by Unknown (Author)
Ripley's Twists bring a fun, engaging and uniquely Ripley's approach to a whole range of topics, from the human body to space. Each title blends stunning full-colour photographs and illustrations with clear explanations and extraordinary facts that are guaranteed to inform and to entertain. In Sports , you will find: key information - everything from the man who runs as fast as a car to the Olympic games for pigs; intriguing bite-size facts - high divers hit the water at an amazing 34 mph; real-life stories - like the man who can pull a 207-ton airplane for 1 minute and 16 seconds using only a length of rope; 'Big word alert' glossaries - clear and straightforward explanations of difficult words such as 'acrobat'; and, stunning photographs and detailed diagrams.
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Ripley Publishing
Published: 01 Jan 2010
ISBN 10: 0099544423
ISBN 13: 9780099544425
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: The unique Ripley's formula: hard information and quirky facts brilliantly combined