curiosities and wonders

"In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feels little different from the artifacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored, and utterly out of place. Then she finds a strange book. A book that carries the scent of other worlds, and tells a tale of secret doors, of love, adventure and danger. Each page turn reveals impossible truths about the world and January discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own"--Amazon.

"Discover the [2021] ... world records in science, tech, pop culture, sports, nature, and more. Complete with 'trending' sections for every category, this book includes all the social media sensations, spectacular stats, and unique facts you need to know"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of facts.

"You don't have to be an athlete, genius, or superhero to do amazing things! Inside Amazing Me! for Boys are more than 350 fun, off-the-wall challenges that let guys just like you set your own personal records! Challenge yourself and your pals to see what amazing things you can do. Then, reward yourselves with the super cool press-out awards and stickers. You'll discover skills you never knew you had, and shine with pride at the things you've accomplished. Along the way, you'll laugh nonstop! Ready to start? Your record book is waiting!"--.

"You don't have to be an athlete, genius, or circus performer to do amazing things! Inside Amazing Me! for Girls are more than 350 fun, off-the-wall challenges that let girls just like you set your own personal records! Challenge yourself and your girlfriends to see what amazing things you can do. Then, reward yourselves with the super cool press-out awards and stickers. You'll discover skills you never knew you had, and radiate with pride at the things you've accomplished. Along the way, you'll laugh nonstop! Ready to start? Your record book is waiting!"--.

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

Relates facts with large, colorful type and explanatory stories to educate and entertain.

"David McCandless uses ... visuals to reveal unexpected insights into how the world ... works"--From publisher's web site.

Take a look at the world's weirdest animals--from blobfish to Octogoat. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.

Incorporating a chapter on the history of exploration into the latest edition, a fully revised release of the annual compendium of superlative records includes the newest inductees into the Guiness World Records Hall of Fame.