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Kids love to read astonishing, absurd, and amusing facts such as these and then share them with their families and friends. The Incredible Book of Outrageous Facts for Kids will have curious readers saying "Oh, wow!" as they turn the pages and read through the 1,500 facts inside. 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 up this book, they'll learn something new. (Parents also might grab this book as a boredom buster.) Did you know . . . a blue whale's tongue weighs nearly 6,000 pounds, about as heavy as an Asian elephant the world's first underwater post office operated on the sea floor of the Bahamas in 1939 pogonophobia is the fear of beards (perhaps spurred by a study showing that beards contain mo

Praised as “a dramatic and absorbing account,” this extremely entertaining and meaningful biography follows Henry Bergh, an American pioneer of animal rights and the founder of the ASPCA.Henry Bergh d

Praised as “inspiring and heartwarming,” these amazing animals making their way around the world with the help of prosthetics, braces, orthotics, and wheelchairs will wow science enthusiasts and anima

Based on the true story of the beagle, Guy, and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, who adopted him from a rescue shelter and brought him with her to the UK to live with her and Harry in a palace. Alone

Based on the true story of the beagle, Guy, and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, who adopted him from a rescue shelter and brought him with her to the UK to live with her and Harry in a palace. Alone

Introduces readers to the roles of African rhinos in savanna ecosystems, as well as threats to rhino populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a “That’s Amazing!

Introduces readers to the roles of wolves in world ecosystems, as well as threats to wolf populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a “That’s Amazing!” feature m

This title introduces young dog lovers to the sport of herding, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exc

Explains the process and materials that beavers use to build dams. This book’s colorful photos, clear text, and “A Closer Look” feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marve

Explains the process and materials that spiders use to build webs. This book’s colorful photos, clear text, and “A Closer Look” feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marve

Chris P. Bacon was born with malformed legs, but with the help of a wheelchair made of construction toys, he’s become a hero to people with similar challenges. Nancy Furstinger profi

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of warthogs. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting r

Introduces spheres; describes spheres that occur in the real world, including marbles, jawbreakers, and planet Earth; and explains how to create a homemade bubble solution.

Introduces cubes; describes cubes that occur in the real world, including dice, boxes, and Rubik's cubes; and explains how to participate in a cube scavenger hunt.

Introduces prisms; describes prisms that occur in the real world, including unsharpened pencils, honeycombs, and crystals; and explains how to make a poster to display different prism shapes.

Robots help us understand our universe. Some fly to distant planets. Others work alongside astronauts in space. And some drive across the surface of Mars. How do these robots work, and what are they d

Robots help people in many situations. Some robots rescue people trapped by tornadoes or earthquakes. Others explore volcanoes and the seafloor. And some help scientists protect our environment. How m

Examines the anatomy, range, birthing habits, and feeding style of the great white shark.

Looks at the history, geography, government, places, and people of Connecticut, as well as general facts about the state.