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 ten 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.
Do you know what amazing defence mechanism the horned toad lizard has? Can you guess which film was inspired by a trip to the Komodo islands to study lizards? What happens to those who kill a lizard, according to an ancient Aboriginal Australian belief? And which species of lizard is the fastest on the planet? Find out as Charles King talks us through over one hundred amazing facts about lizards. With a wide range of subjects covered from fascinating statistics about record-breaking species to information about keeping lizards as pets, this is a perfect audiobook for listeners of all ages.
Did you know that in medieval times dogs were known to have accompanied their masters into battle wearing suits of armour? Or that cows from different regions moo in different accents? Were you aware that the courtship dance of some seahorses can last eight hours? Or that an albatross flies much further in a lifetime than the Apollo astronauts did on their moon missions?
In this collection, narrators Jason Zenobia, Charles King and Lawrence Keefe talk us through over a thousand facts about birds, cats, dogs, fish, horses, insects, lizards, sharks, snakes and spiders. Each of the ten individual audiobooks in this collection are further split into ten chapters, with each one having a theme such as 'record breakers' or 'myths'. So, if you want to know what the wagometer was invented for, which fish the Romans used as a recreational drug or what the offspring of a donkey and a zebra is called, then this is the perfect audiobook collection for you!
Do you know which way round a country's flag is placed on an airplane's tail? What do you think Qantas stands for? What are the twenty most iconic planes of all time? And what happened to the man who successfully glided from a tower in China in the year 559 AD? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator John Harnish talks us through over one hundred amazing facts about planes from all eras. So whether you want to know who owns the most expensive private jet in the world, or what is particularly unusual about the photographs of the Wright brothers' first flight, then this is the perfect audiobook for you!
Do you know how many miles beneath the surface of the waves the wreck of the titanic lies? What do scientists and historians now believe led to the iceberg only being seen at the last minute? The flares that were sent up by the crew were supposed to signal 'distress' - but what did they actually say? Narrator Kent Harris talks us through over one hundred amazing Titanic facts in this fascinating audiobook about the famous ship and her tragic maiden voyage.
How often does a snake shed its skin? What is the world's most venomous species? What incredible ability are rattlesnakes currently evolving? And why are scientists studying the venom of the black mamba? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia answers all these questions and more as he talks us through over one hundred amazing facts about snakes. So if you want to know why you should still handle a dead rattlesnake with care, or which place on earth contains the highest number of deadly snakes per square metre, then this is the perfect audiobook for you!
How good is a shark's sense of hearing? What is the word that means 'fear of sharks'? How can you tell when a shark is about to attack? And how dangerous are sharks compared to coconuts? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia answers all these questions and more as he talks us through over one hundred facts about sharks. Covering subjects such as shark attacks, conservation, myths, record breakers and much more, this is the perfect audiobook for everyone, shark fan or not!
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 one hundred amazing facts about Australia, from interesting information about the country's history, landmarks and wildlife to its best-known citizens and much more.
Do you know in which castle the world's oldest football was found? What is the correct term for the person in charge of a buttery? How do you tell the difference between a trebuchet and a mangonel? And what on earth is an oubliette? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Charles King answers all these questions and more as he introduces us to over one hundred facts about castles. So if you want to know the history of castles from the early beginnings through to their golden age and final decline, this is the perfect 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 one hundred amazing yuletide facts.
This audiobook includes two versions of each chapter: one with background Christmas music to put you in a fantastically festive mood, the other with nothing to distract from the amazing facts. Tracks 3 to 12 are chapters one to ten with music; tracks 13 to 22 are the same but without.
All background music is included under license from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
How long do you think the courtship dance between two seahorses can take? Which fish is thought to be responsible for the tales of giant sea serpents? How long is a large shark's gestation period? And when is a beaver a fish? In this fascinating edition of the 101 Amazing Facts series, narrator Jason Zenobia talks us through over one hundred amazing facts about fish... so, if you're ready to find out which fish the Romans used as a recreational drug, and in which American states it is illegal to get a fish drunk, this is the perfect audiobook for you!
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 one hundred amazing facts about insects and arthropods, looking in detail into their incredible world.
