curiosities and wonders

"Dive into a world of gross facts and discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of over three thousand facts about a variety of subjects, paired with illustrations and photographs.

Attempted escapes, suspected paranormal activity, and more mark Alcatraz's history. Dive deep into Alcatraz and find out how it's become a popular spot for history buffs and ghost hunters alike.

Weather changes from day to day, but sometimes it may change in an odd or unbelievable way. Readers will love learning about the weird weather that can and does happen all around the world.

All around the world, there are some strange and unique places. From human-made landscapes to natural wonders, readers will discover some of the odd places people have explored.

Provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.

"Discover Earth's . . . natural wonders, animals, festivals, ancient architecture, news, and more in this annual compendium of everything 'Weird But True!' fans love...and then some. Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From volcano-surfing in Nicaragua to a beach in Japan where the 'sand' is shaped like stars to extreme ironing competitions in the United Kingdom, 'Weird But True! World' offers an . . . adventure-filled exploration of our world's amazing uniqueness"--Provided by publisher.

"This unbelievably fascinating dinosaur book for children will teach you all you need to know about prehistoric animals, like which dinosaur had the sharpest teeth, the longest claws, the smallest brain, the largest droppings, and lots more! Did you know that the largest dinosaur was longer than a tennis court but its babies were no bigger than a newborn human baby? That the smallest dinosaur weighed less than a teaspoon of sugar? Or that the largest flying reptile was as tall as a giraffe, with wings the size of a small plane? Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand"--Provided by publisher.

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

"[This book] is a maze of [nearly four hundred] pages of trivia where each factoid and tidbit leads unexpectedly to the next. This . . . maze-like format makes for an entirely new way of discovering cool trivia in history, science, pop culture, and more!"--Provided by publisher.