Did you know that Montana’s Grasshopper Glacier is filled with millions of frozen locusts that got caught in a storm more than 300 million years ago? Or that gneiss is one of the world’s oldest rock forms? One sample from Canada is more than FOUR BILLION years old! In this latest single-subject Weird But True! book, readers will have a blast discovering that there’s a lot more to rocks and minerals than meets the eye.This book is perfect for budding geologists or any kid who likes to get to the bottom of things, such as how volcanoes work or the difference between fool’s gold and actual gold. Prepare to be dazzled by our rockin’ world! Also includes: ·Profiles of “Rock Stars” (what we like to call famous geologists!) ·Breathtaking images of awesome rock formations in national parks from around the globe (from Arches National Park to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Madagascar and more!) ·Fascinating stats and facts!
Don’t just learn about the history of the Revolutionary War experience it. Witness the Boston Massacre. Be there to hear the shot heard round the world at the battles of Lexington and Concord. And ex
Sometimes truth can be stranger, more shocking and more compelling than fiction. This is definitely the case when it comes to the history of Minnesota crime. From the Hamm kidnapping to the Lund murde
"An accessible, in-depth biography of JFK, that covers key events in his presidency such as the Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, civil rights, and his assassination. It also aims to explain the cult
Presents the life and accomplishments of the fortieth president of the United States, from his early movie career, to his time as governor of California, to his two terms as president.
