Curiosities & Wonders - Kids

A Puppy Adventure For The Ages!This is a collection of the first three true stories about an unforgettable puppy named Bailey. Bailey is a kind and happy dog who has the quality of life that most pets dream about. Bailey struggles to find his...

Awaken a sense of adventure (and maybe a Kraken) with a collection of Norse mythology for kids 8 to 12 What is more awesome than the hammer-wielding thunder-god, Thor; the Queen of Asgard and all-knowing goddess, Frigg; or the gigantic sea serpent, Jormungand? Norse...

Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the fascinating text and compelling infographics, and then decide for themselves what's really going on with crop circles.Author: Kyla SteinkrausISBN-10: 1644662167ISBN-13: 9781644662168Publisher: Bolt!Language: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2017Pages: 32Format: PaperbackAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point...

This book has been written for bright young people who want some extra material to add to their mathematical skills and to introduce some further topics of interest. It presents a range of topics in a friendly and informative way with examples and questions...

Young children are naturally curious about animals. Snakes Shed Their Skin offers answers to their most compelling questions about why snakes shed periodically. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a...

Find out what really happened when a strange man hijacked an airplane in 1971 and then parachuted out of it, never to be seen again. What is the truth behind the mystery of the man who came to be known as D. B. Cooper?...

Author: Jenny KellettISBN-10: 6192640378ISBN-13: 9786192640378Publisher: Bellanova BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/07/2023Pages: 84Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d

★ A Kirkus Best Book of 2021: A Best Informational Picture Book★ A Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) Best Children's Book of 2021★ A Spirituality & Practice Best Spiritual Book of 2021Based on a real scientific event and inspired by a beloved real human in...

Cornelius the cat learns a valuable lesson about how to deal with his beliefs, and how to look at and and listen to the beliefs of others. Confirmation bias can be a real problem in your growing child! Come learn along with Cornelius and...

Come take a fantastic ride with L'il Scoot as he witnesses the magic of Christmas. Scoot gets to meet Santa, ride in his sleigh, visit the North Pole, and get a new start. Let's join Scoot on his adventure to find his new family...

Did you know that volcanoes once erupted on the moon, or that a group of sharks is called a shiver? It's all weird ... but true The world can be a pretty wacky place Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in...

From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful Odd Jobs: Ghost Hunter is HIGH interest combined with a LOW level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers' interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding,...

From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful Odd Jobs: Tattoo Artist is HIGH interest combined with a LOW level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers' interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding,...

A high-interest inquiry into the possible existence of North America's fabled blood-sucking chupacabras, emphasizing reported sightings as well as strange findings.Author: Laura K. MurrayISBN-10: 1628323701ISBN-13: 9781628323702Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2017Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.40w x 0.20dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2017 pg....

DISCOVER, WONDER, EXPLORE, IMAGINEYou have found the book that is a wild, whirling tornado of breathless fascination.This book, a gift for kids who revel in reading (or even those who find it tedious) is a most extraordinary, gratifying, daring affair, teeming with life and...

From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful Odd Jobs: Mortician is HIGH interest combined with a LOW level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers' interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding, and...

Presents stories of crop circles, designs that appear in crop fields, often overnight. Examines the evidence of various explanations.Author: Allison LassieurISBN-10: 1607538040ISBN-13: 9781607538042Publisher: Amicus High InterestLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2015Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.50h x 6.50w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.4Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower...

This book serves as an introduction and overview of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Majestic pyramids, grand monuments, and towering statues are among the many wonders that have graced the list.Author: Michelle LaliberteISBN-10: 1464402302ISBN-13: 9781464402302Publisher: Enslow PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/16/2013Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize:...

Did you know that plants can get fevers, or that some turtles glow in the dark? It's all totally weird ... but true The world can be a pretty wacky place Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 8th book...

Presents stories of planes and ships that have disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle, examining the evidence of various explanations, ultimately stating that the disappearances remain a mystery.Author: Allison LassieurISBN-10: 1607538032ISBN-13: 9781607538035Publisher: Amicus High InterestLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2015Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.50h x 6.40w x...

Explore the exciting world of soccer through the pages of "Soccer: Stories, Strategies, and Epic Challenges." This book will take you on a fascinating journey through the history of soccer, from its fascinating origins to the legends of the present time.In the first chapter,...

More exciting than a video game, this boredom-busting book is an explosion of information about sensational topics kids love: dessert, underwear, amusement parks, pirates, famous criminals, marsupials, Ancient Egypt, famous landmarks, you name it! The new 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 2 has even...

Presents the story of the lost city of Atlantis and examines discoveries that are claimed to be Atlantis, ultimately stating there is no hard proof that Atlantis existed.Author: Allison LassieurISBN-10: 1607538024ISBN-13: 9781607538028Publisher: Amicus High InterestLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2015Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.50h x 6.60w...

This volume explores the topic of paranormal phenomena by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue. The essays investigate topics such as the existence of ghosts, psychic abilities, reincarnation, and extraterrestrial spacecraft. Scientists, parapsychologists, theologians, and...

A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year * An Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee * A New York State Reading Association 2023 Charlotte Award WinnerAward-winning author-illustrator Drew Sheneman brings budding paleontologists the truth about dinosaurs in this informative and hilarious nonfiction...

"Thank You, Oh World" is a captivating and enchanting children's book that embarks on a remarkable journey of gratitude, exploration, and the profound connection between a child and the world they inhabit. This delightful poem, complemented by stunning illustrations, is a celebration of the...

In "Mystery Mansion Mayhem" a whimsical town of monsters eagerly awaits their favorite day in October. On this special day, they showcase enchanting tricks to their friends, hoping for delicious treats in return. Through these spooky and fun encounters, young readers learn basic math...

From the creators of the What If...? Conference comes a quirky book that encourages kids to explore and engage with the world around them by asking more than eighty wild, absurd, and thought provoking questions. What if a book didn't just tell you how...

More fun than a barrel of monkeys and more interesting than reality TV-- this brain candy-filled book is an explosion of information about sensational topics kids love: royalty, gravity, bioluminescence, sloths, wildfires, bubblegum, cars, breakfast, aliens, you name it! It's a fantastic, fact-filled edition...

Discover the top-ten most lethal dinosaurs to have roamed the earth--which are not as obvious as you might think! The new Top Ten series introduces a wide range of subjects to children in a way that plays off their innate sense of excitement and...

Discover the top-ten most dangerous volcanoes on earth--and what makes them so explosive! The new Top Ten series presents a wide range of subjects to children in a way that plays off their innate sense of excitement and curiosity. Most Explosive Volcanoes presents a...

Scientific breakthroughs are often regarded with suspicion, especially those that diverge substantially from established theories. New ideas are tested by scientists around the world to ensure that they hold up to scrutiny. This book takes a look at the instances when, despite these precautions,...

Welcome to FACTopia!, a wonderland of crazily connected facts.Choose your own path through this hilarious world of 400 facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Every fact in the book is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information.Did you...

Join Logan on a heartwarming adventure as he embarks on his very first day of daycare in this charming children's book by Shakeema Funchess.Logan is a curious and spirited little boy who is eager to explore the world around him. But when the time...

You'll find it on a map--but you'll never get anywhere near this top secret military base. What exactly is going on there? Is Area 51 a top secret military base that lies in the middle of the barren Nevada desert? Or could it actually...

Experience Alcatraz as you've never seen it before--up close and personal YOU CHOOSE the path you take through this haunted prison site. Follow the path of a modern-day visitor in this thrilling nonfiction title.Author: Matt ChandlerISBN-10: 1515725804ISBN-13: 9781515725800Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 112Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Bailey and Daddy wake up one morning and get ready for their morning walk. It seems like a normal day until Bailey and Daddy see a dog that looks a bit lost. When they see the lost dog alone in the park later that...

This title looks at adventure world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the people who have earned them. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Have you ever wondered what wheat harvest really looks like? Ride along with Grandpa, Uncle Joe and Henry to see for yourself.Author: Michael ScottISBN-10: 142082516XISBN-13: 9781420825169Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/02/2005Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d

An ALA Notable Children's Book and Best Book for Young Adults Guggenheim Fellow John Fleischman separates fact from legend in this delightfully gruesome tale about Phineas Gage, the man with the hole in his skull. In 1848, Phineas Gage was just a normal man...

This title looks at accidental world records and gives information related to the types of records broken and the people who have earned them. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

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...

Why do we sleep? How do sharks snooze underwater? Where is the oldest bed in the world? In this compendium of 5-minute really true stories about bedtime, you can go on a journey of wonder and learning to find out the answers to all...

"The World of Dinosaurs: Discovering Prehistoric Creatures."Enter the fascinating world of dinosaurs with this book packed with stunning images and exciting information! "The World of Dinosaurs" is an extraordinary journey into the past, allowing you to explore the age of dinosaurs as never before.Discover...

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 next in the best-selling Weird But True line features National Geographic Kids' two best topics--Weird But True and animals--together in an irresistable combination Get ready to ooh, ahh, and awww with wacky stats, tidbits, and trivia about the many ways animals can be...

"An Earth-rattling adventure!"Discover the thrilling world of earthquakes with 'The Ultimate Earthquake Book'! This engaging and informative guide takes readers on a journey through the rumbling, shaking, and shifting of our planet. Perfect for young geologists aged 9 and up, this book offers a...

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....

What Witches Wear is an engaging and colorful exploration of what it means to be a modern witch. Have you ever wondered what a witch looks like? Do they all wear black capes and pointed hats, or could witches be more common than we...

Get ready to take a thrilling journey to the mesmerizing world of powerful gods, terrifying monsters and courageous heroes. Greek Heroes and Mythical Beasts is packed with profiles of the most amazing characters from ancient Greek mythology. It also combines breathtakingly vivid images, fascinating...