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"Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that the word 'independence' never appears in the Declaration of Independence? Did you know that soldiers in World War I collected thousands of glowworms in jars to help them see at night?! Learn more weird-but-true U.S. history facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman's bestselling My Weird School series. This all-new series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of photos and illustrations. Whether you're a kid who wants to learn more about our country's history or simply someone who wants to know how many Americans are involved in toilet-related injuries each year, this book is for you!"--Provided by the publisher.

Conservative historian Professor Larry Schweikart identifies forty-eight instances of what he sees as deliberate instances of liberal fraud in popular textbooks, and attempts to provide the true stories, painting America in a much more positive light.

"Explore America's largest state one bite at a time with this all-new kids' cookbook full of fun and easy Alaska-themed recipes! Building on the success of Alice Bugni's Moose Racks, Bear Tracks, and Other Alaska Kidsnacks, this fun children's cookbook features 25 all-new recipes for little cooks, such as Blanket Toss (toasted pocket bread with jam), Forget Me Knots (soft pretzels), and Northern Lights (multicolored cookies). Sweet or salty, hot or cold, these easy-to-make treats have kid appeal."--Provided by publisher.

"Takes a unique look at our globe from the perspective of the wildlife and geology of Earth. Using an innovative design, maps are populated by infographics, graphs, and icons to represent information and statistics about a subject in a very visual way. This aids readers in comparing and contrasting the same subjects in different parts of the world. Each spread explores one subject in-depth, such as which areas in the world are most affected by natural disasters, where most endangered species live, how climate change is affecting our planet, and how effectively deforestation is being balanced out by reforestation around the world."--.

Contains visual comparisons that reveal unbelievable facts across a wide range of subjects, from outer space to the human body.

Text and illustrations look at the planet Earth, focusing on the desert, the atmosphere, and the ocean.

"Discover what makes America unique in this comprehensive timeline and photographic overview of American history--pre-Columbus through the present--highlighting the milestone events and important people that have made America awesome."--Provided by publisher.

An anthology of over one hundred writings about life in California before, during, and after the Gold Rush, compiled in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold nuggets at Sutter's Mill in 1848.

A collection of odd and interesting stories and facts about American history.

Provides information about the United States, presenting a profile of the country; featuring detailed portraits of the fifty states and all the territories; and including comparative rankings of the states in a variety of areas such as climate, crime, and economy.