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Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Weird this year -- Incredible North America -- Spectacular South America -- Unique Europe -- Awesome Africa -- Astounding Asia -- Outstanding Australia & Oceania -- Amazing Antarctica -- Sensational sea & space.
Discover Earth's strangest natural wonders, animals, festivals, ancient architecture, news, and more in this annual compendium of everything Weird But True! fans love ... and then some. Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Boggle your mind with the weird and wonderful facts, photos, and illustrations packed into the pages of this awesome almanac. "I Can't Believe It! 2" brings together some of the most fascinating information and myth-busting true-or-false questions from four of DK's bestselling titles: It Can't Be True! (astonishing visual comparisons that explain extraordinary facts about the world around us); True or False? (unbelievable but true answers to big...
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Get ready to be grossed out--in a good way! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is slimy and sticky and jam-packed with more icky, zany fun! Step up to the plate and try not to lose your lunch, with 300 all-new, amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of"--
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Partners
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That some sand dunes whistle and sing? That the U.S. dollar bill is full of hidden symbols related to the number 13? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird happenings. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what secrets are behind them? These secrets and MORE are revealed through cool stories, action-packed photos, fantastic infographics, and exciting...
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that a great white shark can weigh as much as 15 gorillas? Or that meteorites the size of basketballs land on Earth about once a month? It's all totally weird ... but true! The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 2nd book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"This myth-busting visual encyclopedia will amaze kids with 13 things they need to know about every topic they love and one "half fact" that dispels a common misconception or half-truth. Extraordinary images and irresistible fact snippets on each topic spread--from space to gemstones to the food we eat--make learning fun, but it's the "13 1/2" fact that kids will be most eager to know. Does cracking your knuckles really cause arthritis? Do ligers...
Series
Ripley's believe it or not! volume 16
Publisher
Ripley Publishing, a Jim Pattison Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Ripley's Believe It or Not! Beyond the Bizarre! is filled with thousands of strange stories, unusual feats, and hair-raising oddities from around the world. Discover how one man lived in a sand castle for 20 years and read about the cat with 28 toes - it's all weird and all true! Bursting with vibrant and eye-catching photos, as well as submissions from our dedicated readers, this book is a must-have for every Ripley's fan."-- provided by publisher....
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Presents number-related facts, including the estimated age of the universe, the average speed of a woodpecker's pecks, the amount of protein in a grasshopper, the number of red blood cells in a human body, and the melting point of gold.
Author
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Kids love to read astonishing, absurd, and amusing facts such as these and then share them with their families and friends. Amazingly pointless, but verified, factoids will gear kids up to master Jeopardy and win at family trivia nights. Chapters will feature categories with kid-appeal, including animals, sports, planets, dinosaurs, toys, technology, strange foods, superheroes, unusual pets, fashion, movies, weather, and more. Every time kids pick...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Leaf through the pages of this beautiful book and you'll find out how lists, codes, systems, and collections make sense of our world. With its combination of attractive, timeless images and engaging text, this book is perfect for children aged 9+ (and adults!) who are curious about the world and the lists, systems, and categories that help us understand it."--
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Weird this year -- Incredible North America -- Spectacular South America -- Unique Europe -- Awesome Africa -- Astounding Asia -- Outstanding Australia & Oceania -- Amazing Antarctica -- Sensational sea & space.
The best-selling Weird But True! World returns for its third edition—weirder than ever and with tons of new, true, unbelievable oddities for 2025 … and beyond! Meet a chef who cooks pizza over an active volcano in Guatemala. Visit a...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Join the exploration experts at National Geographic Kids on a globe-trotting adventure through what’s most spectacular in our universe. Embrace your inner adventurer as you explore the most incredible and inspiring wonders of our world. Roam through the breathtaking sand dunes in Namibia’s Namib Desert. Marvel at Mexico’s axolotl, an animal that can regrow almost any body part. Plunge into a mysterious underwater forest in Kazakhstan. Open...
Author
Publisher
Bright Matter Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The first volume of our beloved TOTALLY RANDOM FACTS series shows kids that the world is a truly amazing place! With literally thousands of wild, weird, and wonderfully random facts about anything and everything, this uber-giftable hardcover pairs amazing photography and cool design with a wealth of intriguing information to leave kids amazed and amused. From the depths of the oceans to the outer reaches of space, if your kid is interested in it,...
Author
Publisher
Bright Matter Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 1 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more.
Series
Ripley's believe it or not! volume 12
Publisher
Ripley Entertainment Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
An encyclopedia of oddities features unexpected and unimaginable people, places, and creatures from around the world.
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