Did you know that a lion's roar can be heard up to five miles away? That an astronaut's heartbeat slows down in space? That about GBP35 billion of Monopoly money is printed each year? Three hundred wacky facts pop from the colourful, compact pages of "Weird but True! 3", an irresistible trove of facts and fun, based on the top-scoring feature in the premier children's magazine - National Geographic Kids. Brain-bending information entertains as it educates, covering topics such as science, animals, food, pop culture, weather, geography, and everything else under the sun. Plus, for the first time, this edition contains fun facts generated by readers!

Author Biography

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.