Curiosities & Wonders - Kids

Have you ever read your horoscope and it seemed so true, it had to be written for you? In Horoscopes: Reality or Trickery? you'll learn about the development and history of astrology and hear the arguments both for and against its validity. You'll also...

Wouldn't you like to take a family vacation to a place you've never been, right now?You and your entire family are invited to come and experience, learn, feel, and imagine what life in othercountries all over the world are like for other kids!Visit fascinating...

On a just-right planet. spinning around a solar system, twirling in the arm of a galaxy, rocketing through the universe...You Are Here. You Are Here is intended to inspire children's explorations of science and astronomy with vivid, pictorial illustrations of our colossal cosmos. The...

Imagine that two young friends are able to converse with our planet--a cartoon figure called "Mr/Ms Earth," who is full of gripes about the ways humans are treating the natural environment. This big ball of energy overflows with opinions and knowledge, not to mention...

Welcome to the magic of science. Metals and all the other elements from the periodic table make everything seem magical. You can see it everywhere... in buildings. . .transportation...communications. . .medicines and even in the food you eat! Cool! Hunh? All technology and everything...

Join us for a trip around the world as we find the cutest, cuddliest, most adorable animals on the planet!*Amazing photos and fascinating facts for kids ages 5-12*From foxes to frogs and bongos to bushbucks- this book is packed with stunning full-color photos of...

From A to Z and everything in between, here's a page-turning, eyebrow-raising head-shaking collection of "too-werid-to-be-true" facts. For instance. Turkey vultures are big meat-eaters. But they hate to kill. Instead, they feast on succulent leftovers...like roadkill! Potent stomach acids help them digest the "ripe"...

Investigate the mysterious and creepy with these thrilling and informative books. Explore the origins, locations, and mythologies of Area 51, cryptids, ghosts, and more. These books will have young readers digging deeper for answers! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards....

Discover the world's most enchanting creatures in this wonderful collection. Find out fascinating facts about each creature and the characteristics which make them seem magical, be it the jewel-like colors of a starfish or the iridescent wings of the blue morpho butterfly. It's time...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac comes a full-color, full-of-fun book with answers to your questions about everything under the sun--and beyond it! Why do we have eyebrows? What are the odds of being struck by lightning? Why do sports referees...

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. Visit interesting places around the world without having to leave your home with this kid's documentary...

Based on a real family travel adventure, Kyra travels to Fiji with Mummy Kida and Daddy Pau.She makes new friends and tries new food on the island. She wants to see the rainbow corals and fish, but she doesn't like putting her head underwater.Can...

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of ghouls, the evil mythological creatures known for their ability to cause pain. Also included is a story from folklore about a ghoul tricking a traveler with a false light."--Author: Melissa GishISBN-10: 1682770400ISBN-13: 9781682770405Publisher: Creative...

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is this celebrated sea creature fact, myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the Kraken and its history in this exciting book! Presenting What Do We Know...

Imagine what a wonderful thing it is to be a kid figuring out what they will become after they grow up!​​​​​​​In this hilarious book, Dona tells you what she thinks an author career means. She examines the actions of her mommy, who is an...

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...

Bubbles don't last long.But bubbles are lovely, Full of colors, floating on the breeze.What can you do with a bubble?How many children - and adults - find bubbles fascinating, enchanting? And yet they're so different from most things we enjoy, lasting only a few...

PHENOMENALLY ENTERTAINING Holy emoji and riveting rhyme "Pops" revives the beginning of time Roze's account of creation is phenomenally entertaining and unexampled. She plants God's love for all and self-value in the heart and mind of every child reading. She illustrates God's character as...

Dive into the exciting world of dolphins!Dive into the exciting world of dolphins with The Ultimate Dolphin Book for Kids. Packed with over 100 fun and fascinating facts, this book will keep kids entertained for hours. With a species identification guide, stunning photographs, and...

What happens around in the world in twenty-four hours? Award-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins shares tons of amazing facts, figures, and stunning infographs in this early reader perfect for curious kids. In this latest stunning, informative reader in Steve Jenkins' By the Numbers series, explore...

Discover the wonders of rocks and minerals with Can a Rock Grow?, a fun and engaging nonfiction picture book for kids ages 4-8.In this book, readers will explore the different kinds of rocks and the shapes they take, learn how rocks change over time,...

One version of Murphy's Laws says: If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong. If you've stepped on bubble gum or if you've ever dropped an ice cream cone, you learned one of Murphy's Laws. Crying over dropped ice cream does not help...

Our planet Earth is a beautiful home of sparkling diversity where even things that are the same can look very different. Discover more about these wonderful differences and how we can celebrate them together!Author: Nicola SherryISBN-10: 1739957539ISBN-13: 9781739957537Publisher: Diversity PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2021Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

My Pew: A Story of Love and KindnessMarie is a girl after hearts and adores God's creation. Marie has a pew that is special and kind. She is truly an activist that brings joy everywhere she goes. Who knows where Marie's pew will take...

People have long searched for the resting places of great leaders and tried to make sense of puzzling unidentified burial sites. From deadly tombs to treasure deep at sea, follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about lost tombs and treasure around the...

In Unexplained: Aliens and UFOs, readers in grades 5-9 will explore UFOs and the possibility of alien visitations. Readers are encouraged to use their imaginations and reasoning skills as they discover the history of UFOs, and seek an answer to that age-old question: Is...

Stories of alien visitations have shocked and bewildered people for centuries. From mysterious patterns left in desert sand to bone-chilling alien abductions, follow along and gather evidence about where and when aliens may have visited Earth.Author: Louise SpilsburyISBN-10: 1427151083ISBN-13: 9781427151087Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

In the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, a young boy enjoys the wonder of a hot, summer night catching fireflies. However, these are unique fireflies. It is the synchronous firefly. These special fireflies appear for a short period in the summer and communicate...

Edinburgh Castle's 900-year-old history is riddled with murders and executions. Today visitors from all over the world tour the fortress. It's no surprise that reports of eerie shadows, drops in temperature, and feelings of being watched are common. Learn why even skeptics can't deny...

From a budding bulb to a sure sign of spring, there are many steps in the life cycle of a tulip. Close-up photos and straightforward text help readers discover the process.Author: Lisa OwingsISBN-10: 1728431654ISBN-13: 9781728431659Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.50h...

The Eastern State Penitentiary was the first prison to use solitary confinement. This controversial form of punishment is said to have left many inmates mentally ill. A few were driven to such desperate madness that even death couldn't bring proper relief. Discover why many...

Have you ever read your horoscope and it seemed so true, it had to be written for you? In Horoscopes: Reality or Trickery? you'll learn about the development and history of astrology and hear the arguments both for and against its validity. You'll also...

The bones of more than 40,000 people are said to dwell in Sedlec Ossuary, also known as the Bone Chapel. Here, bones swoop from the ceiling, run down the walls, and even hang in the form a giant chandelier. Learn how these human relics...

Have you ever hidden something, and then forgotten where it was? Imagine if you buried a treasure, but couldn't find it when you went back to look. This has really happened! Here is information about real treasure lost in all fifty states, and even...

A colorful and comical tour through history from cartoonists Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley. The hilarious minds behind A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You have teamed up once again - this time to give a taste of the...

Plato first told the tale of Atlantis centuries ago, but the legend of the lost city persists. With daring deep-sea dives, exciting archeological digs, and high-tech mapping projects, researchers are determined to find out what happened to the shining city that once stood. Discover...

Mr. Taylor's class conversation about the human body and how it can be gross, amazing, and just down right cool. This book is an educational adventure that includes some pretty cool information about what goes on in the body. It may be gas, or...

Get to know the creepy crawlies and cryptids of folklore and legends from around the globe From all over the United States, as well as England, South America, and even China, these monsters are here to help you learn your ABCs. Join the Yeti,...

Spanning an area in the Atlantic Ocean between Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the southern tip of Florida, the Bermuda Triangle has been a mystery for over a hundred years. Many ships and aircraft have been lost in its waters. Readers will learn about the...

Weird Science checks out the wildest science experiments in the world--stories too strange to be made up The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals...

This is the book that will put to rest even more rumors, misconceptions, superstitions, and flat out lies that you hear every day--also known as the book your mom never wanted you to see. Think boys are better at math? Don't bet on it....

Bright lights in the night sky. Strange sightings of flying saucers. What are UFOs, and could they be visitors from another planet? No one knows for sure. Explore this unsolved mystery, and why some people believe and others don't.Author: Terri SievertISBN-10: 1620658127ISBN-13: 9781620658123Publisher: Capstone...

Wild Engineering checks out the weirdest engineering feats in the world--stories too strange to be made up The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals...

A sudden chill in a warm room. Strange noises echoing at night. Mysterious figures appearing out of nowhere. Are ghosts real? No one knows for sure. Explore this unsolved mystery, and why some people believe and others don't.Author: Michael MartinISBN-10: 162065136XISBN-13: 9781620651360Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage:...

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,...

Super Superstitions checks out the strangest superstition in the world--stories too strange to be made up The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals and...

Real-life phenomena and mind-boggling scientific adventures can often be really weird. Comic relief is always welcome, especially when it's coupled with unusual trivia and obscure scientific facts. World of the Weird describes the wonderfully weird world we live in, from giant gurgling worms and...

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...

Experience the Winchester Mystery House as you've never seen it before--up close and personal YOU CHOOSE the path you take through this haunted house's twisted stairways and hidden hallways. Follow the path of a modern-day visitor in this thrilling nonfiction title.Author: Matt DoedenISBN-10: 1515725774ISBN-13:...

Odd Jobs checks out the kookiest jobs in the world--jobs too strange to be made up The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals and...