 MB

Release : 2014-03-26

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1783337044

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Did you know that Oscar Wilde was said to have had a photographic memory? Or that his father was eye surgeon to none other than Queen Victoria? How did his homosexuality come to the attention of the police? And why was a glass barrier erected in front of his tomb? This fascinating book contains over one hundred facts about Wilde, organised into categories for easy reading. Whether you are studying him for a project or you are just interested in finding out more about one of the world's greatest writers, this is the book for you.



101 Amazing Facts about World Capitals - Volume 1

Author : Jack Goldstein

Publisher : Andrews UK Limited

Page : 38 pages

File Size : 16,35 MB

Release : 2014-07-16

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1783339004

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Do you know which two people have been granted free food for life at Ben's Chili Bowls in Washington? Which country's capital is known as the city of a thousand minarets? Where could you have found Hairy Bottom Road? And why can you never seem to find the fourth floor in your Seoul hotel? All of these questions and more are answered in this fantastic book of facts. This volume contains over one hundred facts about Berlin, Cairo, Canberra, Cape Town, London, Paris, Seoul, Tbilisi, Washington and Wellington, with the facts separated into sections for easy navigation. So if you want to know which big cats can be found on Table Mountain’s Lion’s Head (it’s not lions) or why the Australians were rather upset by a particular gift from the British, then this is the book for you.