"Do you know what's weird about space? From inside our solar system to deep in outer space, readers will love exploring the odd but true facts of our universe"--Provided by publisher.
Contains 1,000 facts about the United States, organized under thirty-nine categories, such as geography, religion, science and medicine, animals, education, the military, presidents, and the states.
"[This book] answers all the . . . questions children have about space, from stars and planets to rockets and aliens. This . . . book is packed with . . . pictures and . . . facts about moons, black holes, meteorites, and much more!"--Back cover.
Simple text, photographs, and illustrations celebrate 300 strange and true fun facts about New York City--from the bird species that have been spotted in Central Park to how many hours per year the average New Yorker looks for a parking spot.
Young readers will explore the depths of a frozen landscape, while sharpening their decision-making skills with more than a dozen thought- provoking questions about Antarctica.
"This big book of 96 info-packed pages introduces young readers to all the key science and facts about space in a ... question and answer format"--Amazon.
"Britannica's huge, authoritative, and ... illustrated question and answer book will satisfy even the most curious kids, with over 100 questions verified by Britannica experts. Spanning a range of topics including animals, the body, machines, space, and more, this book provides clear and accessible explanations--and even explores some of the mysteries that experts are still trying to solve!"--Amazon.
an unexpected US history in thirteen bestselling books
McHugh, Jess
2021
"What does it take to be a good American? And who gets to decide? Journalist Jess McHugh examines thirteen seemingly innocuous, mega-bestselling reference books, guidebooks, and self-help books that have become blueprints for core American values and shaped our national story"--.
