Curiosities & Wonders - Kids

What better way to start your reading journey than with a trip to Iceland? The land of ice and fire awaits! Did you know that Icelandic horses love to run in herds, and that the Blue Lagoon is Iceland's most famous hot pool? Discover...

Explore the magical world of mermaids and unicorns with 100 fun activities for kids ages 4 to 8 Inspire kids to get creative as they go on an enchanting adventure through the land of mermaids and unicorns. This exciting book is full of beautiful...

Welcome to our crazy circus! A unique survey of the most weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit the land and waters of our planet.Boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen, roll up, roll up! You will hear things you have never heard before, and you...

Learn all about creatures and monsters throughout history and discover if they're real or not in this new nonfiction series! Behind the Legend looks at creatures and monsters throughout history and analyzes them through a scientific, mythbusting lens, debating whether or not the sightings...

Perfect the art of magic with simple every day objects and tips from professional magician Justin Flam. Using every day objects, daring magician Justin Flom (434K Facebook followers and 153K subscribers on YouTube) will teach kids all they need to know to perform 30...

Introduce your little ones to the funny ways the game telephone can go wrong in English and Spanish!Pass it on! A precocious young girl learns how quickly a story can spread--and change--when her playful secret is told and then retold throughout her hometown. All...

The World's Biggest, Best, Most Complete Listing of Mummy Facts and Trivia in One Place. Here are just a few things you'll discover: How much a mummy weighs The truth about Cleopatra's mummy Whether ancient curses exist Dozens of facts about King Tut and...

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...

Crazy-but-true stories about the natural world make this acclaimed nonfiction series perfect for fans of curiosities and wonders--and anyone looking to explore ways to separate fact from fiction. This nonfiction chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children...

Following hot on the heels of the successful Fun Facts & Silly Stories comes a second fun-packed volume in this series of unbelievable facts and crazy stories for the younger Ripley reader. This instantly engaging, bright new book in an attractive square format features...

From Ariel to the current craze for Sirens, mermaids have captivated our imaginations. But what's true and what's fairy tale? For centuries, mermaids have appeared in the folklore of cultures from around the world, including the Near East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. And Disney...

Blue-ringed octopuses are beautiful but have an extremely dangerous venom that can paralyze and kill. This title introduces readers to the blue-ringed octopus and why and how it uses its powerful venom. This title is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for...

Winner of the Children's Choice Book of the Year Award for grades 5-6 Did you know fortune cookies aren't even found in China? Or that alligators don't actually live in the sewers of New York City? Want to prove it to your friends? This...

You may have heard of ships. You may have also heard of the sea and the night. But did you realize there's nothing more beautiful than a ship and its lights on the sea at night? In warm and witty prose, this picture book's...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac(TM) comes an engaging, interactive book full of "true-or-false" questions that will keep readers guessing as they turn every page. TRUE OR FALSE? Toenails grow at the same rate as fingernails. Mount Everest is the closest...

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!Did you know that the only sport that's been played on the moon is golf? Did you know that an NFL quarterback once threw a touchdown pass to himself?!Learn more weird-but-true sports facts with A.J....

Learn about the history of dragons in this photographic nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in the natural - and unnatural - world! Did you know that Marco Polo, Alexander the Great, and other explorers all described seeing dragons in their ancient travels?...

An interesting and nose-wrinkling collection of true food facts from around the world and throughout history. How about a nice dish of Colonial Squirrel Pie with a side of milkweed shoots? If that doesn't grab you, you might think about trying some Garbage Stew,...

Told in the first person as if written by Beautiful Jim himself, this is the story of the sensation in the late 1800s and early 1900s: a horse whose owner, Doc Key, a formerly enslaved man who loved animals, taught to read, write, and...

When a whale carcass lands on the deep ocean floor, a café opens for business, and the diners don't stop rooting their way through the menu until the cupboards are bare.Hagfish, zombie worms, sleeper sharks--this group of patrons is stranger than the denizens of...

A lyrical picture book biography of Edward White, the first American to walk in space--and an ode to the beauty and wonder of the stars that brought him there. Edward Whiteloved the night, lived where stars were big and bright. The evening sky--so wide,...

Did you know that volcanoes once erupted on the moon, or that a group of sharks is called a shiver? It's all weird ... but true The world can be a pretty wacky place Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in...

Could you build the world's most iconic landmarks?Could you design the Golden Gate Bridge? Could you construct the Eiffel Tower? Could you decorate the Burj Khalifa? Could you make a budget, draw up the plans, and handle every problem that arises to create something...

Discover the fun facts about the world and become a master of geography with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings. With this Junior Genius Guide to maps and geography, you'll become an expert and wow...

Freight trains, passenger trains, and super-speed trains they're all here in this colorful collection, filled with easy-to-read facts and realistic pictures, just right for young train lovers."Author: Deborah HardingISBN-10: 0448191113ISBN-13: 9780448191119Publisher: Grosset & DunlapLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/1989Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.80w x 0.10d

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #27: Night of the Ninth Dragon, they had...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie When Jack and Annie got back...

Author: Colin StuartISBN-10: 1536223832ISBN-13: 9781536223835Publisher: Big Picture PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/22/2022Pages: 80Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.15lbsSize: 13.50h x 10.80w x 0.60d

Love to tell scary stories around the camp fire? Like to solve mysteries? Brave enough to hear the truth about some pretty freaky phenomena? Then cuddle up with this spooky spine-tingler, filled with delightfully frightful true stories of real-life monsters, doomed domains, menacing mysteries,...

Enter a world of shrunken heads, mystic holy men, shriveled aliens, and bizarre relics in the delightfully odd tale of Robert Ripley. Born in California, Ripley began his career as a sports cartoonist. He went on to chronicle global records and oddities in his...

Every state or country has a haunted history. Hotels are where travelers check in for a relaxing vacation. Unfortunately, some of the ghostly guests from long ago never bothered to check out! For now, the hotels in this book are still open for business,...

Stories of alien visitations have shocked and bewildered people for centuries. From mysterious patterns left in desert sand to bone-chilling alien abductions, follow along and gather evidence about where and when aliens may have visited Earth.Author: Louise SpilsburyISBN-10: 1427151024ISBN-13: 9781427151025Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. Some plants, like mandrake, contain chemicals that can intoxicate people and make them feel very ill. Others even cause death. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most interesting--and intoxicating--plants on the planet. Each...

How does milk become delicious ice cream? A farmer milks cows. The milk is mixed and heated. Next a worker adds flavors. The mix gets cold. Watch what happens step by step as ice cream is made.Author: Stacy Taus-BolstadISBN-10: 1541597265ISBN-13: 9781541597266Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language:...

A 2020 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! With an introduction from Neil DeGrasse Tyson about the importance of kid-like curiosity, this lyrical picture book biography on the beloved astrophysicist and host of Cosmos is the perfect gift for young astronomers and fans...

When night falls, everything is dark. Or is it? The Moon shines with a pale light. A car drives along the street, and when its headlights flash, two bright dots run by. Is it a cat's eyes? Or perhaps a fox's? Stars twinkle in...

Join twins Jeremiah and Joshua for the first installment of The Amazing Adventures of Us series. Follow these enthusiastic boys as they explore the world of aquatic life. The Amazing Adventures of Us: A Trip to the Aquarium is based on the twins' first...

Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. Carnivorous plants catch and eat small animals. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most amazing--and deadly--carnivorous plants on the planet. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary of key...

2023 Finalist AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science BooksSTARRED REVIEW! "A fun series that kids will enjoy."--Booklist starred review Meet a rodent with a life-saving sense of smell. Magawa is an African giant pouched rat with a special skill: sniffing out buried land...

From a budding bulb to a sure sign of spring, there are many steps in the life cycle of a tulip. Close-up photos and straightforward text help readers discover the process.Author: Lisa OwingsISBN-10: 1728428246ISBN-13: 9781728428246Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.45lbsSize:...

How does a piece of leather become a football? Readers discover the process step by step with clear text and photos demonstrating each part of the process.Author: Robin NelsonISBN-10: 1728428238ISBN-13: 9781728428239Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.10h x 8.10w x...

Tales of a mythical underwater creature have haunted Scotland's Loch Ness for ages. Is the Loch Ness Monster real? Readers will discover the spine-tingling truth behind one of the world's most famous monsters.Author: Candice RansomISBN-10: 1728413656ISBN-13: 9781728413655Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Did you know that peanut butter can be turned into a diamond? Or that the world's oldest pet goldfish lived to be 43 years old? It's all totally weird ... but true The world can be a pretty wacky place Kids will have a...

Get ready to squirm and squeal over the craziest facts you've ever heard! Have you ever wondered: How many pounds of insect parts the average person eats each year?Which specialty coffee is made from poop?How someone turned farting into a job? No? Then don't...

Learn about the smallest and scariest creatures in the world in this photographic nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in real-life animals that can do unbelievable things! Did you know that the blue dragon sea slug is the length of a paperclip but...

Gaze at that sparkling light, dancing in the sky It's a fairy, one of nature's greatest treasures. Have you ever wondered where fairies live? What she eats and how she uses her magic? Wonder no more Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on...

A colorful novelty board book designed to introduce scientific concepts to babies and toddlers. Simple text, bold artwork, and fun hands-on elements combine to create an interactive and educational experience for the youngest of scientists! For fans of Quantum Physics for Babies and other...

Moonaby is a magical and whimsical lullaby for all ages. Mama Moon descends from the starry night sky and helps explain the things that a child may think are scary at bedtime, like strange noises and shadows. A friendly little Ginger Tabby goes along...

Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. Destructive plants can cover buildings, choke waterways, and release poisonous chemicals into the soil. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most amazing--and destructive--plants on the planet. Each book in this series includes a...

In this spine-tingling book from the nonfiction An Unsolved Mystery from History picture book series, journey to colonial America and discover the enduring mystery of the missing Roanoke Colony. In 1587 John White was chosen by Sir Walter Raleigh to lead a new colony...