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Explores interesting facts about dinosaurs and their bodies.

Answers questions about reptiles such as, "Why do lizards lose their tails?," "Which turtle fishes with its tongue?," and "Why do some snakes pretend to be dead?.".

"A book made up of 75% truths and 25% lies, challenging kids to spot what is false in this . . . reader about inventors"--Provided by publisher.

"1000 . . . facts about sharks, including where they live, what they eat, and fun facts about sharks in culture and history"--Provided by publisher.

"Hockey centers are always in the middle of the action. Explore the careers of superstars such as Wayne Gretzky, Connor McDavid, and Hayley Wickenheiser. Who do you think is the greatest of all-time?"--Provided by publisher.

"Why is Green Bay, Wisconsin, nicknamed "Titletown?" Does "icing" the kicker of an opposing team actually work? Do sewer systems in some cities really get flooded during halftime on Super Bowl Sunday? Dig in to get the real stories behind these and other great football myths and legends!"--.

"How was basketball born? Why is the area in the paint and around the free throw circle known as the key? When did the NBA begin play? What team was arguably the worst NBA squad ever? Who was the highest drafted college player who never played a single game in the NBA? This book provides over 100 questions and detailed answers concerning the traditions, rules, and history of basketball. Organized by the sport's three eras--its birth through 1945, the NBA from 1946 through 1999, and the game today--it answers questions about the sport at all levels, from college games to the Olympics. A bonus chapter provides a Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of basketball-the perfect resource to settle arguments or to answer challenging trivia questions"--Provided by publisher.

"Decorate your own magical creations in this official dessert book that's . . . for the youngest fans of the Harry Potter films! This . . . book is packed with full-color photography and kid-friendly instructions for how to create 30 cake, cupcake, and cookie designs. Build your own Acromantula out of cupcakes. Design Hogwarts house crest cookies. Frost a cake that looks just like the Knight Bus--and . . . more! Each design in the book can be created using simple store-bought cake or cookie mixes. Or whip up your own treats from scratch using the provided basic cake, cookie, and frosting recipes"--Amazon.

"Over four hundred shark species swim in Earth's waters. Readers will discover . . . facts about what sharks look like, how they hunt, and more in this . . . book!"--Provided by publisher.

"Zombies seem to be taking over pop culture in recent years. Readers are likely familiar with popular shows such as the Walking Dead and movies like Zombieland. However, they may be surprised to learn that zombies are not only found in fiction! This . . . title uncovers how real zombies can be found in nature, comparing them to the zombies that have been featured in stories for centuries. It also delves into some scientific ways that zombies like those portrayed in the media today could one day . . . walk among us! It also looks at mummies, UFOs, ghosts, bigfoot, dragons, and vampires"--Provided by publisher.