Curiosities & Wonders - Kids

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is the hairy cryptid of the forest fact, myth, or legend? Find out what we really know about Bigfoot in this exciting new series! Presenting What Do We Know...

TIME For Kids The Book of What: Everything Space presents kids 8-12 years old with answers to the kinds of intriguing questions that appeal to their sense of curiosity. Colorful graphics, spectacular photos and clear, engaging diagrams will help answer questions such as: What...

How long does it take a spider to spin a web? Do earthworms have eyes? And really, what is the difference between jam and jelly? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun,...

Are there volcanoes in space? Which is faster, a cheetah or a greyhound? And what's the real reason that Major League Baseball umpires only wear black underwear? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed...

We invite you into the fantastic world of lions, tigers, giraffes, elephants and more, to learn exciting details of their existence.This book has a double use for your beloved children. They can observe with great curiosity the beautiful pictures with wild animals, but they...

This is a story about Sally the Seed. She is much smaller than all of her friends who have grown. Sally is feeling sad about being alone when some new friends come to cheer her up! Follow Sally on her journey of growing up!...

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that manatees swim by farting? Did you know that a cat named Stubbs was the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, for fifteen years?!Learn more weird-but-true animal facts with A.J. and Andrea from...

Are you dreaming of taking a family vacation to a place you've never been to before? You and your whole family are invited to join us on a tour to experience, learn, feel and imagine what life in countries around the world is like....

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Does the underwater kingdom of Atlantis really exist, or is it just a centuries-old myth? Find out all there is to know about Atlantis in this compelling and up-to-date...

From the kidnapping of Einstein's brain to the horrifying end of Louis XIV's heart, the mysteries surrounding some of history's most famous body parts range from medical to macabre. Carlyn Beccia explores the misadventures of noteworthy body parts through history and springboards to exploring...

As in Alphabet Everywhere, where there was a world of letters just waiting to be discovered, Numbers Everywhere reveals how digits and mathematical symbols can be found in the world around us--if we know how to look for them. In this engaging and delightful...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind ships and sites at sea around the world that are reported to be haunted. From disastrous voyages and missing ships to ghostly sailors and other creatures, narrative text weaves paranormal tales for readers. Historical records...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind woods and caves around the world that are reported to be haunted. Readers will examine eyewitness accounts and historical records of ghostly beings, paranormal creatures, and other occurrences in the natural world. A narrative style...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind towns and villages around the world that are reported to be haunted. Narrative stories of haunted houses, disaster sites, and spooky streets are told in this engaging book. Readers will examine eyewitness accounts and historical...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind castles and forts around the world that are reported to be haunted. Using a narrative style, the book tells the debunked and unexplained stories of paranormal occurrences in the castles of royals and the forts...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind battlefields around the world that are reported to be haunted. Readers will evaluate the eyewitness accounts and historical records of ghostly soldiers and other figures that haunt the sites of war and destruction. A narrative...

From a lost city in the desert to a cave alight with thousands of glowworms, learn about some of the most unusual places on earth and the myths, legends, and history behind each of them Looking at places like The Skeleton Coast in Namibia,...

First published in 1976, What Is A Girl? What Is A Boy? was hailed in the New York Times Book Review as "a simple, straightforward, cut-through-the-garbage explanation of what does--and doesn't--make a boy or a girl...The photographs set the record straight with humor, intelligence...

Who invented pizza? Why do people shake hands? Why do we wear underwear? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in this new series from National Geographic Kids Ever wonder how basketball got started? Why we have birthday cakes? And why some...

Can you tell the truth from a tall tale? Spot a phony photo a mile away? Figure out a fib in five seconds flat? Put your amateur detective skills to work in this fun and wacky book. See if the truth triumphs as you...

Its a big, long necked monster that lives in the waters of Loch Ness. Stories of the Loch Ness Monster are told all around the world. Is it possible the legends are true?Author: Dawn Ice, Thomas Kingsley TroupeISBN-10: 1404866590ISBN-13: 9781404866591Publisher: Picture Window BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Stories of human encounters with large apelike creatures have fascinated humans for years. But do creatures known as bigfoots or yetis really exist? Take a look at the evidence and decide for yourselfAuthor: Mary ColsonISBN-10: 1543535690ISBN-13: 9781543535693Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize:...

Spring has sprung and it's time to open up the windows and get outside!What's a Season? SPRING takes a fun look at just some of the wonderful things our kids experience during this time of the year! "...The birds and the bees and the...

Legendary creatures abound. From Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster to Mothman and the Chupacabra, sightings of mystifying beings have spanned the globe throughout the ages. Paranormal Handbooks presents the details in all their spellbinding mystery.Author: Tyler OmothISBN-10: 1515713105ISBN-13: 9781515713104Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages:...

The name Harry Houdini is a household one and synonymous with magic and the art of disappearing. Yet, few know the real story of this entertainer and illusionist. This title will teach readers more about Erik Weisz and how he came to be known...

On a small farm in rural Tennessee, a mysterious spirit was tormenting a family. Quilts were pulled off beds, strange noises stomped through the house, and shoes were thrown across rooms. In this graphic narrative, real quotes from an account written by a family...

CJ thinks that what his Uncle Ryan does for a living as a wildfire fighter is all fun and games--hiking up steep mountains, camping out under the stars, not to mention the excitement of fighting a forest fire But when a huge fire is...

Reports of haunted houses go back to ancient Rome. People who claim to have witnessed hauntings tell of strange sounds, objects that move on their own, and ethereal spirits. Readers will learn about the history of hauntings, why skeptics claim they are not real,...

Meet the coolest creepy crawlies on the planet! Discovering Bugs features an in-your-face look at more than fifty fascinating insects--as if through a magnifying glass!Zoom in on the coolest bugs in the world, crawling the forest floor alongside beetles and ants, and flying the...

Unravel the mysteries of time, from the Maya calendar to Einstein's wormholes, in this fun and fact-filled exploration for young readers. In this thought provoking book, curious readers will discover all kinds of fascinating information about how and why we think about time. Chapters...

When a child steps outside his ordinary world and travels to a foreign city or country, an adventure awaits. In Find and Seek Singapore a small boy arrives in Singapore with his family, willing to explore his new surroundings with an open heart and...

These inspiring stories recount first-hand experiences of those with experiences of interventions just before a fatal accident or a near death experience. The book is a reader or a "read to" story book from real life. It holds the possibility of giving children a...

Everyone in Kara's class loses a tooth ... everyone except Kara. Then, finally, when she really loses her tooth ... she can't find it anywhere Will the tooth Fairy come? Will she bring Kara a gift? And what does she do with all those...

Highlights fascinating facts about dinosaurs, from their first appearance on Earth to their extinction 65 million years ago. Learn about a dinosaur nicknamed after a rock star, a battle between two dinosaurs that are forever captured in a series of fossils, the dinosaurs as...

How does salt go from the sea to flavoring your food? Workers pump seawater into ponds. Salt crystals form as the water dries up. See what happens step by step in the process of making salt.Author: Lisa OwingsISBN-10: 1728414423ISBN-13: 9781728414423Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished:...

How does a tree become a baseball bat? First, a tree is cut into logs. Then logs are cut and shaped. Next a machine carves them. Then the bat is sanded. Follow the process step by step.Author: Robin NelsonISBN-10: 1728414318ISBN-13: 9781728414317Publisher: 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: 1728413850ISBN-13: 9781728413853Publisher: Lerner Publications...

Budding magicians will love exploring the art of magic with Science Magic to Surprise and Captivate. 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 make...

Introduces readers to blowfish, 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 index. QR...

This title focuses on lost lands 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...

This title focuses on cryptids like Bigfoot, Yeti, and the Loch Ness Monster while giving 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...

The cosmos comes to life in this truly spectacular look at our ever-expanding universe through the lens of the Hubble telescope. "Gasp-worthy photographs. . . . This title should be essential reading." --The Bulletin Have you ever wished you could travel back in time?...

Introducing: UFO Mysteries for KidsThe English Reading Tree Book 56This book is aimed at children aged eight and over and is part of the English Reading Tree Series (number 56). It is a perfect tool to get young learners into the habit of reading.UFOs...

From the kidnapping of Einstein's brain to the horrifying end of Louis XIV's heart, the mysteries surrounding some of history's most famous body parts range from medical to macabre. Carlyn Beccia explores the misadventures of noteworthy body parts through history and springboards to exploring...

Introduce readers to Mother Leeds and her fateful offspring. She gave birth to her 13th child, who she cursed out of frustration of being pregnant again, that the child would be the devil. Born as a normal child, the 13th child changed to a...

Hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful, tiniest birds in nature. They are the only creatures that can fly forward, backward, sideways--even upside down Their hearts beat anywhere from 500 to 1200 times every minute; their wings flap as many as 52 times per...

Are you dreaming of taking a family vacation to a place you've never been to before? You and your whole family are invited to join us on a tour to experience, learn, feel and imagine what life in countries around the world is like....

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Does the underwater kingdom of Atlantis really exist, or is it just a centuries-old myth? Find out all there is to know about Atlantis in this compelling and up-to-date...

Take a journey around the world to discover the oddest, strangest, most unusual animals on the planet in this newest addition to the best-selling Wonderful World of Animals series! *Surprising photos and weird facts for kids ages 5-12*From snub-nosed monkeys to gharials and babirusas...

Learn how to read tarot cards and understand what the past, present, and future have to say about your life, especially as it pertains to friendships, family, and school. From Nikki Van De Car, author of The Junior Witch's Handbook and The Junior Astrologer's...