This book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and quirky illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from prehistoric animals and Ancient Romans to curious inventions and foody trivia. Did you know ... Wombats defend themselves with their tough bums. When their burrows are attacked, they block the entrance with their bottoms. At Spain’s Tomatina festival, over 20,000 people hurl over a million tomatoes at each other in an hour.What a food fight! Every fact is accompanied with a fun illustration by artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life. With tons of cool things to discover, this book will keep curious kids aged 7+ laughing and learning for hours on end. Also available in the series: 9781780559254 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780559278 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds