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How the world works

2022
"This . . . title provides children with all the information they need to know how the world works! . . . explains how and why things happen. Covering a range of children's favorite subjects, including space, nature, wildlife, dinosaurs, volcanoes, technology and much more. Meet a meerkat mob, witness a volcanic eruption and discover how we can all be more energy efficient"--Publisher.

Curious cases: true crime for kids

hijinks, heists, mysteries, and more
2022
Introduce middle-grade readers to the intriguing and exciting history of true crime, including capers, stories, unsolved crimes, daring escapes, famous art heists, and much more. True crime is a genre that captures readers of all ages, but oftentimes the stories are too intense--even for kids who love spooky books and movies. [This book] contains fascinating stories that are all age-appropriate.

2023 book of world records

2022
Provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.

Ripley's believe it or not!

all true & new
2020
A compilation of facts, features, and photographs from around the world.

The Atlas Obscura explorer's guide for the world's most adventurous kid

2022
Join Atlas Obscura on an illustrated expedition to 100 places around the globe. Hopscotch from country to country in a chain of connecting attractions: Explore Mexico's glittering cave of crystals, then visit the world's largest cave in Vietnam. Or peer over a 355-foot waterfall in Zambia, then learn how Antarctica's Blood Falls got its mysterious color. As you climb mountains, zip-line over forests, and dive into oceans, use this book as your passport to a world of hidden possibilities.

Namibia's fairy circles

2021
"Introduces readers to the many fairy circles in Namibia and the debate about what causes this natural phenomenon." -- Amazon.

Tracking Big Foot

is it real or a hoax?
2020
"Book is about the creature Big Foot"--.

Cats

2019
"Pocket Books Cats features more than 100 cat breads. Each entry has a factfile with bite-sized facts, measurements, statistics, and a clear color photograph of the breed." --.

Guinness World Records, 2023

2022
Presents the biggest, smallest, fastest, longest, and other record setters for 2022 in the categories of space, Earth, animals, humans, fantastic feats, science and technology, arts and media, and sports.

A day in the life of a caveman, a queen and everything in between

"Discover what a day in the life was like for the people, animals and objects that made history. From comics and secret diaries to detailed diagrams and newsflashes, there are tons of things to discover and fantastic facts to learn"--Back cover.

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