curiosities and wonders

"This unbelievably fascinating dinosaur book for children will teach you all you need to know about prehistoric animals, like which dinosaur had the sharpest teeth, the longest claws, the smallest brain, the largest droppings, and lots more! Did you know that the largest dinosaur was longer than a tennis court but its babies were no bigger than a newborn human baby? That the smallest dinosaur weighed less than a teaspoon of sugar? Or that the largest flying reptile was as tall as a giraffe, with wings the size of a small plane? Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand"--Provided by publisher.

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.

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

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

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

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

A collection of miscellaneous facts about sharks.

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

A collection of over three thousand facts about a variety of subjects, paired with illustrations and photographs.

Attempted escapes, suspected paranormal activity, and more mark Alcatraz's history. Dive deep into Alcatraz and find out how it's become a popular spot for history buffs and ghost hunters alike.