The world is an everchanging place full of incredible and interesting stories from our past, present and future. Do you know how the Romans managed to deliver mail across Europe faster than anyone for 2000 years? Do you know what happened when Australia went to war against its emus? The answer will surprise you! Or what happened when an Olympic athlete entered the discus-throwing contest in 1896, despite never having seen an Olympic discus before in his entire life? Something truly remarkable! Those are some of the mind-blowing and downright unbelievable stories you'll find inside . ● Over 60 fascinating true-life tales of the bizarre and unexpected ● Written in a fun and accessible way idea for children and teens ● Covers all of history, from the ancient world to now ● Illustrated with fun pictures to bring the stories to life ● Topics include geography, science, sport, nature, history, invention - and a lot more! So what are you waiting for? Dive into and discover more about the world around you, and some of the most remarkable people, places, and things that it has ever seen!