curiosities and wonders

"Discover what a day in the life was like for the people, animals and objects that made history. From comics and secret diaries to detailed diagrams and newsflashes, there are tons of things to discover and fantastic facts to learn"--Back cover.

Contains facts, photographs, and maps that provide readers with information on animals, cultures, famous landmarks, science, the future, and many other topics.

A collection of facts about all kinds of subjects in a format for kids.

"Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, 'Totally Random Questions, Volume 1' presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Who invented pizza? Why do people shake hands? Why do we wear underwear? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in this new series from National Geographic Kids! Ever wonder how basketball got started? Why we have birthday cakes? And why some people use forks and some use chopsticks? Prepare to be amazed by the surprising backstories behind the things you use or do every day! From familiar foods to common clothing items to bizarre beauty regimens, this book covers all your burning questions: Who thought of that? Where did that come from? Why is that a thing? Presented in a bold, colorful design, with stunning photos, and jam-packed with awesome facts, this book will have you totally riveted! Once you know all this cool stuff about the origins of everyday stuff, you can wow your friends and family.

"Led by Dr. Ick and her sidekick, Sam the dog, kids will learn many fascinating facts about ooey, gooey, disgusting slime--with some of the slimiest creatures, slimy things in the human body, and more! Did you know that the hagfish can produce a bucketful of slime in just minutes? And do you know what ear wax is actually made of? This book includes a fun, kid-friendly recipe for making their own slime!"--Provided by publisher.

"Presents stories of the world's most extraordinary spaces--many unmarked on any official map--all of which challenge our assumptions about what we know--or think we know--about our world"--Amazon.

A collection of facts about all kinds of subjects in a format for kids.

Text and photographs presents a collection of answers to questions about the human body, science and space, animals, and more.

Contains more than forty ideas for activities and fun-to-do crafts projects, including making paper jewelry, creating secret messages, identifying wild flowers, and more.