Curiosities & Wonders - Kids

Sixteen different reptiles battle it out in a huge fight Who will be the champion?This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious reptiles. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the...

A magical 50-card deck of spells, rituals, activities, and meditations for friendship, family, and school, adapted from bestselling author Nikki Van De Car's The Junior Witch's Handbook. This 50-card spell deck includes new and repurposed spells, rituals, activities/crafts, and meditations from the The Junior...

Learn all about insects in Christopher Franceschelli's Bugblock, a buzz-worthy addition to the bestselling Abrams Block Book series, featuring full-color art by David Partington, a member of Peski Studio. In Bugblock, readers will learn about all the things that make bugs incredible--from spider crickets...

An encyclopedia of mind-bogglingly random facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave. Heard about the lizard that shoots blood from its eyes? Or the ancient Romans who used pee as mouthwash? Did you know that going on a roller coaster...

It's been another year of amazing facts, trends, current events, and more. Read about all the epic world records you need to know from the past year!The world's most inspiring, awesome, and jaw-droppings records are packed in this updated seventh edition of the Scholastic...

Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the fascinating text and compelling infographics, and then decide for themselves if the Loch Ness monster is real.Author: Xina M. UhlISBN-10: 1644662175ISBN-13: 9781644662175Publisher: Bolt!Language: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2017Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsAccelerated Reader:Reading...

Find out the truth behind the Tooth Fairy! Gabe is your average 9-year-old kid who is beginning to question all the tales he grew up hearing. And when he loses his tooth at school, Gabe knows it means cash, but it also means a...

The Sky is the limit! This book focuses on empowerment and career exploration for young girls. It emphasizes the idea that girls can pursue any profession they desire, and encourages them to believe in themselves, value education, and follow their dreams. It promotes the...

Creative Child, what do you like to do? With hobbies galore and so many choices to make, what will you play, create, design, build, or bake? Whatever fun hobbies you like to enjoy, you can choose ANY whether you're a girl or a boy!...

Even Christmas can be weird -- it's true Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with wacky facts, stats, tidbits, and traditions about the most wonderful time of the year. Did you know that Santa's reindeer are probably all female? Or that artificial snow...

Where is the Bermuda Triangle and what happens to travelers who pass through the area? Where did the huge stone figures on Easter Island come from? Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about Earth's most mysterious places.Author: Louise SpilsburyISBN-10: 1427151032ISBN-13: 9781427151032Publisher: Crabtree...

This title looks at body world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the people who have earned them. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Humanity's oldest stories and songs show that man has always been captivated by the mysteries of the sea. Though modern geographers and oceanographers have discovered many of the oceans' secrets, some stories about the water's strange powers remain popular. This book explains the tales...

Wherever you are in this world, in the Northern or Southern hemisphere, in the city or a remote region, Universal Guide to the Night Sky takes you through the remarkable features of planet Earth's starry sky.Receive a personal tour through the wonders of the...

Weird But True is going prehistoric This new addition to the wildly popular, mind-blowing, fact-packed series is taking on the jaws and claws that ruled the Mesozoic world. Calling all dino dynamos Get ready to devour wacky wonders, facts, stats, and trivia about all...

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...

There are thirty-nine distinct breeds of cats, and each one is different. How different? From the Siberian to the Exotic Shorthair and many others in between, Hanoch Piven uses everything from lipstick to circuit boards to show us what our favorite cats are really...

**Winner of the Mockingbird Award** Look for tracks. Listen for yips. Be as still as a pebble. ​Taking kids on an imaginary trek through different landscapes and seasons, How to Find a Fox celebrates one of our planet's most graceful and enchanting creatures: the...

We're not the only ones living in our bodies! In this title, readers will get a close-up look at all sorts of disgusting things in the human body through vivid images, infographics, sidebars, and more.Author: Joanne MatternISBN-10: 1645192520ISBN-13: 9781645192527Publisher: Bigfoot BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format:...

Explore seas, swamps, deserts and mountains, from the earliest life on Earth to our present day, and get up close to our planet's all-time deadliest predators.Join the hunt with Velociraptor, defend your prey with mighty Smilodon, see how you measure up to the biggest...

Unlock the doors to endless knowledge and be captivated by fascinating facts!This amazing book contains the most interesting facts that will fascinate kids and adults alike.There are 1000 mind-blowing facts which are divided into 11 chapters namely: space, amazing places, science, animals, the human...

Fun pictograms and infographics about the natural and human-made wonders of the world make learning about math topics easy and fun. In this book, readers go on a mission to explore these wonders and use their mathematical skills at such sites as the pyramids...

Dive into the most mysterious waters around the world (if you dare) in Spooky Lakes, an illustrated nonfiction book from TikTok star and educator Geo Rutherford Some of Earth's strangest--and creepiest--wonders lie deep below the surface. There's Lake Natron, a Tanzanian lake so briny...

Jam-packed with thousands of fascinating facts and interesting info, this fun-filled Q&A book is sure to satisfy the most curious kids (and adults too ). The team that brought you WHY? flips that question around to deliver more than 1,111 awesome answers, brain-bending breakdowns,...

The world is full of mind-blowing marvels and this book uncovers our planet's most peculiar phenomena, puzzles from the past, eye-opening inventions, astonishing animals, and so much more Did you know that caterpillars liquefy when they turn into butterflies? That humans shed eight pounds...

If you believe that all you need to fight an evil bloodthirsty fiend is garlic or holy water, think again. What you need is to keep a cool head and reach for your copy of Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts!Have you heard of the...

Bring the animals of the world to your walls with this collection of posters from the bestselling book An Anthology of Intriguing Animals.The animal kingdom is so much bigger than young minds can imagine and there is always more to learn. This book of...

Have you ever started on a journey toward a destination but did not find it? Instead, you discovered something else that was interesting?Did you realize the toothpaste tube, Pepsi, crepes, and safety pin were all discovered by accident?With Fun Illustrations For Every Story!This book...

Who is the fastest person on two limbs? Who is the fastest person on four limbs? Learn these things and more alongside super cool and colorful photographs. This title is sure to attract your reluctant readers Complete with a table of contents, glossary, index,...

Classic stories from Greek mythology come to life in this latest single-subject themed book in the Weird But True spin-off series, Know-It-All. Zeus, Hades, Aphrodite, Hera, Poseidon, Hercules, Achilles, Ares, Apollo, Athena, Artemis, Dionysus, Prometheus Fans of Rick Riordan will find this is the...

This title is filled with fun and interesting science facts that may surprise your little readers A colorful, full-bleed photograph accompanies each fun fact to attract those reluctant readers. Complete with a table of contents, glossary, index, and even more facts Aligned to Common...

How do bedbugs get into your home? Why are some grey squirrels black? Does goldenrod cause hay fever?Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving nature mysteries in the city.From the author of Silver Birch-nominated Be...

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers - perfect for curious children everywhere!Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over a HUNDRED mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 8+ readers....

This title shows readers some of the most amazing machines in the world. Vibrant photographs team up with cool and interesting facts to attract those reluctant readers. Complete with a table of contents, glossary, index, and even more facts Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Nothing attracts young readers like the weird but true...especially when the weird truth is hundreds of years old. Ye Olde Weird But True, the newest addition to the blockbuster Weird But True series, is packed with 300 wacky facts for history lovers ages 6...

Cornelius the cat learns a valuable lesson about how to deal with his beliefs, and how to look at and and listen to the beliefs of others. Confirmation bias can be a real problem in your growing child! Come learn along with Cornelius and...

Want to impress your buddies at school? Need to think of something fun to do at Thanksgiving or Christmas? Want to learn a bunch of random facts about history, science, and the paranormal? If you answered yes to any or all of those questions...

A Puppy Adventure For The Ages!This is a collection of the first three true stories about an unforgettable puppy named Bailey. Bailey is a kind and happy dog who has the quality of life that most pets dream about. Bailey struggles to find his...

Awaken a sense of adventure (and maybe a Kraken) with a collection of Norse mythology for kids 8 to 12 What is more awesome than the hammer-wielding thunder-god, Thor; the Queen of Asgard and all-knowing goddess, Frigg; or the gigantic sea serpent, Jormungand? Norse...

Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the fascinating text and compelling infographics, and then decide for themselves what's really going on with crop circles.Author: Kyla SteinkrausISBN-10: 1644662167ISBN-13: 9781644662168Publisher: Bolt!Language: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2017Pages: 32Format: PaperbackAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point...

This book has been written for bright young people who want some extra material to add to their mathematical skills and to introduce some further topics of interest. It presents a range of topics in a friendly and informative way with examples and questions...

Young children are naturally curious about animals. Snakes Shed Their Skin offers answers to their most compelling questions about why snakes shed periodically. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a...

Find out what really happened when a strange man hijacked an airplane in 1971 and then parachuted out of it, never to be seen again. What is the truth behind the mystery of the man who came to be known as D. B. Cooper?...

Author: Jenny KellettISBN-10: 6192640378ISBN-13: 9786192640378Publisher: Bellanova BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/07/2023Pages: 84Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d

★ A Kirkus Best Book of 2021: A Best Informational Picture Book★ A Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) Best Children's Book of 2021★ A Spirituality & Practice Best Spiritual Book of 2021Based on a real scientific event and inspired by a beloved real human in...

Cornelius the cat learns a valuable lesson about how to deal with his beliefs, and how to look at and and listen to the beliefs of others. Confirmation bias can be a real problem in your growing child! Come learn along with Cornelius and...

Come take a fantastic ride with L'il Scoot as he witnesses the magic of Christmas. Scoot gets to meet Santa, ride in his sleigh, visit the North Pole, and get a new start. Let's join Scoot on his adventure to find his new family...

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...

From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful Odd Jobs: Ghost Hunter is HIGH interest combined with a LOW level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers' interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding,...

From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful Odd Jobs: Tattoo Artist is HIGH interest combined with a LOW level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers' interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding,...