The Palace of Facts

400 Astounding Facts Await…

Kate Olesin author Andy Smith illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:What on Earth Publishing Ltd

Published:6th Aug '26

Should be back in stock very soon

The Palace of Facts cover

You are hereby invited to the Palace of Facts, where 400 astonishing facts are on display… Search the treasure room to find out facts about crystals; explore the fossil hall to dig up facts about dinosaurs; scale the observatory to spot facts about space; delve into the dungeons to discover hidden facts. On this marvellous journey, you will be accompanied by three characters – Pip, Alice and their dog Charley – who will lead you from room to room with witty and playful charm.

Every fact is woven into Andy Smith’s lavishly illustrated scenes. Inspired by the idea of a memory palace – where facts are located in imagined physical spaces – this unique book makes information both beautiful and memorable.

'This gigantic, spectacularly colourful nonfiction treasury is crammed with 400 facts, displayed in the Hall of Mirrors, the Fossil Hall, the Aquarium, the Maze (“The world’s largest maze, in Yancheng, China, is designed in the shape of an elk”) and many more. A rainy-day delight for trivia mavens of 7 or 8+.'

* The Guardian *

'Take a journey through this fact-filled palace full of illustrated fun snippets.'


* Creative Steps Magazine *

'A spectacular book'


* School Reading List *

'Big and bold, ‘The Palace of Facts’ is the perfect book to explore this summer! ... A most enjoyable read, perfect for sharing!'

* Through the Bookshelf *

'I read some facts from the book to a friend in the car and my older brother stole the book while I was away – his favourite fact was about Mozart’s piano. I would recommend this to anyone of any age who likes facts – basically from 0 to 99 and above!'

* Reading2Smile, Ben aged 8 *

'The Palace of Facts is another What on Earth! triumph. They are very good at marrying art with information to create captivating books that draw their readers in and entice them to stay.'

* GeekDad *

'A dazzlingly inventive fact book that turns learning into a grand exploratory adventure ... With its generous format and gift-worthy presentation, it is ideal for curious minds and reluctant readers alike. Parents will appreciate its educational depth and visual appeal, and children will delight in its treasure hunt of knowledge and wonder.'

* Preneur Magazine *

'Packed with surprising facts that curious kids will love revisiting time and time again.'

* My Ba

ISBN: 9781804661703

Dimensions: 370mm x 270mm x 14mm

Weight: 994g

96 pages