1000 Fantastic Facts is a giant book, lavishly illustrated throughout, providingchildren with masses of knowledge in the shape of over 1000 numbered facts. The numbering system acts as a benchmark, and as children read they can clearly chart their progress. Five subject areas are comprehensively covered: Earth and Space, Prehistoric Life, Animals, History and Science. Cartoons, quizzes, fun facts and projects are scattered throughout to actively encourage reading and learning.