trivia and miscellanea

"The Middle Ages come to life in this [book], featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more! Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle-and that the losing team got pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that one proposed cure from Medieval doctors was a concoction with a special secret ingredient: 'dragons' blood'! Go beyond the Middle Ages of Europe to explore great empires around the globe, including Ottoman, Shona, Aztec, and the Song Dynasty"--Provided by publisher.

"This book covers the planets in our solar system and galaxies beyond the Milky Way, including stories about astronauts life in space, the exoplanets, and the search for life on other planets; it features fun facts, games, hands-on activities, jokes, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Full of fascinating facts on space exploration, our solar system, and beyond, this comprehensive book from astronomer Dean Regas takes you on a mind-blowing tour of our universe.--.

"A colorful information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts. Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? This exciting book explores the edges of human knowledge and the vast world of science just waiting to be uncovered"--Publisher's description.

"Discover everything you need to know about more than 200 sports, including all the Olympic and Paralympic events featured in Tokyo and Beijing. Get the authoritative inside scoop from leading experts in each sport. Discover match-winning insights into the strategies and tactics of the world's top competitors. And learn all of the facts, stats, and stories behind the Olympic Games--the most spectacular sporting event on the planet"--.

"This book will not only answer plenty of the questions that you knew you had but will also open your eyes to lots of things that you've probably never even thought about, [containing] . . . twelve chapters deal with both the very large (cosmology) and the very small (viruses). Each chapter consists of succinct question-led entries, along with a quiz and some speedy standalone facts for instant 'Who knew?' reactions"--Provided by publisher.

"The 'Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful' features explanations of some of the most intriguing and entertaining facts from prehistory, ancient Egypt, the Industrial Revolution, and beyond"--Amazon.

"Think you know a lot about natural disasters? Prepare to know even more about hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and more. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this . . . book of natural disaster trivia"--Provided by publisher.

"Think you know a lot about video games? Prepare to know even more about video game history, famous games and gamers, and esports. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally . . . book of video game trivia"--Provided by publisher.

"Do you love European history? Have you imagined what it would be like to live in a castle among royalty and knights? From odd recipes, disgusting toilet trivia, and bizarre medical treatments, get the inside scoop about what life was really like in the Middle Ages in this . . . book of Middle Ages trivia"--Provided by publisher.