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"This guide to U.S. politics features surprising stories, hidden history, and clear explanations of how our government works--plus loads of weird but true facts!"--Amazon.

Presents 101 facts about space and astronomy, and includes color photographs.

Arranged alphabetically, The Awesome 50 States takes readers from the mountains of Maine to the coasts of California, stopping along the way at every weird and wonderful place a kid could imagine.

Text, illustrations, and diagrams provide answers to questions about the universe, covering cosmic dust, stars, planets, and more.

Answers questions about planet Earth, including how big it is, why the sky is blue, and what makes up the Earth's core.

Explores the science behind seven mysteries of the universe, including information on the largest known galaxy and star, the Crab Nebula, the most Earthlike extrasolar planet, pulsars, the sculptor supercluster, and the Tarantula Nebula.

Answers to seventeen questions about life in ancient civilizations, covering the Greeks, Romans, and the Egyptians, and discussing whether or not ancient Greeks invented public schools and whether Hannibal marched elephants across the Alps to attack Rome.

Answers more than 1,600 questions about the presidents, vice presidents, first ladies, administration staff, families, campaigns, elections, key issues, wars, scandals, and tragedies throughout the history of the United States.

Presents an illustrated collection of 300 strange-but-true facts about Disney and its history, theme parks, characters, and films. Includes color photographs throughout.