curiosities and wonders

Strange debris is found in a field near Roswell, New Mexico. Many suspect it is an alien spacecraft. Fires burn beneath a town for over 50 years. Rocks weighing several hundred pounds move across land on their own. Are these unbelievable tales real? Find out in this fascinating collection of short stories.

Presents the biggest, smallest, fastest, longest, and other record setters for 2023 in the categories of blue planet, aquatic life, humans, recordology, adventures, history, science and technology, arts and media, sports.

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

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

Examines whether hauntings are real by looking at the history, evidence of their potential existence, and the cultural impact.

Survival instincts have made humans what we are today. However, modernity has made those instincts much less of a focus for many people. For this reason, stories of survival can seem even more captivating. This unparalleled volume features more than a dozen remarkable tales of survival against the odds based on true events. Illustrations and a layout inspired by graphic novels make readers feel like they are part of the grueling struggles to stay alive in a variety of environments, from deserted deserts to vast open seas and freezing polar regions. This title also includes explanatory text that introduces each dangerous environment with facts, photos, and maps. With the knowledge from this volume, readers can feel more confident in their survival abilities, and in the endurance of the human spirit.

A trivia book about the world's strange and mysterious happenings that have baffled experts for years.

"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.

A collection of miscellaneous facts about sharks.

Examines whether zombies are real by looking at their history, evidence of their potential existence, and their cultural impact.