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And the facts aren’t the only secrets in this book, for hidden amongst the illustrations are ten mice just waiting to be found!Packed with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, Secret FACTopia! sheds light on some of the world’s most amazing ‘hidden’ facts, which children will be desperate to share with their friends and family.   All facts verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44581546819762,"sku":"9781804661079","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781804661079_dae412d8-77ff-492f-9996-45fbb2bc24a1.jpg?v=1786028031"},{"product_id":"9781804661376","title":"Epic FACTopia!","description":"Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about daredevils, death-defying stunts, world records, wacky weather, extreme sports, unusual animals and so much more – all of which are connected in fun and unexpected ways.   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