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"The complete story of the universe and absolutely everything in it (minus the boring parts). Despite our clever linguistic abilities, humans are spectacularly ill-equipped to comprehend what's happening in the universe. Our senses and intuition routinely mislead us. The Complete Guide to Absolutely Everything (Abridged) tells the story of how we came to suppress our monkey minds and perceive the true nature of reality. Written with wit and humor, this brief book tells the story of science-tales of fumbles and missteps, errors and egos, hard work, accidents, and some really bad decisions-all of which have created the sum total of human knowledge. Geneticist Adam Rutherford and mathematician Hannah Fry guide readers through time and space, through our bodies and brains, showing how emotions shape our view of reality, how our minds tell us lies, and why a mostly bald and curious ape decided to begin poking at the fabric of the universe. Rutherford and Fry shine as science sleuths, wrestling with some truly head-scratching questions: Where did time come from? Do we have free will? Does my dog love me? Hilarious sidebars present memorable scientific oddities: for example, hypnotized snails, human-sized ants, and the average time it takes most animals to evacuate their bladders. (A surprisingly consistent twenty-one seconds, if you must know.) Both rigorous and playful, The Complete Guide to Absolutely Everything (Abridged) is a celebration of the weirdness of the cosmos, the strangeness of humans, and the joys and follies of scientific discovery"--.

"Answers all the . . . questions children ask about the ocean"--Back cover.

Learn about the amazing world of bugs in this gorgeously illustrated book packed with insect facts.

"A quirky collection of Earth's most compelling animals who give mythical creatures a run for their money"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs look at both look familiar and unfamiliar animals form around the world.

An illustrated collection of random facts about each president of the United States,from George Washington to Donald Trump.

"Part playful poetry, part nonfiction information, children are introduced to the unique structures of seven plants and animals and the extraordinary innovations they have inspired"--Provided by publisher.

Take a trip to the jungle where you can find all kinds of cute creatures--some are familiar and some have been hiding deep in the jungle. Find out fascinating facts about each animal and the characteristics which make them so special.

"Led by Dr. Ick and her sidekick, Sam the dog, kids will learn many fascinating facts about ooey, gooey, disgusting slime--with some of the slimiest creatures, slimy things in the human body, and more! Did you know that the hagfish can produce a bucketful of slime in just minutes? And do you know what ear wax is actually made of? This book includes a fun, kid-friendly recipe for making their own slime!"--Provided by publisher.

Examines religion, cults, and popular beliefs, covering world religions, new religions, and pop culture-based religions.