Discover some of the most incredible places on Earth, from the tallest mountains, trees and waterfalls to the
most powerful waves, wind and volcanic eruptions. Children can learn facts such as: Why is the
Atacama Desert so dry? How many species live in the Amazon Rainforest? What was
the longest lightning bolt?

Packed full of bold images and surprising information, the Record-Breaking Facts series for children aged 7 plus, dives into a range of fascinating facts and reveals the secret science behind them.

Izzi Howell

Izzi Howell is an award-winning author and editor of over fifty children’s books. She lives in East Sussex and enjoys learning languages, cooking and travelling around Europe.
Her book Cats React to Science Facts was the winner of the Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 6-8 year-olds award at The Lollies and winner of The Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize in 2020.