Want to know which nation is ruled by a dentist-turned-dictator? Where to find taxis shaped like coconuts? And who watches competitive cockroach racing? From countries, food and folklore to sports, flags, animals and more, these weird and wonderful facts from around the world will boggle your mind.

Who doesn't love a big book of facts? This large, heavily photographic book presents curious kids with amazing information from around the globe. Detailed and beautifully designed, it's broken into 12 sections, from Nations of the World and People & Culture, to Food & Drink, Sports & Games and Religion & Faith. Kids will learn all about languages, folklore, national cuisines, systems of government, flags, animals, music, movies, modes of transport and lots more.