Presents the biggest, smallest, fastest, longest, and other record setters for 2020 in the categories of space, Earth, animals, humans, fantastic feats, science and technology, arts and media, and sports.
"Examines 12 of the spookiest unsolved mysteries. Each spread provides information about a mystery and its origins paired with interesting sidebars and questions to consider"--Amazon.com.
"Examines 12 of the most frightening alien encounters. Each spread provides information about a mysterious alien event and its origins paired with interesting sidebars and questions to consider"--Provided by publisher.
"Examines 12 of the most engaging ancient mysteries. Each spread provides information about a mystery and its ancient and recent discoveries paired with interesting sidebars and questions to consider"--Provided by publisher.
curious clues, cold cases, and puzzles from the past
Jazynka, Kitson
"Is there any truth to the legend of Bigfoot? Why have planes and ships suddenly disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle? Is there really a lost city of gold in the jungle of Central America? . . . . cover[S] even more of history's most fascinating head-scratching conundrums, including the curse of the Hope Diamond, King Tut's tomb, black holes, the puzzling disappearance of ancient civilizations, cryptic creatures ofmyth and legend, long-lost treasure, and so much more. Kids can dig into these mysteries, uncover clues, and ponder leading scientific theories to help decipher what really happened"--Provided by publisher.
Discusses six phenomena inexplicable to scientists, including the ability of certain people to walk on fire without being burned, the Australian Aborigines' possession of ESP, and the fact that divining rods really work.
