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By Isabel Thomas. 2023
This fascinating and fact-filled book tackles a multitude of weird and wonderful questions about everything from unicorns to the universe.…
A Guardian Best Children's Book of 2022 "The perfect present for any inquisitive child." — The Sunday Times Have you ever struggled to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing around your brain? Here are answers to seventy-one of the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of. How many stars are in the night sky? Why don't animals wear clothes? Do plants have feelings? This book will define, debunk, and demystify the trickiest of questions and open your eyes to amazing facts you have never even thought of! With engaging and accessible text and accompanied by exciting, inviting illustrations, The Bedtime Book of Incredible Questions is the perfect bedside companion to delve into when you are wondering if there really is an answer to everything. "Top-notch nonfiction from a profoundly accomplished creator, it's the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity." — GuardianBy James Giblin. 2004
Presents the probable history of the five-thousand-year-old Great Sphinx, the enormous sculpture of a pharoah's head on a lion's body…
that lies near the three pyramids of Giza at Cairo, Egypt. Discusses the difficulties of protecting this stone monument from air pollution. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2004By Kerrie Logan Hollihan. 2019
Discover all the mysteries, facts, and discoveries about mummies that are creepy—and true—in Kerrie Logan Hollihan’s illustrated Mummies Exposed!, first…
in the Creepy and True series. Just when you think you know everything there is to know about mummies, new facts are unearthed. Mummies Exposed! goes beyond the familiar Egyptian mummies and uncovers the secrets of mummified bodies from around the globe. New technologies have uncovered fresh facts about old favorites, such as Ötzi the Ice Man found in the Alps, and recent findings have unearthed mummies rarely discussed before, like the Orlovits family of Vác, Hungary, laid to rest in a forgotten church crypt. Among those included are the first example of a Moche warrior priestess found in Peru, bog bodies that were preserved in Irish wetlands, the body of a Buddhist monk hidden within a sculpture, and more. The Creepy and True series explores strange phenomena, fun facts, and out-of-the-ordinary discoveries. Read them all to uncover the creepy and true histories of mummies, ghosts, skeletons, and more! The Creepy and True series:Mummies Exposed! (#1)Ghosts Unveiled! (#2)Bones Unearthed! (#3)By Yung In Chae. 2020
Let the goddesses take you on an odyssey—10 tales about Greek mythology for kids ages 9 to 12 The goddesses…
of classical mythology ruled the heavens, mingled with mortals, and overcame tremendous odds. Goddess Power: A Kids' Book of Greek and Roman Mythology takes you on an extraordinary journey through the triumphs and tragedies of these remarkable women. From Gaia, Goddess of Earth, to Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and Beauty, these legendary ladies' stories are paired with stunning artwork that brings the myths to life. How will you be inspired by these tales about Greek mythology for kids? In this book of Greek mythology for kids, you'll find: Creature encyclopedia—Uncover the wondrous beasts of classical mythology—from Cerberus, the three-headed dog, to Typhon, a giant with fire-breathing snakes on his shoulders. Greek pronunciation guide—Find a helpful guide to pronouncing the tongue-twisting names, places, and other words found in these stories about Greek mythology for kids. Symbols and strengths—Discover what each goddess is known for and where she comes from—like Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare, whose symbols are an olive tree, an owl, a spear, and a shield. Explore the mysteries and lessons of life with the enchanting goddesses in this beautifully illustrated book about Greek mythology for kids.Put your thinking skills to the test with fun and tricky brain teasers for kids 8 to 12 Get ready…
to flex your mind muscles and think outside the box with The 100 Best Brain Teasers for Kids. You'll follow Ace the alien wizard and their trusty cat Panther as you tackle puzzles and riddles that test your knowledge of wordplay, logic, and math. Will you rescue the Beloved Crystal from the mischievous Flarkspurians and bring peace to Witloo? The quest is yours to complete! 5 levels of play—Explore 100 brain teasers that get tougher as you go, so you stay sharp and improve your creative thinking skills! Clues and answers—Check the Clues section for hints from Panther if you get stuck, and check the Answer Key at the back when you think you've solved the puzzle. Crafty characters—Meet a whole cast of aliens, wizards, and animal friends as you adventure your way through word ladders, logic grids, number formulas, and more! Power up your mind with brain teasers that help you learn new skills and become an intergalactic hero!By Stacy McAnulty. 2022
"Save the People is engaging, funny, affecting and delightful. You&’ll never have more fun learning science." --Stuart Gibbs, bestselling author…
of the Spy School series "Serious science and great gags, with a bit of hope thrown in.&” --Steven Sheinkin, bestselling author of Bomb and FalloutAn action-packed look at past, present, and future threats to humanity&’s survival—with an ultimately reassuring message that humans probably have a few more millennia in us.Scientists estimate that 99% of all species that have ever existed are now extinct. Whoa. So, it's not unreasonable to predict humans are doomed to become fossil records as well. But what could lead to our demise? Supervolcanos? Asteroids? The sun going dark? Climate change? All the above?! Humans—with our big brains, opposable thumbs, and speedy Wi-Fi—may be capable of avoiding most of these nightmares. (The T. rex would be super jealous of our satellites.) But we're also capable of triggering world-ending events. Learning from past catastrophes may be the best way to avoid future disasters. Packed with science, jokes, and black and white illustrations, Save the People! examines the worst-case scenarios that could (but hopefully won&’t) cause the greatest mass extinction—our own!By Stella Caldwell. 2022
Step back in time 2,000 years to visit the powerful Roman Empire. Every page reveals a fabulous treasure and its…
unique story—from gladiator battles with lions; chariot races for vast cheering crowds; and mock naval ship battles in flooded auditoriums, to mythical tales of magic and monsters; gods and goddesses for every occasion; and wondrous feasts in fantastical gardens. Learn about Ancient Rome&’s fast-food joints, the original multi-tool pocketknife, and how some escaped Pompeii&’s legendary volcanic eruption. DOZENS OF ARTIFACTS: Learn about 36 iconic objects, from a gladiator&’s sword to the original multi-tool pocketknife. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of Ancient Rome. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of amazing facts about Ancient Roman treasures in an easy-to-read Layout that will enthrall amateur historians of all ages. CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, The Magnificent Book of Birds, and more!By Philip Steele. 2021
This stunning book will lead you on a thrilling journey back in time to the land of the ancient Egyptians.…
Meet mighty pharaohs and powerful queens. Awaken mythical gods and magical goddesses. Watch everyday life along the River Nile. Every spread reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story. Unwrap a pharaoh's mummy, decipher hieroglyphics, discover why an amulet is lucky, and what gruesomeness hides inside a canopic jar. Perfect for explorers of all ages, and a treasure to revisit time and again. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of Ancient Egypt. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts about dozens of Ancient Egyptian treasures in an easy-to-read Layout that will enthrall amateur Egyptologists of all ages. CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and more!By Bill Yenne. 2022
Discover the fascinating stories behind the most important events of all time in this history book for kids 8 and…
up!From the founding of Rome to people walking on the moon, 100 Events That Shaped World History introduces kids to the greatest discoveries, most important battles, and most pivotal movements that changed the course of human history. This history book for kids features:100 easy-to-read stories of important moments in history: Find out how the modern world came to be!Illustrated images: Each page includes an illustration to help bring history to life!A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas, and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources!Engaging and packed with facts, this book is the perfect classroom resource or history gift for curious kids!Enjoy hours of laughter with hilarious questions for kids that get harder as the book goes on. Who will win…
the competition for the best answers? Who will outsmart everyone?Laugh and learn with 160+ questions designed to make kids giggle, think, and figure out who's the wittiest (and silliest) of all! Would You Rather? Made You Think! Edition provides endless hours of fun for eight- to twelve-year-olds who love a challenge--and a good laugh.Would You Rather? Made You Think! features: • Learning through play. Kids will exercise their brains with these either/or scenarios that make them think creatively, use their imagination, and pull together facts quickly. • Family time away from screens. 160+ age-appropriate questions, ranging from the mind-boggling to the totally gross. • An exciting game for competitive kids. Try to outsmart family and friends with the most creative answer. • Levels organized by difficulty. As kids complete the levels, the next questions get harder. • Lots of laughs! The questions are funny; kids can make the answers even funnier! • Perfect for road trips, camping trips, restaurants, sleepovers, and dinner conversations. • Classroom fun. These questions can be used to increase student engagement, practice reading and writing comprehension, promote critical thinking skills, and create a fun classroom environment!From the best-selling author of Would You Rather? Made You Think! Edition, a hilarious new collection of thought-provoking questions for all…
ages. Can you beat everyone in your family at this awesome &“Would You Rather&” game? Can they beat you? Share some giggles with 160+ silly, fun questions that make you think, learn, and laugh while trying to come out on top of the competition. Would You Rather? Family Challenge! Edition features: • Exercise for your brain. Kids and adults alike will exercise their brains with these either/or scenarios that make them think creatively, use their imagination, and pull together facts quickly. • Family time away from screens. 160+ questions, ranging from the mind-bending to the &“eww&” factor, that will give everybody a break from technology. • Lots of laughs for all ages! The questions are funny; kids, teens, and adults can make the answers even funnier! • An exciting game for competitive types. Try to outsmart family members with the most creative answer. • Conversation starters for road trips, camping trips, sleepovers, restaurants, and more. Whether a gift for yourself, a family member, or a good friend, Would You Rather? Family Challenge! Edition will keep everyone entertained for hours!By Mojang Ab, The Official Minecraft Team. 2017
With insider gaming info and tips, this is the official, definitive, fully illustrated guide to mobs—and how to outsmart them—in…
Minecraft. Minecraft: Mobestiary reveals the secrets of every mob in the game. You’ll find little-known facts about passive, neutral, hostile, utility, and boss mobs, as well as more general information about their locations, behaviors, threat levels, and drops. Written by Alex Wiltshire, author of Minecraft: Blockopedia and former editor at Edge magazine, who has made it his life’s work to study Minecraft’s mobs. Illustrated with field sketches throughout by Anton Stenvall.By Linda White, Katherine L. White. 2011
A kid&’s guide to camping, including everything from first aid skills to fun campfire songs and recipes. The Pocket Guide…
to Camping has all the camping basics for kids—or beginners of any age—from setting up a tent to hiking a trail to cooking over the campfire. The book covers camping skills and first aid, along with stories, games, activities, and campfire songs. It also includes great campfire recipes that kids can make. This inclusive, family-oriented guide takes you through planning your trip to getting home safely—and is chock full of information and fun ideas.A brilliant book that puts your general knowledge to the test: pick your subject, look at the pictures, and see…
if you can name them all.A brilliant quiz book for clever kids - put your general knowledge to the test and boggle your family and friends with your brainpower!Can you name the longest river in Europe? Do you know your skull from your sternum? Can you identify an archaeopteryx and an allosaurus? Can you recognise the flags of India and Italy? You can! Then what are you waiting for? Open the pages of Knowledge Genius! to find out what you know, and challenge yourself to learn even more!With more than 60 topics, from across the encyclopedia, there's something for everyone. The pages are packed with eye-popping pictures - but do you know what they show? To help you, "Test Yourself" panels list what you're looking for. With three levels of difficulty, the challenge gets harder as you work your way from Starter, to Challenger, and finally the truly tricky Genius category. If you need it, there's a fun fact with every picture to give a helpful clue.Take on the Knowledge Genius! brain-busting challenge!Discover the story of &“us&” — from the dawn of human history up to the world we live in today.This…
visually stunning history encyclopedia for children takes you on an epic fact-packed journey through the past. Explore historical events through vivid illustrations and engaging explanations.Inside the pages of this fascinating history book for kids ages 10-14, you&’ll find: • Gorgeous images of objects, paintings and landscapes that bring history to life. • In-depth information using targeted captions and annotation. • Supporting artwork panels allow for a deeper understanding. • Comprehensive historical reference. Welcome to the SI Explanatorium. Take a look inside to reveal how history works! From the evolution and migrations of early humans to the rise and fall of great empires like Ancient Rome and the Aztecs, this history reference book shows you the major turning points in history.Get the inside track on wars and conflict, including European knights, Japanese samurai, Inca warriors and the major clashes of World War I, World War II, the Cold War, the War on Terror and so much more. It&’s the perfect children&’s visual encyclopedia for young history buffs.There are more SI Explanatoriums to explore! Get closer to nature than you&’ve ever been before with SI Explanatorium of Nature and see the world of science come to life with SI Explanatorium of Science.If your child is interested in early humans, hunters and gatherers, or ancient methods of hunting, DK Adventures: Secrets of…
the Cave will be a fascinating adventure that teaches history and science, too. We combine facts and pictures with a compelling story that appeals to both avid readers and visual learners. With the fun story and complementary facts of DK Adventures: Secrets of the Cave, kids may not realize they're learning at all! In this story, we step back in time to the days of early hunters and gatherers of nearly 20,000 years ago. Jason wants to be a great hunter like his father — but will he be ready to seek out and hunt the stag alone? Inspired by the cave paintings of Lascaux, France, this story helps children sense the danger of the hunt and experience the drama of the shaman-trance rituals of an ancient world where surviving every day is an adventure. Through story, children learn about ancient hunting tools, animals, and cave paintings. DK Adventures is a book series that reluctant readers can enjoy as much as bookworms do! This series combines captivating, fictional stories with nonfiction facts to encourage learning and engagement in your child. The stories keep children interested, and the facts teach critical skills and knowledge — the fiction and nonfiction elements work together to keep each child's interest high, to build knowledge, and to enrich the narrative reading experience with fascinating background information. These books are filled with information, but the stories make them incredibly readable. DK Adventures are available in a range of kid-friendly topics, including dinosaurs, cars, and the human body, and each book supports Common Core State Standards and literacy skills.By Richard C. Lawrence. 2005
This mini-encyclopedia covers key terms and topics about early peoples and their cultures, artifacts, locations, and practices. Timelines, maps, and…
photographs bring the subject to life, while a glossary, an index, and discussion questions aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 6Subject: World CulturesGenre: Reference Comprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Text Organization and StructureDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA): 60Guided Reading Level: VLexile Level: 980L DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science, math and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.By Dk, Elizabeth Dowsett. 2018
Bring your love of Disney to life with more than 100 amazing and creative projects and activities.The perfect rainy-day gift…
for kids who love Disney and enjoy crafting. Let their imaginations run wild with more than 100 enchanting Disney inspired arts and crafts, party games, puzzles, papercraft and many more fun and practical activities. With stunning photography and clear step-by-step instructions, the Disney Ideas Book guides you through each exciting project, from growing grass hair on Frozen trolls and creating The Lion King animal masks to crafting festive Mickey Mouse hanging decorations and Winnie the Pooh party hats. There are top tips on every page to help make your creations a success, with handy templates provided at the back of the book. Featuring family favourite characters from animation and live-action movies and TV, including Frozen, Toy Story, Moana, Inside Out and Cinderella.From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. A museum in a…
book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will love to explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilizations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by the past. With more than 1,000 extraordinary images of items big and small, kids aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures: The History Book. Glimpse the treasures of the past on every page and learn the fascinating stories of those who came before us! Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings, and illustrations on every page. - Chapter introductions give context to each historical era.- Picture galleries showcase collections of historical objects from around the world.- Explores the major cultures and civilizations of each era, and common historical themes such as warfare and trade.Marvel at the jewelery created in ancient empires. Discover the treasures that traveled along the Silk Road from East Asia to Europe. Uncover the gadgets used by spies during World War II and the Cold War. Find all this and more in this history encyclopedia, featuring at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making it an ideal combination of colorful diagrams and informative text boxes. The easy-to-read text is accessible for kids aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children&’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down through generations.Learn all about the world one picture at a time!If you like Our World in Pictures: The History Book then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can become vehicle virtuosos with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes, journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places and become palaeontologists with The Dinosaur Book.