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Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Put your dinosaur knowledge to the test with this brilliant quiz book for kids! Introducing Dinosaur Knowledge Genius! - a brilliant quiz book packed with over 80 topics on the fascinating prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Which were the most fearsome predators? How big were the most gigantic plant-eaters? Why did so many dinosaurs have frills, crests, or spikes? Did dinosaurs really lay eggs? Which ones had feathers? If you want to know the answers,...
Author
Publisher
Rodale
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Athena Perrakis is one of the world's leading experts on crystal wisdom and the founder of America's largest retailer of gemstones, Sage Goddess. In Crystalpedia, she collects the wisdom, history, and ancient powers of 182 of Earth's most sacred stones. She also shares how being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at thirty-eight set her on a path of self-healing, combining conventional medicine with alternative healing practices to achieve her current...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The ultimate book for young sports fans is back with the past year's top sports stories. Look back on another year in sports with Scholastic, featuring exciting and all-new coverage for 2023. Get up close and personal with the top athletes in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and more in this perfect book for sports fanatics and newbies alike."--
6) Wow in space
Author
Series
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Based on their #1 podcast, Wow in the World, in this companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller The How and Wow of the Human Body, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a funny and fact-filled tour of outer space. Calling all space cadets! Are you ready to explore the solar system, see the stars, and experience life in a world beyond ours?! Blast off with bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega-popular podcast...
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A colorful information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts. Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? This exciting book explores the edges of human knowledge and the vast world of science just waiting to be uncovered"--Publisher's...
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring readers a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics. For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered to live audiences around the world, the most interesting, fun, and informative presentations about science, history, the...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"From trick shots to mind-bending stunts to setting absurd records, Dude Perfect 101 Tricks, Tips, and Cool Stuff offers a full-color, at-home, screen-free adventure for young people eager to accept the challenge of performing the same unbelievable maneuvers that has made Dude Perfect a cultural phenomenon"--
Author
Publisher
Big Dreams Kids Books, an imprint of Rascal Face Media and Rascal Face Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A collection of real life stories spanning the ages and the globe, from history, science and pop culture.
Why were pineapples considered a status symbol in Great Britain during the 17th century? Why is Movile Cave in Romania unique? Why-- and how-- would someone mummify themselves? Sullivan has collected captivating tales from history, pop culture, and scientific wonders-- stories that will inspire, awe, and fascinate reluctant readers as well as...
Author
Publisher
Big Dreams Kids Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Boldness! Tenacity! Courage! Valor! A kid-friendly book of some of the most remarkable survival stories in human history. You will be astonished by these wild tales of fortitude and determination. Each story contains a "Keys to Survival" section that educates kids about how to survive every situation that these stories explore.
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Are you ready for round two of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! Butt or Face? Volume 2 continues the delightfully cheeky challenge with a whole new set of animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the...um...bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a compete...
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