Curiosities & Wonders - Kids

Planning a vacation? Want to find a haunted house in your own state? Want to get really scared? Here's the definitive listing of spooky places in every single state and some Canadian provinces, too. Read these true ghost stories and find out some fascinating...

This book serves as an introduction and overview of the seven wonders of the natural world. It explains how nature alone carved these sites that we so admire. From the ocean shores to the inland forests, discover how the natural world is a beautiful...

Introducing: Ancient Mesopotamia for KidsThe English Reading Tree Book 58This book is aimed at children aged ten and over and is part of the English Reading Tree Series (number 58). It is a perfect tool to get young learners into the habit of reading.Ancient...

X-Books are for kids who love facts--especially in bite-sized portionsand about fascinating, true subjects. As plentiful images and graphical representations stimulate visual perception, readers will be drawn into learning how to use informational texts. Each title is framed by a signature Top 5 countdown...

Reports of Bigfoot go back to the early 1800s. Since then, several footprints, films, and pictures have been used as evidence that Sasquatch roams the Pacific Northwest. This title examines the history of Bigfoot reports, the tools and technology used by researchers, and considers...

Since the 1980s, the My Little Pony brand has worked to spread a message of friendship and happiness to its many fans around the world. In addition to its toys and television, My Little Pony has taken its mission to the streets through campaigns...

This title provides readers with a fascinating look at military weapons. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers as they learn the uses and logistics of some of the military's commonly used weapons. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun...

Filled with up-to-date information, fascinating & fun facts this book " All About New York: 100+ Amazing Facts that Everyone Should Know" is the best book for kids to find out more about the Empire State. This book would satisfy the children's curiosity and...

Do you want to know twelve egg-laying animals that aren't birds, nine animals without brains, and how to say woof in sixteen different languages? Then look no further because Curious Lists for Kids--Animals is absolutely bursting with 206 interesting and informative lists, guaranteed to...

Where does milk come from? Cows eat grass. They make milk in their bodies. Next a farmer uses a machine to take milk from the cows. Then what happens? Follow the story of milk step by step.Author: Stacy Taus-BolstadISBN-10: 1728414407ISBN-13: 9781728414409Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language:...

Readers who are curious about space will be fascinated exploring what we know about black holes See what astronomers have discovered already and learn about the mysteries we have yet to solve in this high-interest STEM title.Author: Margaret J. GoldsteinISBN-10: 1541597400ISBN-13: 9781541597402Publisher: Lerner Publications...

Stars decorate our sky every night, but we're still learning things about how they form and what they're made of. Dive into the many mysteries surrounding stars that scientists are investigating Author: Margaret J. GoldsteinISBN-10: 1541597389ISBN-13: 9781541597389Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 32Format: Library...

For decades, people have claimed to have spotted a tall, hairy creature in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. But is Bigfoot just a silly prank? Readers discover the truth about Bigfoot in this book Author: Candice RansomISBN-10: 1541596900ISBN-13: 9781541596900Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished:...

Budding magicians will love exploring the art of magic with 3-D Optical Illusions to Baffle the Mind. They will read how famous illusionists fooled their audiences. Then learn how to trick an audience of their own Kids will follow simple instructions and photos to...

Budding magicians will love exploring the art of magic with Floating and Disappearing Magic to Enchant and Excite. They will read how famous illusionists fooled their audiences. Then learn how to trick an audience of their own Kids will follow simple instructions and photos...

Introduces readers to naked mole rats, with an emphasis on the animal's habitat, adaptations, and life cycle. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an...

This title focuses on ghosts and gives information related to their origins, theories, and place in popular culture. This hi-lo title is complete with thrilling and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Embark on an adventure with world-famous treasure hunters and learn more about gold lost at the bottom of the sea, even a stolen football trophy. The Big Book of Treasures tells the stories of famous treasure hunters from past centuries; from the lost Aztec...

Big Brutus put the oooohs and aaahs in the backyard of the Heartlands! Miles before you reach this retired giant, you can see it on the horizon south of West Mineral, Kansas. BIG BRUTUS FACTS - Designed and built by Bucyrus-Erie for the Pittsburg...

Central Park, in the heart of New York City, is more than just a beautiful urban park. With every season, life moves forward and creates stories: Two rabbits in the spring grow into a family by winter; baby boys and girls born in early...

Over 2,000 years ago, ancient Greek scholars named seven of the most wondrous monuments to civilization, including the Pyramids of Egypt and Statue of Zeus at Olympia. Through the centuries these treasures were known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Because all...

This title gives readers a better look at camouflaging octopuses. Readers will learn about where they can find octopuses, what they look like, and how they use camouflage to survive. This title is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers....

This title gives readers a better look at camouflaging leaf-tailed geckos. Readers will learn about where they can find leaf-tailed geckos, what they look like, and how they use camouflage to survive. This title is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for...

This title gives readers a better look at camouflaging chameleons. Readers will learn about where they can find chameleons, what they look like, and how they use camouflage to survive. This title is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers....

Sphinxes are the wise and cruel creatures of ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology. This high-low title explores the lore behind them. Leveled text traces the origin of the sphinx, how it has changed over time, and how it is portrayed today. Added fun facts,...

This book introduces readers to the Boiling River found in Yellowstone National Park and why this natural phenomenon exists. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access...

Highlights fascinating facts about the human body, from the genes in our cells to the hairs on our heads. Learn about the number of bathtubs your saliva could fill, the evolutionary origins of goosebumps, the part of the body that doesn't need blood, and...

Highlights fascinating facts about engineering, from ancient pyramids to space-age telescopes. Learn about the flooded colosseum, a dam large enough to slow Earth's rotation, computers smaller than a grain of rice, and more Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an...

The BLOCKBUSTER kid-favorite series Weird But True! is busting out with a BIG, BOLD annual extravaganza of the wackiest, wildest, and downright weirdest wonders on planet Earth. Discover Earth's strangest animals, natural formations, festivals, ancient wonders, news, and more in this newest addition to...

A UFO primer for children and includes 10 different actual UFO/Flying saucer events over the last 75 years. The 10 stories are beautifully illustrated for a childrens reading audience. A few years ago I searched online for some good UFO books for my granddaughter....

The bestselling Hello, World! board book series expands into picture books, for Hello, World! kids who are ready for the next step. Kids who enjoy looking up at space and dreaming of exploring the solar system will love this lively, fact-filled, illustrated tour of...

DID YOU KNOW? Dragonflies can see in all directions at once. Cats have a vocabulary of 14 words. And golf balls were originally made from--wait for it--cow's eyeballs. Fantastic facts and incredible images come to life in this big, beautiful hardcover book that brings...

Do you LOVE your birthday and never want it to end? Keep the party spirit pumping all year with this mind-boggling book! Did you know that on each birthday, you are 31,536,000 seconds older than you were on your last birthday? Or that the...

Un manzano brota de una semilla y crece. Pero co hace las manzanas el 疵bol? Los nis pueden leer sobre el ciclo de vida completo de una manzana, desde una semilla diminuta a una sabrosa fruta.An apple tree sprouts from a seed and grows....

It's fun to be nature smart! Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 7-9is packed with interactive learning activities that build knowledge and appreciation of the natural world. Based on the curriculum from the acclaimed outdoor educators at Mass Audubon, the colorful activity pages feature games, puzzles,...

Stories about unsolved disappearances have surfaced throughout history. Lost explorers, missing armies, and hidden princes are just a few of these perplexing mysteries. Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about all kinds of mysterious disappearances.Author: Cynthia O'BrienISBN-10: 142715113XISBN-13: 9781427151131Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage:...

Do UFOs exist? Was there a cover up? Discover these questions and more High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike....

Children of all ages are full of emotions on a daily basis and that can sometimes be overwhelming Journaling and documenting can help children navigate through their feelings, learn to cultivate mindfulness on a daily basis and look forward to the following day with...

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,...

Can you spot the truth from a lie? Kids can test their sleuth skills in this gut-bustingly funny follow-up title in the exciting Real or Fake series. Can you detect a hoax from the real deal? See right through photo trickery? Spot the phony...

This just in! The most bizarre and surprising news stories you've ever read, and they're all true! Glow-in-the-dark piglets, soccer-playing parrots, cicada-flavored ice cream, fashion-forward slugs!Get ready to be amazed by weird and wacky headlines from across the globe! Weird But True! Ripped From...

More than any other strange phenomena, the existence of life on other planets has sparked the most discussion. Many have claimed to have seen strange spacecraft and some are absolutely sure they've been abducted by aliens. Is there any truth to these stories? Could...

Miracles are real Popular Catholic author and speaker, Elizabeth Ficocelli, reveals signs of God's loving hand in history's most magnificent miracles. In brisk, easy to read accounts, Ficocelli relates these amazing (and true ) stories. "Bleeding Hands, Weeping Stone" explains why God performs miracles...

Most sightings of unidentified flying objects can be explained--but not all of them. Those that cannot be are the focus of investigation by UFO researchers. They use video cameras, binoculars, radar, and other technology together with eyewitness accounts to try and identify strange objects...

Where did Virginia Dare and the rest of the colonists of Roanoke go? Did Anastasia Romanov escape being murdered by revolutionaries? Weird Disappearances: Real Tales of Missing People, for readers ages 9 to 12, features five true tales that examine moments in history when...

The latest entry in the bestselling Fun Facts & Silly Stories series, volume 6 is bursting with brand new crazy facts, goofy tales, and unbelievable photos just right for the young Ripley's reader. Fun Facts & Silly Stories 6 features a kid-friendly square format...

Egypt's first female pharaoh disappears around 1457 BCE --- was she murdered? Find out how DNA closes the case. The ancient Arabian Peninsula city of Ubar vanishes, seemingly without trace. Find out how old maps and modern space shuttles help solve the mystery. Sir...

Book Features: - 32 pages, about 7 inches x 9 inches- Ages 8-14, Grades 3-8 leveled readers- Easy-to-read pages with vibrant photos- Features before, during, and after reading activities- After-reading questions, memory game, and reading activity includedAbandoned Places: Have you ever seen an empty...

Book Features: - 32 pages, about 7 inches x 9 inches- Ages 8-14, Grades 3-8 leveled readers- Easy-to-read pages with vibrant photos- Features before, during, and after reading activities- After-reading questions, memory game, and reading activity includedUnderground Cities: Did you know some cities are...

Thanksgiving Is Coming Here is something fun to do this Thanksgiving This Gift idea will make your children happy and they will love it.This book contains jokes and riddles about Thanksgiving. Puzzles will improve your children's intellect.With a smile, you can learn a lot...