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Author
Publisher
Britannica Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"An enthralling and hilarious journey through global history in 400 connected facts! In this blast-from-the-past adventure you'll discover hundreds of the most mind-blowing facts from history. Hidden tombs, ghostly ships, boiled vipers, samurai warriors,snow machines, pet lions, hidden pyramids, secret codes, flaming fireballs, wooden bathing suits, sparkling jewels, and many more are all woven together in this ingenious web of connected facts. And...
Author
Publisher
Bright Matter Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 3 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world!Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more"--
Author
Publisher
Bright Matter Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 4 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world!Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more"--
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways we can help our planet and links to specially selected websites to find out more." --publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to California condors. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Author
Publisher
Bright Matter Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
Description
"Packed with over 3,000 facts about everything from cuddly baby animals to lethal predators, outer space to the deep sea, and man-made marvels, human history, and more, each page explodes with colorful photographs, perfectly paired with endless lists of easy-to-remember info about the wondrous world around us."--
Author
Publisher
Llewellyn Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the mythology and magical practices of more than 20 different cultures around the world, explaining how to develop personal rituals and worship practices based on a firm understanding of the underlying principles that make magic work.
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited/Editorial Planeta
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
Descubre los récords más espectaculares sobre el planeta Tierra y los animales que lo habitan, sobre ciencia y tecnología, el espacio, deportes, videojuegos, hitos extravagantes, talentos raros... Además, incluye miles de nuevas hazañas y páginas exclusivas con récords de españoles
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"An updated edition of the must-have guide to trivia about the LEGO world, featuring the latest facts and images. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about bricks and minifigures with stacks of LEGO facts! Did you know that 68,000 LEGO pieces arecreated every minute? Or that The LEGO Group is one of the biggest manufacturers of tires in the world? This must-have guide for LEGO fans of every age is crammed full of fascinating LEGO trivia. From...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Description
"Did a major-league pitcher really hit a bird with a fastball in the middle of a game? What did a goat have to do with the Chicago Cubs not winning a championship for more than 70 years? Did Babe Ruth really point toward center field just before hitting a big home run in the 1932 World Series? Prepare to uncover the real stories behind these and other great baseball myths and legends!"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Description
"Why is Green Bay, Wisconsin, nicknamed "Titletown?" Does "icing" the kicker of an opposing team actually work? Do sewer systems in some cities really get flooded during halftime on Super Bowl Sunday? Dig in to get the real stories behind these and other great football myths and legends!"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Description
"Did the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team really win the gold medal by beating the Soviet Union in 1980? Do Detroit Red Wings fans really throw octopuses onto the ice at home games? Do hockey players really get to take the Stanley Cup home with them? Get ready to learn the real stories behind these and other great hockey myths and legends!"--
19) Glow
Author
Publisher
Magic Cat Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Discover 15 stars, planets, and other celestial bodies, and learn how to spot them in the night sky. Find out how to recognize the phases of the moon, navigate by the North Star, and identify satellites--all from your own backyard! Then uncover how humankind has its history woven into the constellations that light up our skies...this is the perfect introduction to the night sky for families everywhere."--Back cover.