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Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Birthstones have been used for millennia for luck, protection and wisdom. Traditionally, crystals and gemstones were linked to specific astrological signs because their energies resonated. The discovery of new crystals has opened the way for a deeper connection, and each star sign now has many crystals associated with it. This comprehensive guide describes the crystals linked to each sign and explains how they can be used to enhance self- understanding...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Move over, Jeopardy, Family Feud, and The Price Is Right - this book will be your new favorite laugh-until-your-stomach-hurts family game! In Butt or Face, weird animals are introduced with a close-up photo. Kids must guess: are they seeing seeing...um...err... the bottom or the top? Readers will learn about animals like Cuban Dwarf Frogs, whose backsides look like a pair of eyes, and the Mary River Turtle, which not only has a unique face, but even...
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Are you ready for round two of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! Butt or Face? Volume 2 continues the delightfully cheeky challenge with a whole new set of animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the...um...bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a compete...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
Simon Spotlight edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
What does a vampire squid like to eat? (Hint: It's not blood.) How does a frogfish camouflage itself? Learn the answers to these questions and discover even more fascinating facts about slimy and icky sea creatures with Dr. Ick and Sam the Dog. A create-your-own-sea-creature activity is included in the backmatter for even more aquatic fun!
8) Basketball
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
690L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to basketball. Also included is a biographical story about professional basketball player Becky Hammon.
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
vii, 182 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Wisconsin is known for its outdoor recreation, supper clubs, and being "America's Dairyland," but intriguing wonders and obscure events lie hidden in plain sight. Why does a temporary circus billboard from 1885 still exist on a building? Did someone really exchange water with aliens for extraterrestrial pancakes? Where can you honor deceased postal letter carriers? Have you been eating brats the wrong way? [This book] takes you on an unforgettable...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
IG 1300L
Physical Desc
256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
The fully revised and updated version of the classic is based on the theme of the Blue Planet, with an emphasis on the natural world, as well as the latest record-breaking successes in music, TV, and sports.
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
IG 1080L
Physical Desc
304 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discover Earth's strangest natural wonders, animals, festivals, ancient architecture, news, and more in this annual compendium of everything Weird But True! fans love ... and then some. Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From volcano-surfing in Nicaragua to a beach in Japan where the "sand" is shaped like stars to extreme ironing competitions...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
176 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
This weird and wonderful fact book for children will teach them about all kinds of bizarre beasts, incredible places and peculiar phenomena. Did you know there's a plant that eats mice? Or that you can dip your toe in a rainbow-colored river? Whether it's geography, people, places, animals, plants, or weather, 1,000 Amazing Weird Facts is the ideal book for curious young minds who are fascinated by our amazing planet. Children aged 9+ will love all...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
AD 700L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"With warm and heart-fluttering illustrations, discover the next nonfiction picture book about butterflies and moths from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science!"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around the animal kingdom. From colossal mammals to tiny insects and everything in between, learn all about your favorite animals with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers"--
17) U.S. government
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Weird But True! Know-It-All titles take the same classic branding of Weird But True and dive deeper to provide kids with a comprehensive overview of everything they need to know about a single subject, while packing in all the wacky, weird tidbits! This edition explores a complicated and timely subject: the government of the United States!"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Horses are popular all over the world, as pets, participants in competitions, farm animals, and more. In fact, they're one of humankind's oldest animal companions. This fascinating, fun-filled book introduces you to different horse breeds; how horses became our stalwart companions; life in the herd; adorable foals; horse coloration, markings, and manes; and so much more.
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
ix, 416 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this uproarious and informative tour covering all areas and eras of history, Fell reveals a past replete with deeds both noble and despicable. Some were motivated by greed, others generosity. Many dedicated themselves to the art of killing, while others focused their efforts on curing. There have been grave mistakes, and moments of greatness. Across the ages, over 100 billion humans have lived and died, and that is why . . . Sh!t happens. Every...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents the most interesting, monumental, and strange sports stories of the past year, including championship statistics in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf, and tennis.
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