📚 Short Stories & Fact Books

Stories That Spark Curiosity!

Illustrated fact books and short stories for children aged 7–10. Real topics, fun facts, quizzes and vocabulary.

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📚 Fact Books

Fact Book • Ages 7–10
Skyscrapers
How tall is the world’s tallest building? Why do they sway in the wind? Amazing facts about giants of glass and steel!
6 quiz questions8 vocab wordsKS2
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Fact Book • Ages 7–10
Oceans & Seas
Oceans cover 71% of Earth — and most has NEVER been explored! Meet the blue whale, giant squid and the pitch-black Mariana Trench! 🌊
10 questions7 vocab wordsKS2
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Fact Book • Ages 7–10
Dinosaurs
T. rex teeth were 30cm long! Dinosaurs ruled Earth for 165 MILLION years — and birds are their living descendants today! 🦕
10 questions7 vocab wordsKS2
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Fact Book • Ages 7–10
Space & Planets
There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on ALL Earth’s beaches! Meet Saturn’s rings, 8 planets and black holes! 🌞
10 questions7 vocab wordsKS2
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Fact Book • Ages 7–10
Tractors
GPS so accurate it steers within 2.5 cm! A combine harvests 40 tonnes of grain per hour. Meet the mighty machines that feed the world! 🔥
6 quiz questions8 vocab wordsKS2
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Fact Book • Ages 7–10
Horses
Horses can see 350° around them! The record high jump is 2.47 metres. Discover the incredible animals that changed human history! 🏆
6 quiz questions8 vocab wordsKS2
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Fact Book • Ages 7–10
LEGO
Over 400 BILLION bricks made — that’s 50 for every person on Earth! LEGO is also the world’s biggest tyre manufacturer! 🏛️
6 quiz questions8 vocab wordsKS2
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📚 Short Stories

Year 3 • Age 7–8
The Minecraft Adventure
10 questions • Priya teaches Leo to survive the night
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Year 3 • Age 7–8
The Harvest
10 questions • Finn rides the combine harvester with Grandma
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Year 4 • Age 8–9
The Dance Show
10 questions • Maya's first performance on stage
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