The Truth About Inventions (Fact or Fake?)

By: Annabel Savery

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Synopsis: Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths.In Fact or Fake: The Truth About Inventions, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Is it true that t-shirts were invented because men couldn't sew on buttons?Were popsicles really invented by accident by an 11-year-old boy?Bubble wrap was supposed to be used as wallpaper, fact or fake?Could early cameras really take pictures of ghosts?Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills