trivia and miscellanea

A renowned ethicist who consults clients worldwide offers some . . . thought-provoking ethical dilemmas, presenting . . . questions designed to encourage lively discussions.

Provides an introduction to the theory of evolution, presenting facts about the planet, dinosaurs, fossils, Charles Darwin's work, natural selection, adaptation, and more.

"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.

Taking readers beyond the clock, this . . . book, filled with facts, figures, and infographs, explores what happens around the world in just twenty-four hours.

"Do we live in an alternative universe? Dive into the history behind the conspiracy. Analyze the evidence for and against it. Find out the truth"--Provided by publisher.

"Do you wonder...how many times a black bear's heart beats each hour?. . . What happens when you keep placing zeros at the ends of numbers? The answers are all in this book--along with many more . . . facts that involve the numbers zero to nine and power of ten numbers ten to nine billion. Be prepared to count and get curious as you fall in love with numbers and with the world around us"--Back cover.

"You humans have given us a bad rep! You say we're scary and spooky and dangerous and icky. Well we're here to set the record straight because we're fed up with the lies you've been spreading. So here are the facts about what we do, what we eat, how we communicate and how we actually help you humans loads. We're not bad animals at all! we're just misunderstood!"--Back cover.

Provides answers to thirty-two questions about rap music and musicians and their role in pop culture.

"An illustrated introduction to birds, including defining features, anatomy, history, how bird species have adapted to different environments, remarkable birds, pet birds, and suggested ways for children to view birds in the wild. The text is presented in question-and-answer format"--Provided by publisher.

"Was the moon landing real of fake? Dive into the history behind the conspiracy. Analyze the evidence for and against it. Find out the truth"--Provided by publisher.