miscellanea

The accepted definition of animal cruelty may differ between cultures and even between individual people. Some people may not mind eating meat, no matter where it came from, but think keeping animals in zoos in cruel. Others may abstain from eating meat or using animal products altogether. In addition, many animal-focused businesses make people a lot of money. How should young people decide what they believe? This book presents ideas about animal cruelty in an age-appropriate manner and allows readers to consider its many aspects. In addition, it presents tips to stand against animal cruelty in their lives and communities.

"The former host of PBS's Star Gazers and astronomer of the Cincinnati Observatory takes readers on an out-of-this-world journey to the farthest reaches of the universe where they will learn about space exploration, our solar system and galaxy, and beyond"--Provided by publisher.

[Presents a collection of] facts and trivia [of] ... over 2,675 milestones in sports, music, art, history, politics, and more, all neatly arranged by day of the year and accompanied by over 150 photographs and illustrations"--Back cover.

"How would you like to visit Paris, France years and years ago to see the glow from the first electric streetlight? Or travel to cities built in dry deserts, deep underground, or even on water? Cities are full of fantastic engineering! Discover extreme facts about cities in this fun and kooky book"--.

"Sometimes big nerdiness comes in a small package-and this little book is a tech nerd's dream! Experience tech of all kinds-from Mars rovers and space suits to retro arcade games- in this quirky, jam-packed original from National Geographic Kids"--.

"Birds can do a lot more than just fly! Did you know some of them can dig, dance, dive, and dabble? This book introduces readers to an assortment of fascinating birds and their surprising behaviors. Readers will learn about flightless birds like the Ad?lie penguin, which toboggans down hills on its belly, or the kakapo, which climbs up trees to escape danger"--Provided by publisher.

"Why do we sometimes refer to a left-handed pitcher as a 'southpaw?' Why are major league pitchers normally limited to 100 pitches per game? Why was Jack Roosevelt Robinson the first African-American ever to play as part of an official lineup for a team in Major League Baseball? Why is a baseball field sometimes referred to as a diamond? This book provides over 100 questions and detailed answers concerning the traditions, rules, and history of the national pastime. Organized by the sport's five eras--Dead Ball, Live Ball, Golden Age, Expansion, and Steroid Era--it answers questions about hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, managing, scouting and ownership . . . Moreover, this book is an appreciation of how baseball's traditions began"--Provided by publisher.

"A series of mind-bending mini-mysteries across eras and civilizations, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance to the French Revolution and beyond!"--.

Looks at sports facts for 2023, such as records, trophies, and upsets.

Filled with facts about various video games.