miscellanea

A look at some of nature's most peculiar creatures covering their behavior, diet, and habitat.

Looks at some strange science experiments in history that have occurred throughout the world.

Describes different gross animals around the world including coconut crabs, hagfish, and blob fish.

"A journey of discovery of the human body's . . . abilities, featuring masters of muscle, memory, meditation, speed, and the brain. The examples in the book are a survey of what humans are capable of with examples from around the world. Short sketches of . . . individuals, such as Louis Cyr and Usain Bolt, . . . bring these . . . abilities to life. Each chapter features technical illustrations that explain how the particular part of the body works and a section on how young readers can work at improving their own skills"--Provided by publisher.

A look at the behaviors of a variety of animals, such as shrews, armadillos, naked mole rats, and okapi.

An introduction to the Disney Princesses and their friends, pets and homes is comprised of fold-out paper flaps and short, concise text designed to bring such characters as Belle, Jasmine and Rapunzel to life.

"Provides . . . trivia about popular video games"--Provided by publisher.

"Pairing two very unlike animals together for an imaginary fight, this book has readers comparing and contrasting the features of dung beetles and elephants"--Provided by publisher.

Contains step-by-step instructions for ten animal themed projects, and focuses on reusing everyday materials instead of buying new craft supplies.

"Some food inventions have completely changed the way cooking and baking is done around the world. Others haven't had such a huge impact. However, these are often the most interesting ones. Readers of this high-interest volume will learn about some of the craziest inventions that have been introduced in kitchens over the years. They'll also find that some of these products were created more for show than practicality"--Publisher.