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This title will introduce eight unique and shocking animals! Each spread devotes itself to one animal, an interesting fact about them, and a beautiful, full-bleed photograph. These titles will definitely attract those reluctant readers. Complete with a table of contents, glossary, index, and even more facts!
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"Nestled in the lush green hills of the Scotland Highlands lies Loch Ness, a deep, murky lake with a storied history. It is also the home of the Loch Ness Monster. Numerous stories and photographs by people claiming to have spotted the mysterious monster have surfaced, often gaining immediate fame. But after decades of countless expeditions, documentaries, firsthand accounts, pictures, and videos, the mystery of Nessie continues to haunt us. Now,...
5) Crop circles
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Learn about the strange designs found in farm fields with explanations of possible alien connections, hoaxes, and famous crop circle sites. A full description of the mystery, possible explanations, and remaining questions are all explored. 'Myth or Fact?' sidebars describe common misconceptions and confirm surprising facts. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction...
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This entertaining book gives surprising explanations for the facts, tales and lore associated with day-to-day living and the world around us. Learn why birds perched on power lines aren't electrocuted; the origins of such expressions as "swan song" and "willy nilly;" and the science behind such phenomena as ball lightning, blue glaciers, red tide, and thunder snow. Here is a springboard for learners of all ages!
8) Aye-ayes
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Introduces readers to aye-ayes, with an emphasis on the animal's habitat, adaptations, and life cycle. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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"This curious, captivating collection of trivia will surprise and intrigue readers with amazing answers to questions like: Is Jurassic Park possible? What causes 'the shakes' after drinking a lot of alcohol? Why do dogs walk in circles before lying down? What makes popcorn pop? The follow-up to the bestselling What Did We Use Before Toilet Paper?, Can Holding in a Fart Kill You? has even more fun and fascinating trivia. Perfect for the ever-curious...
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Washington Curiosities is your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things Washington State has to offer. Travel writer Harriet Baskas has combed Washington for one-of-a-kind gems that make her home state truly unique.
Whether you were born and raised in Washington or are a recent transplant, Baskas's home-grown humor will have you laughing out loud as she introduces you to the neighbors you never knew you...
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Trivia meets its match. Did you know that Napoleon was once attacked by rabbits? Or that the Mars Rover sang itself "Happy Birthday"? How about the odd ingredient Civil War soldiers used to make coffee? From Jupiter's diamond showers to why pirates wore eye patches to the delightful link between dancing goats and the discovery of coffee, this collection of obscure and fascinating facts is brought to you by Mike Lowery, an illustrator and connoisseur...
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Grand Central Publishing
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2023.
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"What's it like to be the first to enter an Egyptian burial chamber that's been sealed for thousands of years? What horrifying secret was found among the prehistoric ruins of the American Southwest? Who really was the infamous the Monster of Florence? Douglas Preston's journalistic explorations have taken him from the haunted country of Italy to the jungles of Honduras. He was granted exclusive journalistic access to the largest tomb in Egypt's Valley...
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"An incomplete compendium of only the most interesting topics, you will find fascinating stories and facts that will melt your mind! From demolition derbies to Mr. Potato Head to the history of facial hair, this book is full of funny, surprising information that sparks curiosity and reveals the magic of knowledge."--
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Time for Kids Books
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[2012]
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From people who smell armpits for a living to grass that grows on cars and needs to be mowed, this reference takes an offbeat and very kid-appealing look at the workings and fascinating oddities of the natural world as well as offbeat human behavior and talents. Full color.
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Applesauce Press
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[2022]
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"Did you know that the average person will walk about 110,000 miles in their lifetime, meaning you could walk around the Earth 4.5 times? Or that all the ants on Earth weigh about as much as all the humans? Learn more totally crazy facts with Stats to Blow Your Mind, Junior Edition"--
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