curiosities and wonders

A compilation of facts, features, and photographs from around the world.

Text and illustrations look at 100 real-life mysteries, including Bigfoot, the Bermuda Triangle, haunted houses, and more.

Presents an illustrated collection of facts about snowball fights, volcanoes, blue whales, earwax, and more.

"Invites readers to investigate stories about crop circles through . . . text, . . . imagery, and clear, simple graphics"--Provided by publisher.

Contains true stories about UFO activity, extraterrestrial encounters, disappearances, and more.

From anteaters to zebras-incredible facts packed with pictures Are you a budding zoo keeper or veterinarian, or are you just WILD about animals? Everything that animal books for kids ages 9-12 should be, The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids is packed with colorful photos and 500 ferocious facts about creatures from all over the world. Unlike other animal books for kids ages 9-12, all the super cool facts inside are organized by type of animal, so you can quickly find the critters you want to study. Animal books for kids ages 9-12 should be fun and educational. In this one, you'll learn super cool facts like: Snow leopards keep themselves warm by wrapping their tails around their bodies like scarves. Fireflies use their lights to talk to each other. Immortal jellyfish can live forever. They grow to adulthood and then shrink back to babies, over and over again.

Filled to the brim with far-out facts, this wickedly informative narrative from the author of National Geographic's popular Gory Details blog takes us on a fascinating journey through an astonishing new reality. Blending humor and journalism in the tradition of Mary Roach, acclaimed science reporter Erika Engelhaupt investigates the gross, strange, and morbid absurdities of our bodies and our universe. From the research biologist who stung himself with every conceivable insect to the world's most murderous mammals, this entertaining book explores oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Featuring interviews with leading researchers in the field and a large dose of wit, this provocative book reveals the most intriguing real-world applications of science in all their glory.

"Second book in a series that gives lots of fun facts about all kinds of interesting subjects in a format for kids."--.

Presents an illustrated collection of puzzles, activities, jokes, crafts, quizzes, recipes, facts, and more for young readers for 2022.

Presents an illustrated collection of facts about horrible medicine, gory gastronomy, smelly sports, and more.