Curiosities & Wonders - Kids

There are haunted locations all over the world. Places where spirits cling to the real world for eternity. See why graveyards and temples, which celebrate the dead, can make some of them haunted hot spots!Author: Thomas Kingsley TroupeISBN-10: 1427155607ISBN-13: 9781427155603Publisher: Crabtree BranchesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages:...

This title takes a look at some of the greatest moments in basketball history It highlights the origin of the sport, the miracles that have happened on the court throughout the decades, and the impact they left on the game. This hi-lo title is...

This title takes a look at some of the greatest moments in baseball history It highlights the origin of the sport, the miracles that have happened on the field throughout the decades, and the impact they left on the game. This hi-lo title is...

How does a piece of leather become a football? Readers discover the process step by step with clear text and photos demonstrating each part of the process.Author: Robin NelsonISBN-10: 1728431638ISBN-13: 9781728431635Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.70h x 7.40w x 0.10d

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...

Through colorful photos and simple text, follow the delicious journey from golden wheat fields to fresh-baked bread loaf.Author: Stacy Taus-BolstadISBN-10: 172842822XISBN-13: 9781728428222Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.10h x 8.00w x 0.30dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 11/01/2021 pg. 46

This title focuses on haunted battlefields and gives information related to current paranormal locations, theories, and place in popular culture. This hi-lo title is complete with colorful and spooky photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...

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...

This title takes a look at some of the greatest moments in soccer history It highlights the origin of the sport, the miracles that have happened on the field throughout the decades, and the impact they left on the game. This hi-lo title is...

A young readers adaptation of Steven Johnson's Extra Life, the story of how humans have doubled our lifespan in less than a century--and what to do with the extra life we now have. Humans live longer now than they ever have in their more...

Extra Extra Read all about it Discover the most bizarre and surprising news stories that are hard to believe but totally true. These wacky gems are taken from real news stories on subjects you might expect to find in your local paper -- world...

People love to share their personal encounters with ghosts and other spooky subjects. There are thousands of stories of ghost encounters on the Internet. This volume delves deep into some of the most famous stories of all time to get the scoop on what...

This deep-diving investigation features compelling evidence and riveting discussion on one of the greatest mysteries of the human experience: what happens after death? It includes first-person accounts of ghost encounters, along with feature articles and expert commentary. Topics covered include animal spirits, folklore, ghost...

"Davies's chatty, funny text and Layton's colorful illustrations will pull kids into this fascinating book about survival. . . . Exciting biology for the classroom." -- Booklist (starred review) From the persevering emperor penguins of the South Pole to the brave bacteria inside bubbling...

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are there really aliens visiting Earth to observe and interact with humans? In 1961, Betty and Barney Hill claimed to have experienced a bizarre night that included extraterrestrials, flying...

Introduce your little ones to wepa, or what is better known medically as ADHD, in both English and Spanish!A 2023 Best Book for Kids, New York Public LibraryHer mom thinks she is too messy; her teachers think she is too loud. But Abuela says...

Living through everyday childhood exploits with a large spark of imagination, a young girl grows up on the American plains. Catherine survives a cyclone and a small pox epidemic. Her youth is filled with new sights as her world expands to the Montana frontier...

Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. Tell Me Why There is Day and Night offers answers to their most compelling questions about the rotation of the earth. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge....

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about some of the world's most mysterious monsters with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 4: Beastly Tales will introduce kids to everything they need to...

Did you know that strawberries can be yellow, or that some dogs are allergic to cats? It's all weird ... but true The world can be a pretty wacky place Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 6th book in...

If you can imagine a place, you can go there. Imagine a place that makes you feel as free as a bird. Imagine a place where getting there is worth whatever it takes. Imagine a place that makes you feel like it's always been...

Learn about unexpected friendships and symbiotic relationships within the animal kingdom in this nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in wild animals and their surprising pals! Did you know that oxpeckers help out giraffes by eating pesky insects off of them? Or that...

Looking to inspire your little one to travel and one day become globetrotters, then Globetrotting Kaiden Explores is a great series for you and your child! Globetrotting Kaiden Explores inspires and helps educate your child about different places in the world and prepare them...

Why do we have eyebrows? Why are dogs' noses wet? Why does Earth have a moon? Why are some people color blind? The best-selling book in TIME For Kids' Big Book of Questions series is newly revised with updated information, photos, illustrations, and graphics...

A captivating new gift book featuring over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps! Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? Whatever happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And where exactly are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Get ready to...

When little Priscilla's grandpa dies, she discovers she has all kinds of questions about where he has gone.What is it like there?Is my dog in heaven with him?What do people in heaven do all day?Does Grandpa sleep in heaven?With playful rhyming text, supporting scriptures,...

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 other countries worldwide is like for other kids! Visit fascinating...

You might think you know what dragons look like. But not all dragons look the same. Find out how they fly and how they breathe fire. Learn all about the powerful bodies of these mighty beasts, and what makes each one special.Author: Matt DoedenISBN-10:...

Walter Wick's amazing puzzler celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new redesigned foil cover and an eye-popping magic-picture postcard!You may have seen drawings of impossible objects, but have you ever seen them photographed? Wick's book of optical illusions leaves readers of all ages wondering...

"BEST-SELLER, FEATURED ON ABC and NBC NEWS!"Welcome to the enchanting world of "Cicadas Don't Bug Me!" In this delightful rhyming adventure, children are invited to embark on a journey filled with vibrant photographs and captivating cicada facts. Join best-selling children's book author Christen M....

This title takes a look at some of the greatest moments in football history It highlights the origin of the sport, the miracles that have happened on the field throughout the decades, and the impact they left on the game. This hi-lo title is...

Since Hello Kitty first appeared on a coin purse in 1974, Sanrio has grown the brand into a worldwide phenomenon The famous white cat character has made a name for herself by appearing on everything from pencils to airplanes. This title explores Hello Kitty's...

Renowned physicist Alan Lightman, author of Ada and the Galaxies, turns his focus to light waves in a second story for children. There's only one gift Isabel wants for her sixth birthday: a way to see invisible things. She can hardly think of anything...

Looking for the perfect bedtime story for your little one?Unicorns Are Real is the perfect bedtime story for early readers - to drift off to dreamland with again and again!Some children go to sleep at night, while others sneak off with their favorite unicorn.Find...

This book goes to extremes to introduce kids to the best of the best in the world of over-achieving, amazing, record-setting pets! Pets are more than just our animal besties. They're totally extreme! From the largest to the smallest, the biggest braniacs to the...

When a famous bridge is scheduled to be torn down and replaced, people from all over gather to honor the beloved landmark. But to one woman, once a little girl, it's more than just a bridge. It's a friendly face and comforting structure she...

Filled with all-true facts comparing events, inventions and people that you would never believe existed at the same time in history, this brand new Ripley's Believe It or Not! series will warp your mind! We're comparing the world's most bizarre parallel events! Did you...

When a famous bridge is scheduled to be torn down and replaced, people from all over gather to honor the beloved landmark. But to one woman, once a little girl, it's more than just a bridge. It's a friendly face and comforting structure she...

Dare to Look! is the 10th book - and best yet - in the phenomenal bestselling Ripley's Believe It or Not! annual series. It offers up the world of weird in an all-new collection of unbelievable stories from across the globe. The new Ripley's...

When Deadly Creatures Fight - Who Would Win? Over many thousands of years some truly fearsome creatures have evolved. From big cats armed with razor sharp talons, and teeth capable of tearing through the toughest hide, through highly venomous reptiles, snakes and insects, to...

This cute little book with flaps tells a story of a group of plants that are being moved to a new flower shop.In this brightly illustrated book the basics of plant communication are being introduced to little kids using a simple narrative. As the...

Wood Wide Web: Understand how plants communicate!Plants--nice but boring? This book will change your mind! Open it and see how they talk without tongue, listen without ears, see without eyes, breathe without lungs, and behave intelligently without brain. Recent scientific findings will make you...

Are you a word person? A curiosity seeker? An explorer? Take a look at these twenty-six extraordinary individuals for whom love of language is an extreme sport. Step right up and read the genuine stories of writers so intoxicated by the shapes and sound...

Spin the wheel, lift flaps, and push sliders in this colorful and shiny board book designed to introduce engineering to very young readers with simple text and bold artwork. For fans of Quantum Physics for Babies and other board books in the Baby University...

Felicette, The Cat Who Touched the Moon... A real-life Parisian cat is rescued from homeless life on a Paris Street in 1963 to become the first and only feline among 14 cats to undergo training, testing and flight aboard a Veronique AGI rocket ship...

The Birth of Our New Baby is told through the eyes of a soon to be big sister who is a witness to (and so excited about) her mama's pregnancy and home birth. With fun, bright, colorful illustrations, this book is mindful of including...

Warning: you may want to cuddle this book!We've found the planet's cutest animals and squeezed them inside this adorable title. From fluffy pandas and penguin chicks to pygmy possums and inquisitive quokkas, discover a mix of family favorites and lesser-known critters, all accompanied with...

"Prepared for the most inquisitive readers, bringing answers to fresh questions they may not even have thought to ask" --Smithsonian Magazine "This is a multi-dimensional triumph." --Larry Gonick, Overeducated Cartoonist & Author of Cartoon Guide Series "An instant classic--a fun, fascinating must-read for any...

Visit the gross world of animals' disgusting eating habits, from blood to butts to barf. Find out the absolutely dreadful things some creatures eat and the nasty ways some animals get their food. From spiders eating their moms to frogs living in poop, you...

Did you know that a lion's roar can be heard up to five miles away? Or that an astronaut's heartbeat slows down in space? It's all totally weird ... but true The world can be a pretty wacky place Kids will have a blast...