
What's the Actually Factually Difference?
How to tell the difference between over 150 things that are similar but different!
Jane Wilsher(Author)
Words & Pictures (Publisher)
Published on 4. February 2025
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-0-7112-9270-3 (ISBN)
Description
Wow friends and family with the similarities and differences between over 150 comparative pairs in this detailed encyclopedia, ideal for picking up over and over again.
What's the difference between a country and a continent?
What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?
And what about a wormhole and a black hole?
What's the Actually Factually Difference? is a fun-filled, fact-packed encyclopedia with sections on space, the body, the world, food, technology, transport, animals and more. This is an accessible and easy-to-understand introduction to all kinds of popular subjects for children.
For every comparative pair the same fun question, 'What's the difference between?', is clearly explained and answered. Each time, both words are defined, the similarities and differences between the two things are outlined, and additional facts and pull-outs are included. This entertaining and informative book brings every fact to life with humour and wit.
What's the Actually Factually Difference? opens up a world of facts and quizzing with family and friends. This fresh and fun encyclopedia is the perfect next adventure for curious young minds.
What's the difference between a country and a continent?
What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?
And what about a wormhole and a black hole?
What's the Actually Factually Difference? is a fun-filled, fact-packed encyclopedia with sections on space, the body, the world, food, technology, transport, animals and more. This is an accessible and easy-to-understand introduction to all kinds of popular subjects for children.
For every comparative pair the same fun question, 'What's the difference between?', is clearly explained and answered. Each time, both words are defined, the similarities and differences between the two things are outlined, and additional facts and pull-outs are included. This entertaining and informative book brings every fact to life with humour and wit.
What's the Actually Factually Difference? opens up a world of facts and quizzing with family and friends. This fresh and fun encyclopedia is the perfect next adventure for curious young minds.
Reviews / Votes
"What is the difference between a country and a continent? Or a crocodile and an alligator? In this fact-filled encyclopedia Wilsher explores 150 different comparative pairs, explaining both their similarities and their differences, across space, the world, food, the body and more." * The Bookseller * 'perfect for encouraging a love of independent reading, and the engaging illustrations bring the book together. We think it's a brilliant gift for curious kids.' * The Independent * "Fun to read over the course of several days at home or in the classroom!" * Children's Literature *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
color illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 295 mm
Width: 238 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
850 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7112-9270-3 (9780711292703)
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Jane Wilsher
What's the Actually Factually Difference?
How to tell the difference between over 150 things that are similar but different!
E-Book
02/2025
words & pictures
€27.49
Available for download
Persons
Jane Wilsher is an author and editor from the UK, and the founder of bop Publishing. Jane is the author of What Do Scientists Do All Day? (Wide Eyed, Editions, 2020), An Encyclopedia of Unbelievable Facts (Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2021) and 21 Things to Do With a Tree (Ivy Kids, 2023).Liz Kay is a freelance illustrator based in Yorkshire. When not busy doodling, Liz is usually found hiking and biking around the Yorkshire countryside and playing tennis for my local club. She's worked on a variety of commissions across illustrated maps, hand lettering and calligraphy, greetings cards, infographics, children's books, newspapers and magazines and animation.
Content
How to use this book
Space
Science
Transportation
Our world
Going green
Plants
Animals
Jobs and hobbies
Food
The body
History
Randoms
Tech
Jargon buster
Index
Space
Science
Transportation
Our world
Going green
Plants
Animals
Jobs and hobbies
Food
The body
History
Randoms
Tech
Jargon buster
Index