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Author
Publisher
GCP
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"What's it like to be the first to enter an Egyptian burial chamber that's been sealed for thousands of years? What horrifying secret was found among the prehistoric ruins of the American Southwest? Who really was the infamous Monster of Florence? Douglas Preston's journalistic explorations have taken him from the haunted country of Italy to the jungles of Honduras. He was granted exclusive journalistic access to the largest tomb in Egypt's Valley...
3) What If? 2
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The millions of people around the world who loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger. Thank goodness xkcd creator Randall Munroe is here to help. Planning to ride a fire pole from the Moon back to Earth? The hardest part is sticking the landing. Hoping to cool the atmosphere by opening everyone's freezer door at the same time? Maybe it's time for a brief introduction to thermodynamics. Want to know what would...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"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 Q&As with in-the-field experts. Discover the secrets of sharkskin, the mysteries behind incredible island animals, the power behind lightning, how a rare gemstone changes color, and more....
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
The definitive guide to the most exceptional creatures on Earth, Animal record Breakers lists the achievers and the unique in the animal kingdom. These are not only records like fastest and largest. These are the the truly unusual. --Provided by publisher
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Earth is a mesmerizing place to live. Weather, climate, and the solar system surrounding it are filled with fascinating phenomena. Many are well known, while others are still hearsay. Through engaging text enhanced by whimsical color illustrations and a fun quiz, readers can test their knowledge of earth science. --Amazon
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
What happens when you burp in space? Can you comb a hairy doughnut? Is the platypus even a real animal? Join us for a mind-boggling look at the record-breaking world around us. From the science of slam dunks and the smelliest substances to over-engineered inventions and the physics of cats, you'll find page after page of amazing--and downright unbelievable--facts. Plus: do try this at home. Have a go at 10 record-breaking experiments that will blow...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"National Geographic Kids presents 5,000 fascinating facts in an accessible and engaging format about animals in kids' own backyards and around the world. This book includes animals from anteaters to zombie worms and covers such high-interest topics as survival adaptations, record holders, and animal communication." --Provided by publisher.
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"3... 2... 1... We have lift off on another fully revised and updated Guinness World Records annual. The 2023 edition takes readers on a journey that's out of this world, revealing the latest and greatest record-breaking achievements here on Planet Earth and across the vast distances of space."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This awe-inspiring updated edition of the Book of World Records comes complete with new entries in pop culture, science, tech, nature, sports, medicine, and more. This 2023 edition also includes "Trending" sections for each category, covering all the new cool social media facts, incredible stats, and facts you need to know from the past year"--
15) Weird animals
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes animals that have unusual characteristics, including the goldenrod crab spider, frilled lizard, Ecuador tree frog, and hoatzin.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Curious kids itching for real-life Indiana Jones-like intrigue will get swept away with the next book in this spine-tingling series about solving puzzles of the past--from whole civilizations that have vanished to mystifying monuments and urban legends."--Provided by publisher.
Series
Ripley's believe it or not! volume 19
Publisher
Ripley Publishing, a Jim Pattison Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Escape the Ordinary transports readers to a world beyond imagination--where truth is stranger than fiction! Every page reveals all-new and all-true stories from around the globe--an artist who paints with cow poop, a disappearing waterfall, whales that hunt with bubbles, and more! This book is every curious reader's ticket to Escape the Ordinary.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
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 into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From volcano-surfing in Nicaragua to a beach in Japan where the "sand" is shaped like stars to extreme ironing competitions...