Curiosities & Wonders - Kids

Learn about the history of unicorns in this photographic nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in the natural - and unnatural - world Did you know that the Siberian unicorn roamed the Earth during the last Ice Age? Or that technically any creature...

Author: Amanda AlcornISBN-13: 9798234059758Publisher: Wild Soul PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/15/2026Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d

Discover a strange, spooky, and glow-in-the-dark fish living in the deep sea - the Anglerfish!What glows like a flashlight, waits in the shadows, and swallows prey bigger than itself? Meet the anglerfish, one of the most mysterious creatures of the deep sea. Hidden in...

Whale sharks have tiny teeth covering their eyeballs! It's Weird But True! And this fin-tastic, photo- and fact-packed book in the best-selling series is the most jaw-some yet! Sink your chompers into these wild facts: Great white sharks can detect a single drop of...

Do ligers exist in the wild? Can a goose get goosebumps? Which is longer on Venus, a day or a year? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment of this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As! Got a...

How much does a human skeleton weigh? Who was Bluetooth technology named after? What do rabbits do when they're happy? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment of this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As! Got a random...

A fun, fantastic compendium of everything cute, with tons of kawaii illustrations and fantastic photographs! This is your ultimate encyclopedia of EVERYTHING cute! Enter a world full of the very cutest animals, including unicorns, axoltls, narwhals, sloths, puppies, kittens and many more. Other entries...

Take a trip around the world to see amazing canyons that have formed on Earth.Author: Gail TerpISBN-10: 1543557783ISBN-13: 9781543557787Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 500487 / Amazing Canyons...

Take a trip around the world to see amazing lakes that have formed on Earth.Author: Roxanne TroupISBN-10: 1543557740ISBN-13: 9781543557749Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 500491 / Amazing Lakes...

Take a trip around the world to see amazing deserts landscapes.Author: Rachel CastroISBN-10: 1543557767ISBN-13: 9781543557763Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 500489 / Amazing Deserts Around the World

Did you know that the White House is haunted? Read this book to discover the many ghosts that people say live in the White House!Author: Tammy GagneISBN-10: 154354150XISBN-13: 9781543541502Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.00h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.3Point...

Some people believe that famous pirates, ship captains, and other sailors never leave the ship where they died! Read this book to find out more about haunted ships.Author: Tammy GagneISBN-10: 1543541496ISBN-13: 9781543541496Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.00h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated...

Have you ever thought about looking for ghosts? If so, you might call yourself a ghost hunter! Read this book to find out about the tech that ghost hunters use to prove they have seen a ghost.Author: Ellis M. ReedISBN-10: 1543541542ISBN-13: 9781543541540Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage:...

Some people believe that soldiers who die in combat never leave the place where they died. Read this book to find out more about ghosts of war.Author: Tammy GagneISBN-10: 154354147XISBN-13: 9781543541472Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

A little boy, his love of garbage trucks, and his dream to become a garbage man one day.Author: Lisa M. Rubens-WraggISBN-10: 1494215004ISBN-13: 9781494215002Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/18/2013Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.06d

Did you know that monsters are real?! This book is filled with fun facts about dragons, vampires, the Yeti, and more! Did you know that the Yeti roams around Mount Everest, the tallest peak on the entire planet? How about that the Loch Ness...

Did you know that monsters are real?! This book is filled with fun facts about dragons, vampires, the Yeti, and more! Did you know that the Yeti roams around Mount Everest, the tallest peak on the entire planet? How about that the Loch Ness...

A curious child asks big, timeless questions-What is death? What is religion? Why do people believe different things?-and a loving parent tries to answer in ways a young mind can truly grasp. This book becomes that bridge. Designed as a simple, engaging dialogue between...

From the tiny organisms thriving all around us to the invisible energy waves sending signals to our gadgets, the world is brimming with activity that we can't see.Some things can only be seen with the most powerful microscopes, while other things are just plain...

The sky we see at night holds so many mysteries. It's so big and has zillions of stars. What is out there? Do you see what I see?Night Sky, Oh Night Sky is the perfect bedtime book to explore the curiosity children have about...

ABC Animal Alphabet: Rhyming & Learning is a bright, joyful introduction to letters, animals, and early language skills!Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers, this engaging book uses fun rhymes, vivid colors, and adorable animal illustrations to help children connect each letter with a...

Discover the wonder of Wyoming!From Old Faithful to wild mustangs, Why Wyoming? takes young readers on a rhyming adventure through the Cowboy State's breathtaking landscapes, fascinating history, and amazing wildlife. Perfect for curious kids and families who love learning about the world around them.Why...

What do you do when you are tasked with a big challenge?Oscar and his friends have to complete a community project for school. Oscar is known for his observation skills, and notices the school playground and the community garden can use some sprucing up....

Curiosities and wonders of colour in our world are explored through informative text and vibrant colourful images for children. Dive into the bright and beautiful world of colours, and learn about colour mixing, light and colour, warm and cool colours, colours in nature, art...

In Unexplained: Mysterious Disappearances, readers in grades 5-9 will explore people and places throughout history that have been involved with sudden, mysterious disappearances. What happened to Amelia Earhart? Why is the Bermuda Triangle so mysterious? In some cases, theories can explain what happened. In...

A talking watch. An overcoat for two people. A pair of training pants for poodles. In his companion to Weird & Wacky Inventions, Jim Murphy shows kids some additional baffling and utterly silly inventions in the form of a guessing game that is both...

Hear "abominable" and you may well think disgusting, detestable, disagreeable. Hear "snowman" and you think adorable. But put the two words together--Abominable Snowman--and you get a mystery. In this page-turner, students will read about people who claim to have seen the creature--even to have...

The idea that demons can possess a persons body and soul exists in cultures and religions around the globe, and has done so since well before the beginning of recorded history. The symptoms of possession are terrifying and bizarre. Over the centuries, therefore, all...

In 1969, the U.S. Air Force issued a statement that read, "No UFO reported, investigated, and evaluated by the Air Force was ever an indication of threat to our national security." Some believe this statement has been proven untrue by the testimony of many...

This book introduces readers to a mysterious waterfall in Minnesota and how this natural phenomenon came to be. 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 to...

This book introduces readers to the mysterious Crooked Forest in Poland and the debate about what caused this natural phenomenon. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers...

This book introduces readers to the many fairy circles in Namibia and the debate about what causes this natural phenomenon. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers...

This book introduces readers to the stunning Sea of Stars in the Maldives and how tiny organisms light up the water each night. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the...

This anthology explores unanswered questions about humanity's origins and history. Some ancient civilizations had inexplicably and mysteriously advanced knowledge of science, agriculture, and astronomy. To the anthology authors, the myths, cosmology, and secret societies of these long-ago cultures may hold the answers. Among the...

This captivating book exposes readers to the question classic archaeologists can't seem to answer: how were some of our great Stone Age structures built? Impossible constructions, such as the Egyptian pyramids, required such amazing precision and mechanical ability that some archaeologists still wonder how...

Did a race of ancient giants once inhabit the Americas? Analyzing the historical and archaeological evidence, this title provides ample proof that our ancestors in the ancient Americas were much taller and a lot more mysterious than we imagine. Their exploits inspired the Native...

Strange things happen all around us. Take a look at some stories that are anything but ordinary! From bizarre beasts to incredible natural phenomena, readers will be enthralled. Carefully reviewed text highlights a variety of bizarre information that appeal to even the most reluctant...

Sasquatch is known by many different names, including Bigfoot, Yowie, and Skunk Ape. The earliest known Sasquatch sighting is about 1,200 years old. Learn more in Investigating Sasquatch, a World's Greatest Mysteries book.Author: Jamie KallioISBN-10: 1489699872ISBN-13: 9781489699879Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.60lbsSize:...

This compelling volume tackles the topic of the classified files that government agencies choose not to release under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act. Many of these documents supposedly cannot be found or are Top Secret files that the agencies admit exist...

Strange sagas of mysterious monsters and bizarre beasts have appeared all over the world for years. In this captivating volume, readers will come face to face with tales of the terrifying and just plain weird. A chronological approach addresses interest stemming from world events...

In 1692 in Colonial America, a frightening and unforgettable event took place: the Salem Witch Trials. Since then, people have been captivated by the idea of witches living among us, casting spells, and causing mischief. Some of those very real legends and how they...

This book takes students on a journey from the traditional practices of the Far East to modern Western medicine. Looking at the sometimes mysterious treatments and their applications, Mysterious Healing seeks explanations for the amazing healing powers that people claim to have seen and...

Unlock the Fun with 501 Riddles: A Math and Logic Adventure for Kids A book designed to ignite young minds, encouraging them to think critically as they solve riddles that range from counting problems to logic puzzles. The book features: Diverse Difficulty Levels: The...

A spectacularly gigantic fact book from the creative team behind the bestselling FACTopia! series. You are hereby invited to the Palace of Facts, where 400 astonishing facts are on display... Search the treasure room to find out facts about crystals; explore the fossil hall...

Hop aboard a spaceship and join a quirky crew of alien scientists as they visit and study the most fascinating place in the Universe - Planet Earth! And what could make Earth even more exciting to our intergalactic explorers? Dinosaurs, of course! Hit the...

Magic could be hiding under any leaf, behind any tree, next to any tiny pebble--every plant has a special superpower and witchlings always know just where to look. Lavender can bring you deep sleep and honeysuckle can bring you good luck--all you have to...

A hilariously slimy dive into the surprisingly weird world of slugs. How do slugs see when they don't have eyes? Why do they leave behind that weird, gloopy trail? And can a slug really retract its head? This Is What a Slug Does is...

Why do we fear the number 13, knock on wood, and carry lucky charms?Superstitions dives into the strange, spooky, and sometimes silly beliefs that have shaped cultures for centuries. From rabbits' feet to avoiding cracks in the sidewalk, this fascinating book uncovers the surprising...

This is your ultimate encyclopedia of EVERYTHING cute! Enter a world full of the very cutest animals, including unicorns, axoltls, narwhals, sloths, puppies, kittens and many more. Other entries include plushies, candy, nail art, jewellery, cool cute characters, and sleepovers. As well as tons...

Uncover the mystery of ghost ships with diagrams, strong photos, and hi/lo text.Author: Megan Cooley PetersonISBN-10: 1644662574ISBN-13: 9781644662571Publisher: Bolt!Language: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2018Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.10w x 0.10d