curiosities and wonders

Names approximately three hundred world records in such categories as sports, nature, and technology, and includes over six hundred color photos and graphics.

Names over three hundred world records in such categories as science, nature, business, sports, and pop culture, and features full-color photographs.

Provides information on a variety of unbelievable topics and mysterious places; including the history of Area 51 and hidden secrets in the Mona Lisa.

Contains over two hundred facts and figures about occurrences around the world which take place in a minute.

Describes a variety of record-breaking people and places, including the largest palace, the tallests buildings, the first explorers to reach the poles, and the first space walk.

Describes the appearance of the phenomena known as crop circles and offers various explanations as to how they were created.

Eben McAllister searches his small town to see if he can find anything comparable to the real Seven Wonders of the World.

Describes the Seven Wonders of the World, providing background and related information, and surveying such modern wonders as the Channel Tunnel, Hoover Dam, Versailles, and the bullet train.

Examines such phenomena as flying saucers, the Bermuda Triangle, and people who float, hypnotize, and explode.

Provides general and specific knowledge of the major branches of modern science. Includes science projects and leisure activities.