This side-splitting collection of 101 of the funniest knock knock jokes you have ever heard is dangerously funny! All of the jokes have been organised into categories so that budding comedians can make their friends laugh at any occasion. Knock Knock. Who's there? Kent Harris. Kent Harris who? No, that's actually the narrator's name! Never mind, on with the jokes...
Did you know that Shakespeare introduced thousands of words into the English language? Do you know what unusual item he left to his wife in his will? Have you heard of the conspiracy theory that suggests Shakespeare didn't write the plays we attribute to him today? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through all of this and more as we discover over one hundred amazing facts about the Great Bard. Whether you've seen all his plays or you're just learning about England's greatest playwright, this is the perfect audiobook for you.
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 the main difference between the diet of a Tudor nobleman and that of a peasant? What was it that changed Henry VIII from an active and pleasant young man into a vastly overweight tyrant? What did a gong farmer do? And what was the purpose of a whipping boy? In this excellent audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia answers all these questions and more as he talks us through over one hundred amazing facts about the Tudors. If you're interested in one of the most fascinating periods in English history, this is perfect 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.
Are you a fan of the modern generation of royals? How much do you know about the lives of Prince William, his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and the rest of the Royal Family? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia talks us through over one hundred facts about royals both past and present, covering areas such as traditions of the monarchy, kings and queens from history, the royal family today and much more. So no matter how much or how little you currently know, this is the perfect book for you.
In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Charles King talks us through more than one hundred amazing facts about the human body, including information about your brain, bones, vision and much more. The narrator's enthusiastic and energetic style will suit both children and adults, making the book ideal for learning at any age. So whether you're studying human biology or are just interested to find out what makes us tick, this is the perfect listen for you.
Do you know the age of the youngest soldier to receive the Victoria Cross during the First World War? What role did tanks play in the conflict? And how much were Germany ordered to pay in reparations after the war? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Lawrence Keefe answers all these questions and more, talking us through over one hundred facts about The Great War. In addition to learning about one of history's worst ever conflicts, listen to Lawrence's moving narration of two famous poems of the time: In Flanders Fields by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae and Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen.
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!
Are you a fan of Sherlock Holmes? Do you want to know some incredible trivia about the world's greatest detective? Whether you prefer Benedict Cumberbatch in the BBC's Sherlock, Robert Downey Junior's portrayal in the film series, or even Basil Rathbone's performances almost 80 years ago, this fascinating audiobook narrated expertly by Lawrence Keefe is sure to interest you regardless. With over 100 amazing facts covering everything Sherlockian - from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to Gregory House - this is the perfect addition to any fan's bookshelf.
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!
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!
