miscellanea

"A journey of discovery of the human body's . . . abilities, featuring masters of muscle, memory, meditation, speed, and the brain. The examples in the book are a survey of what humans are capable of with examples from around the world. Short sketches of . . . individuals, such as Louis Cyr and Usain Bolt, . . . bring these . . . abilities to life. Each chapter features technical illustrations that explain how the particular part of the body works and a section on how young readers can work at improving their own skills"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the strange hinterland between the deep structure of the physical world and our personal experience of it, giving readers what Einstein himself called 'the most beautiful and deepest experience' anyone can have: a sense of the mysterious"--Amazon.

Facts about animals in Africa, for young readers.

Every culture has their own traditions, customs, and festivals, but some are especially unique. From Christmas trees decorated with spider webs to a festival dedicated to a monkey's delicious dinner, these really weird, totally true holidays and traditions will surprise and delight you!.

A collection of memorable tales and traditions from some of the greatest rivalries in sports.

Questions and answers present the habitats and behavior of a variety of polar animals, from penguins and arctic foxes to reindeer and baleen whales.

"How do sharks find and attack their prey?" --.

Answers a wide variety of questions about the invention of common household items.

A collection of humorous essays on the female body that feature personal anecdotes and research.

Take a look at the world's weirdest nature stories--from fire rainbows to ghost trees. These stories are too strange to be made up!.