Curiosities & Wonders - Kids

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the healing power of nature through listening to the sounds of the outdoors along with the importance of patience and focus. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This and...

This book introduces readers to the stunning stone pillars found in China and how these otherworldly features came to be. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers...

The best gift idea for Spiroglyphics lovers and coloring lovers too. The SPIROGLYPH Coloring Book is a new concept that combines Spiro (swirl) with Glyphic (hieroglyphs) to create SPIROGLYPHICS 25 various animal and other images are included, such as lions, birds, flowers, dog, cat,...

More than one hundred years ago, back when the Southern States of North America were still made up of wild swampland, settlers told tales of monsters. They talked of lizardmen, spoke of mermaids, whispered of werewolves, and told of hairy giants that we would...

Highlights fascinating facts about inventions, from the first usage of glue tens of thousands of years ago to 3-D printers used in space. Learn about a forgotten drink turned into a beloved summer treat, the first words ever recorded, a remote controlled boat from...

Highlights fascinating facts about math, from the invention of zero to numbers too large to write out. Learn about the ancient Egyptian god that represents one million, the magic of the number 9, the infinite digits of pi, and more! Additional features include a...

Highlights fascinating facts about natural disasters, from rumbling earthquakes to spinning hurricanes. Learn about the Alaskan earthquake that sunk boats in Louisiana, the volcanic eruption that blocked sunlight for months, the hurricane that blew Pacific seabirds all the way to Arizona, and more! Additional...

Backyard bugs and more that will make readers' skin crawl. In this title, readers will get a close-up look at all sorts of disgusting bugs through vivid images, infographics, sidebars, and more.Author: Joanne MatternISBN-10: 1645192563ISBN-13: 9781645192565Publisher: Bigfoot BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.10h...

Clock in and hold your nose! In this title, readers will get a close-up look at all sorts of disgusting jobs through vivid images, infographics, sidebars, and more.Author: Joanne MatternISBN-10: 1645192539ISBN-13: 9781645192534Publisher: Bigfoot BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.60w x 0.30d

Wouldn't you like to take a family vacation to a place you've never been, right now?You and your entire family are invited to come and experience, learn, feel, and imagine what life in other countries all over the world is like from other kids!Visit...

There are thousands of things going on right under your feet--but you probably didn't even know it From bugs and worms to decaying matter, discover tons of 'Ack '-inducing facts in this fascinating book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents,...

What do pizza and burgers have in common with fried grasshoppers and duck's blood soup? Depending on where you live in the world, these are all favorite foods Get the scoop on tons of 'Eek '-inducing food facts with this amazing book. Additional features...

"Mommy, teach me how to read" is a children's storybook out of a series of many books created with bright colors and fun characters that aim to boost curiosity and the joy of reading in the heart of younger readers and their families. The...

Are you dreaming of taking a family vacation to a place you've never been to before?You and your whole family are invited to join us on a tour to experience, learn, feel and imagine what life in countries around the world is like.Visit interesting...

Una mariposa madre pone huevos. Los huevos se convierten en orugas. Pero qué sucede después? Descúbrelo en esta observación paso a paso del ciclo de vida de la mariposa.A mother butterfly lays eggs. The eggs hatch into a caterpillar. But what happens next? Find...

It's fun to be nature smart! Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 4-6is packed with interactive learning activities that expand STEM knowledge to include nature literacy. With an emphasis on teaching basic observational skills and introducing kids to the investigation method, the worksheets follow the acclaimed...

Collection of cute gnomes with their homes, pets and gardens for your child to color. Each printed on a separate page to avoid bleed through. Hours of coloring fun. Ideal for quiet time or simply as an outlet for creativity. Any child will love...

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are the geometric field patterns fact, myth, or legend? Presenting What Do We Know About: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!...

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are the geometric field patterns fact, myth, or legend? Presenting What Do We Know About: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!...

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is the hairy cryptid of the forest fact, myth, or legend? Find out what we really know about Bigfoot in this exciting new series! Presenting What Do We Know...

TIME For Kids The Book of What: Everything Space presents kids 8-12 years old with answers to the kinds of intriguing questions that appeal to their sense of curiosity. Colorful graphics, spectacular photos and clear, engaging diagrams will help answer questions such as: What...

How long does it take a spider to spin a web? Do earthworms have eyes? And really, what is the difference between jam and jelly? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun,...

Are there volcanoes in space? Which is faster, a cheetah or a greyhound? And what's the real reason that Major League Baseball umpires only wear black underwear? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed...

We invite you into the fantastic world of lions, tigers, giraffes, elephants and more, to learn exciting details of their existence.This book has a double use for your beloved children. They can observe with great curiosity the beautiful pictures with wild animals, but they...

This is a story about Sally the Seed. She is much smaller than all of her friends who have grown. Sally is feeling sad about being alone when some new friends come to cheer her up! Follow Sally on her journey of growing up!...

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that manatees swim by farting? Did you know that a cat named Stubbs was the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, for fifteen years?!Learn more weird-but-true animal facts with A.J. and Andrea from...

Are you dreaming of taking a family vacation to a place you've never been to before? You and your whole family are invited to join us on a tour to experience, learn, feel and imagine what life in countries around the world is like....

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Does the underwater kingdom of Atlantis really exist, or is it just a centuries-old myth? Find out all there is to know about Atlantis in this compelling and up-to-date...

From the kidnapping of Einstein's brain to the horrifying end of Louis XIV's heart, the mysteries surrounding some of history's most famous body parts range from medical to macabre. Carlyn Beccia explores the misadventures of noteworthy body parts through history and springboards to exploring...

As in Alphabet Everywhere, where there was a world of letters just waiting to be discovered, Numbers Everywhere reveals how digits and mathematical symbols can be found in the world around us--if we know how to look for them. In this engaging and delightful...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind ships and sites at sea around the world that are reported to be haunted. From disastrous voyages and missing ships to ghostly sailors and other creatures, narrative text weaves paranormal tales for readers. Historical records...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind woods and caves around the world that are reported to be haunted. Readers will examine eyewitness accounts and historical records of ghostly beings, paranormal creatures, and other occurrences in the natural world. A narrative style...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind towns and villages around the world that are reported to be haunted. Narrative stories of haunted houses, disaster sites, and spooky streets are told in this engaging book. Readers will examine eyewitness accounts and historical...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind castles and forts around the world that are reported to be haunted. Using a narrative style, the book tells the debunked and unexplained stories of paranormal occurrences in the castles of royals and the forts...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind battlefields around the world that are reported to be haunted. Readers will evaluate the eyewitness accounts and historical records of ghostly soldiers and other figures that haunt the sites of war and destruction. A narrative...

From a lost city in the desert to a cave alight with thousands of glowworms, learn about some of the most unusual places on earth and the myths, legends, and history behind each of them Looking at places like The Skeleton Coast in Namibia,...

First published in 1976, What Is A Girl? What Is A Boy? was hailed in the New York Times Book Review as "a simple, straightforward, cut-through-the-garbage explanation of what does--and doesn't--make a boy or a girl...The photographs set the record straight with humor, intelligence...

Who invented pizza? Why do people shake hands? Why do we wear underwear? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in this new series from National Geographic Kids Ever wonder how basketball got started? Why we have birthday cakes? And why some...

Can you tell the truth from a tall tale? Spot a phony photo a mile away? Figure out a fib in five seconds flat? Put your amateur detective skills to work in this fun and wacky book. See if the truth triumphs as you...

Its a big, long necked monster that lives in the waters of Loch Ness. Stories of the Loch Ness Monster are told all around the world. Is it possible the legends are true?Author: Dawn Ice, Thomas Kingsley TroupeISBN-10: 1404866590ISBN-13: 9781404866591Publisher: Picture Window BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Stories of human encounters with large apelike creatures have fascinated humans for years. But do creatures known as bigfoots or yetis really exist? Take a look at the evidence and decide for yourselfAuthor: Mary ColsonISBN-10: 1543535690ISBN-13: 9781543535693Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize:...

Spring has sprung and it's time to open up the windows and get outside!What's a Season? SPRING takes a fun look at just some of the wonderful things our kids experience during this time of the year! "...The birds and the bees and the...

Legendary creatures abound. From Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster to Mothman and the Chupacabra, sightings of mystifying beings have spanned the globe throughout the ages. Paranormal Handbooks presents the details in all their spellbinding mystery.Author: Tyler OmothISBN-10: 1515713105ISBN-13: 9781515713104Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages:...

The name Harry Houdini is a household one and synonymous with magic and the art of disappearing. Yet, few know the real story of this entertainer and illusionist. This title will teach readers more about Erik Weisz and how he came to be known...

On a small farm in rural Tennessee, a mysterious spirit was tormenting a family. Quilts were pulled off beds, strange noises stomped through the house, and shoes were thrown across rooms. In this graphic narrative, real quotes from an account written by a family...

CJ thinks that what his Uncle Ryan does for a living as a wildfire fighter is all fun and games--hiking up steep mountains, camping out under the stars, not to mention the excitement of fighting a forest fire But when a huge fire is...

Reports of haunted houses go back to ancient Rome. People who claim to have witnessed hauntings tell of strange sounds, objects that move on their own, and ethereal spirits. Readers will learn about the history of hauntings, why skeptics claim they are not real,...

Meet the coolest creepy crawlies on the planet! Discovering Bugs features an in-your-face look at more than fifty fascinating insects--as if through a magnifying glass!Zoom in on the coolest bugs in the world, crawling the forest floor alongside beetles and ants, and flying the...

Unravel the mysteries of time, from the Maya calendar to Einstein's wormholes, in this fun and fact-filled exploration for young readers. In this thought provoking book, curious readers will discover all kinds of fascinating information about how and why we think about time. Chapters...

When a child steps outside his ordinary world and travels to a foreign city or country, an adventure awaits. In Find and Seek Singapore a small boy arrives in Singapore with his family, willing to explore his new surroundings with an open heart and...