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Are you the world's biggest Ariana Grande fan? Or do you want to find out everything there is to know about the actress, singer, and songwriter? If so, then this is the book for you! Contained within are over 100 facts about Ariana, from her childhood and first acting roles through to her emergence as a world-renowned singer with a vocal range to rival Mariah Carey. Narrated by Kent Harris, this is the perfect audiobook for everyone from new fans all the way through to die-hard Arianators!

Do you know the origin of the word Nazi? Who were the key figures involved in the Second World War, and what terrible weapons did they unleash? How did the war begin, and when did it actually end? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Lawrence Keefe talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the Second World War. With sections including key figures, statistics, weapons and more, this is an excellent addition to anyone's audiobook collection.

Did you know that gorillas can catch human colds? Or that cows from different regions moo in different accents? What's the fastest animal in the water? And what disgusting thing does the hoopoe bird do to scare away predators? This fantastic audiobook answers all these questions and more, covering everything from cats and dogs to creepy crawlies and gross facts. Narrated by Jason Zenobia, it would make an excellent addition to anyone's collection.

How much do you know about Australia? Whether you have lived there all your life or have simply thought about visiting one day, you’ll be fascinated to learn all about the land where Christmas means baking-hot sun and a barbeque on the beach! In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Charles King takes us on a journey ‘Down Under’, revealing over 100 amazing facts about Australia, from interesting information about the country’s history, landmarks and wildlife to its best-known citizens and much more.

How much of the earth’s surface do you think is volcanic in its origin? Have you any idea of the difference between a shield volcano and a stratovolcano? And do you know which 10 eruptions were the largest in human history? Join Charles King as he talks us through all of these things and more and discover 101 amazing facts about volcanos. Whether you’re studying the subject at school or are simply interested to find out more about one of nature’s most impressive and dangerous sights, then this is the perfect book for you.

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

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

Why was Edward I also known as Edward Longshanks? What do historians think happened to the Princes in the Tower? Who became known as ‘The Kingmaker' and why? And who shocked Europe with the murder of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury? All of these questions and more are answered in this excellent audiobook containing over one hundred facts about the Plantagenets. Separated into sections covering either an individual monarch or era, the audiobook is perfect for anyone studying this fascinating period in English History as well as those with a general interest in the age.

How much do you know about Russia? Whether you’re a citizen of the world’s largest country or are simply interested in visiting one day, listen to this fascinating audiobook as narrator Charles King talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the spiritual home of vodka, caviar and Tetris. From information about the country’s history, cities and landmarks to some of her most famous citizens, this audiobook is perfect for both real and armchair travellers alike.

Did you know that an albatross can fly 15 million miles in a single lifetime? Or that flamingos can eat only when their heads are upside down? Narrator Jason Zenobia takes us on a captivating trip through the life of the bird as we learn fascinating facts about subjects as diverse as mythical birds, parrots, seabirds and much more. So if you want to know the collective noun for thrushes or how deep a penguin can dive, then this is the perfect audiobook for you.

Did you know that the Latin name for the tree from which we get the seed that we turn into chocolate translates as ‘food of the gods’? Or that eating chocolate can in fact help prevent tooth decay? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Lawrence Keefe talks us through over 100 amazing facts like these as he tackles the rather tasty subject of chocolate. From information about chocolate throughout history and around the world to how the production process developed and much more, this is an audiobook that will interest everyone, chocaholic or not!

Knock, knock. Who's there? The Amazing Book of Knock Knock Jokes. The Amazing Book of Knock Knock Jokes who? The Amazing ummm...let's start again. This audiobook, The Amazing Book of Knock Knock Jokes, contains 150 hilarious jokes for kids of all ages, as well as a short section on the history of the joke style that will probably interest your parents (but it's OK, you can skip over that bit).

Which do you think is greater: the combined weight of all the insects in the world or all the humans? How many flowers does it take to provide the pollen for a pound of honey? What is the most venomous insect in the world? And how many dust mites are there inside your mattress right now? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia answers all of these questions and more as he talks us through over 100 amazing facts about insects and arthropods, looking in detail into their incredible world.

Bob Marley is the world's best known reggae artist. His songs have brought pleasure to millions across the world and his legacy lives on to this very day. In this fascinating audiobook, Kent Harris tells you all about the great man, from his family to his work with the Wailers, his beliefs and much more. So whether you're a long-term fan or are new to the King of Reggae's incredible music, this is the perfect book for you.

Did you know that in medieval times dogs were known to have accompanied their masters into battle wearing suits of armour? Or that the Rhodesian Ridgeback was first bred to fight lions? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Lawrence Keefe talks us through over a 100 facts about dogs, covering categories such as evolution, health, behaviour and more. So whether you want to know who the heaviest dog that ever lived was or why the wagometer was invented, this is the perfect audiobook for you!

How much do you know about England? Whether you’re a citizen of the centre of the once-great empire or are simply interesting in visiting one day, join Charles King as he talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the spiritual home of Robin Hood, cricket and Henry VIII.

For how many of his James Bond film appearances did Sean Connery wear a wig? What are the Wookiee costumes in Star Wars made from? How did Rocky earn enough money to open up a pet shop in the original script for the first film in the series? And how many times are the words ‘Elm Street’ spoken in the first Nightmare on Elm Street film? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the movies, including sections covering original endings, props, costumes, James Bond and much more.

Which object will you find somewhere in every single scene of Fight Club? Which movie was filmed under the alias Blue Harvest: Horror Beyond Imagination? Why did the directors of The Shawshank Redemption have to find a maggot that had died of natural causes? And which main Disney character has the least number of spoken lines in their film? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the movies, including sections covering everything from the Academy Awards to stunts, Harry Potter and more! So whether you’re a longtime movie buff or simply love a bit of trivia, then this is the audiobook for you!

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? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris answers all of these questions and more as he talks us through over 100 amazing yuletide facts.

What is it that makes New York so unique? Which 10 landmarks should be on every tourist’s list of sights to see? What is the history of the city’s subway and of the Statue of Liberty, which has greeted generations of people seeking a new life? Narrator Charles King answers all of this and more as he talks us through 101 Amazing Facts About New York. So whether you’re thinking of visiting the Big Apple or you’re more of an armchair tourist, this is the perfect audiobook for you!