Curiosities & Wonders - Kids

Discover the wonders of rocks and minerals with Can a Rock Grow?, a fun and engaging nonfiction picture book for kids ages 4-8.In this book, readers will explore the different kinds of rocks and the shapes they take, learn how rocks change over time,...

One version of Murphy's Laws says: If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong. If you've stepped on bubble gum or if you've ever dropped an ice cream cone, you learned one of Murphy's Laws. Crying over dropped ice cream does not help...

Our planet Earth is a beautiful home of sparkling diversity where even things that are the same can look very different. Discover more about these wonderful differences and how we can celebrate them together!Author: Nicola SherryISBN-10: 1739957539ISBN-13: 9781739957537Publisher: Diversity PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2021Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

My Pew: A Story of Love and KindnessMarie is a girl after hearts and adores God's creation. Marie has a pew that is special and kind. She is truly an activist that brings joy everywhere she goes. Who knows where Marie's pew will take...

People have long searched for the resting places of great leaders and tried to make sense of puzzling unidentified burial sites. From deadly tombs to treasure deep at sea, follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about lost tombs and treasure around the...

In Unexplained: Aliens and UFOs, readers in grades 5-9 will explore UFOs and the possibility of alien visitations. Readers are encouraged to use their imaginations and reasoning skills as they discover the history of UFOs, and seek an answer to that age-old question: Is...

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: 1427151083ISBN-13: 9781427151087Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

In the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, a young boy enjoys the wonder of a hot, summer night catching fireflies. However, these are unique fireflies. It is the synchronous firefly. These special fireflies appear for a short period in the summer and communicate...

Edinburgh Castle's 900-year-old history is riddled with murders and executions. Today visitors from all over the world tour the fortress. It's no surprise that reports of eerie shadows, drops in temperature, and feelings of being watched are common. Learn why even skeptics can't deny...

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: 1728431654ISBN-13: 9781728431659Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.50h...

The Eastern State Penitentiary was the first prison to use solitary confinement. This controversial form of punishment is said to have left many inmates mentally ill. A few were driven to such desperate madness that even death couldn't bring proper relief. Discover why many...

Have you ever read your horoscope and it seemed so true, it had to be written for you? In Horoscopes: Reality or Trickery? you'll learn about the development and history of astrology and hear the arguments both for and against its validity. You'll also...

This title will introduce readers to cuckoo wasps. Readers will learn where these insects can be found, how they survive, and how they got their silly name. Complete with great, up-close photographs. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.Author: Grace HansenISBN-10:...

The bones of more than 40,000 people are said to dwell in Sedlec Ossuary, also known as the Bone Chapel. Here, bones swoop from the ceiling, run down the walls, and even hang in the form a giant chandelier. Learn how these human relics...

Have you ever hidden something, and then forgotten where it was? Imagine if you buried a treasure, but couldn't find it when you went back to look. This has really happened! Here is information about real treasure lost in all fifty states, and even...

A colorful and comical tour through history from cartoonists Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley. The hilarious minds behind A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You have teamed up once again - this time to give a taste of the...

Plato first told the tale of Atlantis centuries ago, but the legend of the lost city persists. With daring deep-sea dives, exciting archeological digs, and high-tech mapping projects, researchers are determined to find out what happened to the shining city that once stood. Discover...

Mr. Taylor's class conversation about the human body and how it can be gross, amazing, and just down right cool. This book is an educational adventure that includes some pretty cool information about what goes on in the body. It may be gas, or...

Get to know the creepy crawlies and cryptids of folklore and legends from around the globe From all over the United States, as well as England, South America, and even China, these monsters are here to help you learn your ABCs. Join the Yeti,...

Spanning an area in the Atlantic Ocean between Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the southern tip of Florida, the Bermuda Triangle has been a mystery for over a hundred years. Many ships and aircraft have been lost in its waters. Readers will learn about the...

Weird Science checks out the wildest science experiments in the world--stories too strange to be made up The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals...

This is the book that will put to rest even more rumors, misconceptions, superstitions, and flat out lies that you hear every day--also known as the book your mom never wanted you to see. Think boys are better at math? Don't bet on it....

Bright lights in the night sky. Strange sightings of flying saucers. What are UFOs, and could they be visitors from another planet? No one knows for sure. Explore this unsolved mystery, and why some people believe and others don't.Author: Terri SievertISBN-10: 1620658127ISBN-13: 9781620658123Publisher: Capstone...

Wild Engineering checks out the weirdest engineering feats in the world--stories too strange to be made up The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals...

A sudden chill in a warm room. Strange noises echoing at night. Mysterious figures appearing out of nowhere. Are ghosts real? No one knows for sure. Explore this unsolved mystery, and why some people believe and others don't.Author: Michael MartinISBN-10: 162065136XISBN-13: 9781620651360Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage:...

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,...

Super Superstitions checks out the strangest superstition in the world--stories too strange to be made up The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals and...

Real-life phenomena and mind-boggling scientific adventures can often be really weird. Comic relief is always welcome, especially when it's coupled with unusual trivia and obscure scientific facts. World of the Weird describes the wonderfully weird world we live in, from giant gurgling worms and...

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...

Experience the Winchester Mystery House as you've never seen it before--up close and personal YOU CHOOSE the path you take through this haunted house's twisted stairways and hidden hallways. Follow the path of a modern-day visitor in this thrilling nonfiction title.Author: Matt DoedenISBN-10: 1515725774ISBN-13:...

Odd Jobs checks out the kookiest jobs in the world--jobs too strange to be made up The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals and...

Open a door to the world of illustration. With this coloring book, your toddler will discover how real objects can be brought to life with shading and how fun it is to mix colors and master hand-eye coordination. Colouring book for toddlers: First Doodle...

A plane flies over the Bermuda Triangle. Suddenly, a strange fog appears and the planes equipment fails. The plane crashes into the water below. What happens in the Bermuda Triangle? No one knows for sure. Explore this unsolved mystery, and learn how experts explain...

Mysterious Vanishings checks out the weirdest vanishings in the world--stories too strange to be made up The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals and...

Legend tells us that thousands of years ago a giant wave ruined a beautiful city called Atlantis. Did this city actually exist? Explore this unsolved mystery, and learn why some people believe and others don't.Author: Michael MartinISBN-10: 1476534411ISBN-13: 9781476534411Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2013Pages: 24Format:...

Take a look at the world's weirdest nature stories--from fire rainbows to ghost trees. These stories are too strange to be made up Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear...

Some mysteries remain unsolved for hundreds of years, defying attempts by scientists and researchers to solve them. This astounding books documents examples of the great vanishing acts of history. Read about the woman who claimed to be Anastasia, the long-lost daughter of the murdered...

This title will introduce readers to giraffe weevils. Readers will learn where these insects can be found, how they survive, and how they got their name. Complete with great, up-close photographs. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.Author: Grace HansenISBN-10: 1644945576ISBN-13:...

Take a look at the world's weirdest, most epic fails. These stories are too strange to be made up Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling...

We all know the limits of our own bodies. That's what makes these unusual examples so incredible. Readers will be amazed by these mysteries of the human body - feats of strength, spontaneous combustion, human hibernation, sleepwalking, firewalkers, human pincushions, colored sweat, skin-shredding, human...

What could be more exciting than the discovery of something that was hidden tens, hundreds, or even thousands of years ago? Readers will be amazed at the examples of hidden things revealed such as underground tunnels, abandoned towns, ancient cave paintings, and an emperor's...

Take a look at the world's weirdest inventions--from the Goofybike to fart filters. These stories are too strange to be made up Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals...

This title will introduce readers to Asian giant hornets, or murder hornets. Readers will learn where these insects can be found, how they survive, and how they got their scary nickname. Complete with great, up-close photographs. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to...

Take a look at the world's weirdest cures--from snake oil to maggots. These stories are too strange to be made up Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to...

A Puppy Adventure for the Ages - Bailey Goes Cottage CampingDuring a hot summer in Canada, Daddy and Mommy decided to take Bailey camping at a cottage by a lake. Everything is a new experience for Bailey - From the smell of the fresh...

Take a look at the world's weirdest sports--from worm charming to yak skiing. These stories are too strange to be made up Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals...

Nature is filled with colors--pink flamingos, yellow and black bumblebees, white polar bears. Read to find out why animals are different colors and how color helps them survive. A fact-filled introduction to animal science for early readers.This book includes information on: adaptations habitats camouflage...

This delightful title gives readers lots of fun facts about many different shark species. Big, colorful photographs accompany each exciting piece of information. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated...

Take a look at the world's weirdest food--from bugs to Rocky Mountain oysters. These stories are too strange to be made up Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals...

This delightful title gives readers lots of fun facts about many different big cat species. Big, colorful photographs accompany each exciting piece of information. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards &...