Uncommon compendiums

"Brief and humorous biographies of fascinating people"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations introduce children to extraordinary life forms.

"In this illustrated compendium, readers will learn about forty-five of the strangest, most unconventional vehicles that have ever existed--from submersibles to dirigibles, and everything in between"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at 50 unique structures, including Biosphere 2, Paul Bunyan Statues, and the Great Wall of China.

Presents brief biographies and color portraits of fifty different people from around the world who are known for doing or experiencing extraordinary things. Includes people such as Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman for standing up for girls' rights to education, and Evel Knievel, a stuntman who jumped his motorcycle over fourteen Greyhound buses.