In this fascinating scientific tour of household objects, The One Show's resident scientist Marty Jopson explains the answers to many baffling questions about the chemistry and physics of the stuff we use every day.
From number riddles and logic games to picture sequences and enigmas, it's packed with code challenges to put kids' mental agility and lateral-thinking skills to the test.
Did you know that an ostrich can run faster than a horse and roar like a lion? Or that a narwhal's tusk is in fact a large front tooth? With charming and humourous illustrations from BAFTA-award-winning artist Greg McLeod, The Little Book of Amazing Animal Facts is an essential compendium of mind-blowing tales from the wild side.
Herman the hermit crab needs a new home but the only thing he can find is rubbish! There are plastic bottles and tin cans littered everywhere, but one little girl is determined to help clean up his environment for good.