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"--.
50 shocking events you should know about (so you can impress your friends)
Fryd, Hallie
Details fifty scandals that occurred in the United States during the twentieth century. Details the scope of each scandal and how it was reported upon by the media.
