Curiosities & Wonders - Kids

Trivia competition? What could be more fun! The second installment in this successful series gives fact-hungry kids more of what they love. Kids love to quiz friends and family and show off newfound knowledge. Packed with photos, and with a colorful, high-energy design, National...

Slime flies when you're having fun It's time for kids to grab their partners in slime and have a goo-reat time. Easy instructions and helpful color photos show how to create glitter, glow-in-the-dark, bubble, neon, chalkboard, stress ball, metallic, and other types of slime....

Get ready to have your mind blown with some hair-raising, eye-popping facts This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is all about YOU It's an exciting internal journey through your own wacky, weird, sometimes gross, but always fascinating human body....

Explores the superstition surrounding broken mirrors, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic...

How smart are dolphins? They're good at doing tricks, and they love fish But how much do we know about the ways dolphins communicate and relate to each other? In Do Dolphins Really Smile?, curious young readers will learn all the dolphin basics, as...

Think you know the Big Apple? Think again! Did you know that 25 species of shark swim off NYC's coastline? Or that astronauts can see the lights of Times Square from space? And get this: In New York, Sesame Street is a real place...

Explores the superstition surrounding walking under a ladder, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions,...

The official companion book to the special exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic, featuring an extraordinary treasure trove of magical artifacts, original drafts and drawings by J.K. Rowling, and additional material exclusive to the US run of this unforgettable exhibition!As we celebrate the...

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...

Nerdy Babies is a new series that will ignite curiosity in even the youngest readers and encourage them to ask questions and explore the world around them. In Nerdy Babies: Space, follow our intrepid infants into the great unknown. Check out the moon and...

This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series serves up tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of food Step up to the plate to get 100 percent new content, with 300 more of the amazing facts plus photos...

Some of the most awe-inspiring places formed without human aid. There are many incredible natural wonders to see, from mountains to canyons, oceans, and forests. Natural Wonder Bucket List examines some of the most amazing natural features of our planet. Easy-to-read text, vivid images,...

Explores the superstition surrounding what happens when someone spills salt, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical...

Elephants have thick skin, but just how thick? Turns out it's 50 times thicker than human skin and can add as much as 2,000 pounds (900kg) to the weight of this massive animal!Earth's smaller animals offer some sweet surprises, too. Hop on a honeybee...

How does a tiny acorn become a mighty oak tree? Readers discover the sequence of an oak tree's life cycle with step-by-step photos and clear text.Author: Emma Carlson-BerneISBN-10: 1728431662ISBN-13: 9781728431666Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.40w x 0.10d

This children's coloring book is full of happy, smiling, beautiful unicorns. For anyone who loves unicorns, this book makes a nice gift for ages 4 to 8 years.Please note this is not an adult coloring book and the style is that of an ordinary...

Explores the superstition surrounding knocking on wood, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a...

How does hot wax become a colorful crayon? First wax is melted. Then a worker adds color. Next the wax is shaped. Soon the wax hardens. Discover all the steps in the process of making a crayon.Author: Robin NelsonISBN-10: 1541597729ISBN-13: 9781541597723Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language:...

Celebrate the magic of snowflakes with this insightful and beautiful book about the science of snow. How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered inside this exploration of the science...

How does a cocoa bean become a delicious chocolate bar? Cocoa beans ripen. Workers open the pods. Next the sun dries the beans. The beans are roasted. Find out what step happens next in the process of making chocolate.Author: Robin NelsonISBN-10: 1541597273ISBN-13: 9781541597273Publisher: Lerner...

*A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY TOP TEN BEST BOOK OF 2023 FOR CHILDREN * A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR * A KIRKUS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR * A BOOKLIST EDITORS' CHOICE OF THE YEAR *★ "Vivid . . . mesmerizing...

This charming exploration of the night sky -- featuring a star finder and glow-in-the-dark stickers -- which has more than a quarter of a million young astronomers enjoying the night sky in countries around the world, is now completely revised and updated.A Child's Introduction...

From dinosaur paleontologist and snake-venom collector, to water-slide tester, Tower of London Ravenmaster, octopus keeper and panda nanny, discover the most fun, surprising and enjoyable jobs found on planet Earth - and see just how different and amazing the world of work can be.Find...

AS SEEN ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW - 50 fantastic experiments from bestselling author Steve Spangler- All experiments vetted by the scientists at the Smithsonian Institution- Step-by-step instructions with full color photosSmithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments gives curious young readers dozens of colorful, exciting projects...

The jobs we've lost are windows into the pastGladiators fought for glory. Ice harvesters chopped up lakes. In the USA, human computers, called rocket women, calculated the paths of the spaceships with pen and paper.All these jobs really existed. Now they are gone. This...

How does milk become delicious ice cream? A farmer milks cows. The milk is mixed and heated. Next a worker adds flavors. The mix gets cold. Watch what happens step by step as ice cream is made.Author: Stacy Taus-BolstadISBN-10: 1728414393ISBN-13: 9781728414393Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language:...

This fact-filled guide for kids 7 to 17 explores the world of architecture as you've never seen it before, from tiny shacks to vast palaces - and everything in between!''Given the global spread of coverage and the unusual buildings chosen, this is a must...

19 unicorns are playing hide and seek. Where could they be, let's take a peek! In this fun, find the unicorn puzzle game, you'll travel through forests, parks, a funfair, a sunny beach, a winter wonderland and many more locations in the search for...

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Did you know?The world's largest football shirt is over 80m long.In 2002, Australia won a World Cup qualifying game by 31-0.Danish referee Henning Erikstrup's fake teeth fell out when...

Search through the Amazon forest and incredible animals in this exciting bilingual book for 0-3 year olds. Climb through the layers of the busy rainforest and discover lots of animals along the way. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find...

From hot dogs and hamburgers to ice cream and pizza, this fascinating book is full of fun facts and stories of the origins of some of America's most popular foods. Why is there no ham in hamburgers? How did we make ice cream before...

Kids will guffaw and get totally grossed out with these wild science-based facts and jokes Q: How do you get a baby astronaut to sleep? A: You rocket Enjoy a little fun, foul science Find out about stinky space stations, disease busters, criminal forensics,...

Will silver kill a werewolf? How does a person turn into a werewolf? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of...

Did you know that rats prefer classical music to jazz? Or that you can swim as fast in syrup as you can in water? It's all totally weird ... but true The world can be a pretty wacky place Kids will have a blast...

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 is like for other kids!Visit fascinating...

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...

From zapping, stinging, even singing, to playing dead or having a see-through head, discover the interesting things different fish do to survive in this delightful non-fiction picture book. Fish have fins and gills and tails. All fish swim and most have scales. But not...

A book for curious kids filled with unforgettable facts, from the brilliant to the bizarre! What's the furthest distance ever run without stopping? Which language has the most words? How many times do we blink each day, year, or in an entire lifetime? How...

Do dragons only breathe fire? How long does it take for a baby dragon to hatch? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make...

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts--and unity and connection are most important of all--in a beautifully illustrated counting book with a timely message. One can be one thing all on its own--one star, one stream, one stick, one stone. But...

The Pages of this book are sutible for crayons and colored pencils for kids.Each picture is printed on one side of 60 Ib color paper to minimize scoring and bleed-thorough. It's also sutible for framing. Parent should teach children how to use this book...

Winner of the Children's Choice Book of the Year Award for grades 5-6 Did you know fortune cookies aren't even found in China? Or that alligators don't actually live in the sewers of New York City? Want to prove it to your friends? This...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac(TM) comes a full-color, full-of-fun, oversize book packed with thousands of awesome facts about America--everything about the 50 states and beyond. Kids want to learn about the world around them, and with this engaging, colorful collection...

Are all zombies clumsy and slow? Do zombies ever attack alone? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark....

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes animals that seem to take over the brains of other animals. Explains how parasites can alter their hosts' behaviors to use the host for their survival.Author: Kirsten W. LarsonISBN-10: 1607537834ISBN-13: 9781607537830Publisher: Amicus High InterestLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2015Pages: 32Format:...

This book provides a unique look at the Black Macaque, a species of primate found only in certain parts of Indonesia. It explores 30 fun facts about these animals, from their diet and behavior to their habitat and conservation status. It also examines the...

Readers will meet the fascinating main characters featured in many myths and legends. Award-winning children's book author and former U.S. Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis not only examines creatures of popular legends such as mummies, werewolves, and zombies, but he also introduces lesser-known-but-just-as-menacing...

This title explores the ways state fairs were established, how they evolved and expanded, and how state fairs became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity,...

Crazy-but-true stories about history, geography, and human achievement make this acclaimed nonfiction series perfect for fans of curiosities and wonders. A fun way for middle graders to explore ways to separate fact from fiction. Did you know that a young girl once saved an...

Read, learn, build, and have fun in six sensational cities around the world with this innovative book and play setThis sturdy board book features great information on six cities around the world alongside pages with chunky press-out pieces that can be used to build...