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This book introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life forms. From the top of Mt. Everest to 10,000 feet under the sea, fascinating animals are everywhere. A basilisk that can run on water, an octopus that can mimic other animals, a fish that defends itself with slime and ties itself in a knot to wipe the slime away ... plus dozens more!

"Welcome to TERRIBLE BUT TRUE, where you'll dig deep into America's forgotten past to uncover some creepy, disgusting, and just plain bizarre stories. From America's first serial killers and deadly vampire-like diseases to haunted ghost ships and vicious river pirates, our nation's history is weirder than you could have ever imagined. So prepare to be shocked, because sometimes the truth is even stranger than fiction."--Publisher Marketing.

Answers such questions about reptiles as why do snakes stare, are frogs and newts reptiles, and which reptile lives longest.

Introduces young readers to life on earth, from amoebas to dinosaurs and small mammals.

This latest edition of the world's best-selling annual book looks at how despite pandemic and lockdowns, record-breaking has continued, with a focus on how people are going to extreme lengths to save the environment.

Young children are full of questions about how the world works; the processes and machinations behind the scenes. Why does a light come on when you flick a switch? How can cheese from the supermarket have come out of a cow? What happens when you send a text? Where does your poo go when you flush?(!) All very good questions, and all explained along with many more in The Everyday Journey of Ordinary Things. With graphic, flowing illustrations and clear,...

An introduction to space, featuring exploding stars, ringed planets, floating astronauts, and much more. What do you want to find out?

Introduces strange and weird racing sports, and includes color photographs, facts, and trivia about each.

Addresses basic physiology in a question and answer format, covering why one has bones, why one needs food, and how the body grows.

Learn about perfect predators, hungry hunters, and freaky fish. Discover where sharks live, what they eat, and how they swim. Meet the biggest, smallest, scariest, friendliest, and weirdest sharks in the world.