miscellanea

Featuring every major game, console, character and developer, this book lists the Top 100 Greatest Gaming World Records, as selected and ranked by a panel of experts and records researchers.

"Our best-selling Weird but true! series take on a blockbuster franchise with 300 out-of-this-galaxy facts about Star Wars. May the facts be with you!"--Back cover.

"This . . . guide features hundreds of . . . facts and . . . quiz questions about psychology, covering everything from influential historical figures who impacted the study of psychology as we know it today to learning psychological principles you might not realize are at work right now in your everyday life"--Provided by publisher.

"An exuberant and vibrant illustrated exploration of birds and our relationships with them. With enthralling facts, humorous anecdotes, and gorgeous artwork, artist Misha Blaise pays loving homage to these amazing beings that populate our skies and share the planet with us. Using her own adoration of birds as a starting point to explore avian minutiae both strange and fascinating, Blaise winds through the interconnectedness between humans and our feathered friends, from the eccentric people who obsess about birds to the compelling ways people have integrated birds into culture throughout history, as well as our similar behaviors, kindred intelligence, and shared habitats. Thoughtful, philosophical, and delighting, Crazy for Birds pairs beautiful artwork with whimsical writing to explore the many wonders of birds"--.

"This book provides a slew of questions and in-depth answers concerning the traditions, rules, records, and history of hockey. From the early days of the sport to the hugely popular game seen today, Martin Gitlin answers questions even the most knowledgeable fan may have pondered"--.

"Are the reptilian elite real? Dive into the history behind the conspiracy. Analyze the evidence for and against it. Find out the truth"--Provided by publisher.

A timeline to all the Pok?mon television shows starring Ash Ketchum.

Simple text teaches young children about the differences between living and nonliving things.

Documenting all the significant historical events that shaped the wizarding world, from the earliest recorded instance of magic to the years following the defeat of Voldemort, this spellbinding tome provides the information fans want to fill in the holes of the Harry Potter narrative.

"Earth is a large planet with many hidden things. We make new discoveries all the time. The world is full of mysteries, but some things can be explained with science. Learn about the scientific method and how it can help you discover the truth. Get ready to blow up some totally-not-true Earth myths"--Provided by publisher.