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  • Sea Serpents by Troupe, Thomas Kingsley
    Thomas Kingsley Troupe

    Sea Serpents

    During the Middle Ages, mapmakers placed sea serpents on maps to warn sailors of their presence. But did they really help the seafarers avoid their doom? Young readers will sail through the pages of this high-low title that uncovers the mystery of mythical sea...
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  • Crossing Your Fingers by Dalgleish, Sharon
    Sharon Dalgleish

    Crossing Your Fingers

    Explores the superstition surrounding crossing your fingers, 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...
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  • Ultimate Weird But True 2: 1,000 Wild & Wacky Facts & Photos! by National Geographic
    National Geographic

    Ultimate Weird But True 2: 1,000 Wild & Wacky Facts & Photos!

    Ultimate Weird But True 2 proves once again that truth really is stranger than fiction--with even more outrageous photos and fun-tastic facts! Did you know that an elephant can weigh as much as 14 lions, that Albania has 27 words for "mustache," or that...
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  • Australia's Pink Lakes by Hutchison, Patricia
    Patricia Hutchison

    Australia's Pink Lakes

    This book introduces readers to the many pink lakes found in Australia and how this natural phenomenon came to be. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers...
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  • The Curse of the Evil Eye by Maccarald, Clara
    Clara Maccarald

    The Curse of the Evil Eye

    Explores the superstition surrounding the curse of the evil eye, 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...
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  • Magic or Science? by Piot, Jean-Christophe
    Jean-Christophe Piot

    Magic or Science?

    Magicians pull off fantastic feats: Levitating a meter above the ground, charming a snake with a flute, finding lost objects with the help of a pendulum, swallowing a sword or walking on embers ... But how do they do it? Is it magic or...
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  • Weird But True Human Body: 300 Outrageous Facts about Your Awesome Anatomy by National Geographic Kids
    National Geographic Kids

    Weird But True Human Body: 300 Outrageous Facts about Your Awesome Anatomy

    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....
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  • Friday the 13th by Gagne, Tammy
    Tammy Gagne

    Friday the 13th

    Explores the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th, 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...
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  • The Story of Corn: It Starts with a Seed by Nelson, Robin
    Robin Nelson

    The Story of Corn: It Starts with a Seed

    How does a seed become a yummy ear of corn? A farmer plants seeds. The seeds change into plants. Plants grow. Soon cobs grow on the plants. Learn about the life cycle of corn step by step. Author: Robin NelsonISBN-10: 1728414377ISBN-13: 9781728414379Publisher: Lerner Publications...
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  • Black Cats by Maccarald, Clara
    Clara Maccarald

    Black Cats

    Explores the superstition surrounding black cats, 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...
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  • Your Amazing Digestion from Mouth Through Intestine by Settel, Joanne
    Joanne Settel

    Your Amazing Digestion from Mouth Through Intestine

    Dr. Joanne Settel has all the answers to our most burning questions in this wacky and informative book of poems about our digestive systems. Have you ever wondered... Why spicy foods can make you sweat? Why garlic makes your breath so stinky? Just how...
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  • Weird But True! 4: 350 Outrageous Facts by National Geographic Kids
    National Geographic Kids

    Weird But True! 4: 350 Outrageous Facts

    Did you know that lemons can power lightbulbs, or that some goats climb trees? 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 4th book in the...
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  • Lucky Numbers by Gagne, Tammy
    Tammy Gagne

    Lucky Numbers

    Explores the superstition surrounding lucky numbers, 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...
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  • Weird But True 2: Expanded Edition by National Geographic Kids
    National Geographic Kids

    Weird But True 2: Expanded Edition

    Did you know that a great white shark can weigh as much as 15 gorillas? Or that meteorites the size of basketballs land on Earth about once a month? It's all totally weird ... but true The world can be a pretty wacky place...
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  • National Geographic Kids Weird But True!: Ripped from the Headlines 3: Real-Life Stories You Have to Read to Believe by National Geographic Kids
    National Geographic Kids

    National Geographic Kids Weird But True!: Ripped from the Headlines 3: Real-Life Stories You Have to Read to Believe

    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...
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  • Lucky Horseshoes by Havemeyer, Janie
    Janie Havemeyer

    Lucky Horseshoes

    Explores the superstition surrounding lucky horseshoes, 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...
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  • Slime 101: How to Make Stretchy, Fluffy, Glittery & Colorful Slime! by Wright, Natalie
    Natalie Wright

    Slime 101: How to Make Stretchy, Fluffy, Glittery & Colorful Slime!

    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....
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  • Weird But True Human Body: 300 Outrageous Facts about Your Awesome Anatomy by National Geographic Kids
    National Geographic Kids

    Weird But True Human Body: 300 Outrageous Facts about Your Awesome Anatomy

    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....
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  • Broken Mirrors by Gagne, Tammy
    Tammy Gagne

    Broken Mirrors

    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...
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  • Do Dolphins Really Smile? by Driscoll, Laura
    Laura Driscoll

    Do Dolphins Really Smile?

    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...
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  • Weird But True New York City: 300 Bizarre Facts about the Big Apple by National Geographic
    National Geographic

    Weird But True New York City: 300 Bizarre Facts about the Big Apple

    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...
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  • Walking Under a Ladder by Bates, Mary
    Mary Bates

    Walking Under a Ladder

    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,...
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  • Harry Potter: A History of Magic (American Edition) by British Library
    British Library

    Harry Potter: A History of Magic (American Edition)

    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...
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  • What Do We Know about Bigfoot? by Korte, Steve
    Steve Korté

    What Do We Know about Bigfoot?

    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...
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  • Nerdy Babies: Space by Kastner, Emmy
    Emmy Kastner

    Nerdy Babies: Space

    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...
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  • Weird But True Food: 300 Bite-Size Facts about Incredible Edibles by National Geographic Kids
    National Geographic Kids

    Weird But True Food: 300 Bite-Size Facts about Incredible Edibles

    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...
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  • Natural Wonder Bucket List by London, Martha
    Martha London

    Natural Wonder Bucket List

    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,...
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  • Salt by Cooke, Joanna K.
    Joanna K. Cooke

    Salt

    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...
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  • Brain Candy 3 by Harris, Michelle
    Michelle Harris

    Brain Candy 3

    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...
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  • The Story of an Oak Tree: It Starts with an Acorn by Carlson-Berne, Emma
    Emma Carlson-Berne

    The Story of an Oak Tree: It Starts with an Acorn

    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
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  • Unicorn Coloring Book For Kids Ages 4-8 (US Edition) by Bear, Silly
    Silly Bear

    Unicorn Coloring Book For Kids Ages 4-8 (US Edition)

    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...
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  • Knocking on Wood by Gagne, Tammy
    Tammy Gagne

    Knocking on Wood

    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...
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  • The Story of a Crayon: It Starts with Wax by Nelson, Robin
    Robin Nelson

    The Story of a Crayon: It Starts with Wax

    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:...
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  • The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter's Wonder (Weather Books for Kids, Winter Children's Books, Science Kids Books) by Cassino, Mark
    Mark Cassino

    The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter's Wonder

    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...
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  • The Story of Chocolate: It Starts with Cocoa Beans by Nelson, Robin
    Robin Nelson

    The Story of Chocolate: It Starts with Cocoa Beans

    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...
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  • Ancestory: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave Art by Salyer, Hannah
    Hannah Salyer

    Ancestory: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave Art

    *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...
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  • A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--And How You Can Find Them in the Sky by Hamilton, Meredith
    Meredith Hamilton

    A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--And How You Can Find Them in the Sky

    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...
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  • Lonely Planet Kids World's Coolest Jobs 1: Discover 40 Awesome Careers! by Kids, Lonely Planet
    Lonely Planet Kids

    Lonely Planet Kids World's Coolest Jobs: Discover 40 Awesome Careers!

    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...
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  • Smithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments: 50+ Quick, Easy and Awesome Projects for Kids by Spangler, Steve
    Steve Spangler

    Smithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments: 50+ Quick, Easy and Awesome Projects for Kids

    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...
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  • Astonishing and Extinct Professions: Coffee Smellers, Gladiators and Other Unbelievable Professions That Really Existed by Rottmann, Markus
    Markus Rottmann

    Astonishing and Extinct Professions: 89 Jobs You Will Never Do

    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...
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  • The Story of Ice Cream: It Starts with Milk by Taus-Bolstad, Stacy
    Stacy Taus-Bolstad

    The Story of Ice Cream: It Starts with Milk

    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:...
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  • Atlas of Amazing Architecture: The Most Incredible Buildings You've (Probably) Never Heard of by Allen, Peter
    Peter Allen

    Atlas of Amazing Architecture: The Most Incredible Buildings You've (Probably) Never Heard of

    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...
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  • Help! My Unicorns Have Vanished!: A Fun Where's Wally/Waldo Style Book for 2-5 Year Olds by Books, Webber
    Webber Books

    Help! My Unicorns Have Vanished!: A Fun Where's Wally/Waldo Style Book for 2-5 Year Olds

    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...
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  • Amazing Football Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to Know by Gifford, Clive
    Clive Gifford

    Amazing Football Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to Know

    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...
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  • Bilingual Pop-Up Peekaboo! Rainforest - La Selva by Dk
    DK

    Bilingual Pop-Up Peekaboo! Rainforest - La Selva

    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...
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  • There's No Ham in Hamburgers: Facts and Folklore about Our Favorite Foods by Zachman, Kim
    Kim Zachman

    There's No Ham in Hamburgers: Facts and Folklore about Our Favorite Foods

    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...
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  • Discover Werewolves by Loh-Hagan, Virginia
    Virginia Loh-Hagan

    Discover Werewolves

    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...
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  • Weird But True 9: Expanded Edition by National Geographic Kids
    National Geographic Kids

    Weird But True 9: Expanded Edition

    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...
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  • Kids On Earth: A Children's Documentary Series Exploring Global Cultures & The Natural World: Guatemala by David, Sensei Paul
    Sensei Paul David

    Kids On Earth: A Children's Documentary Series Exploring Global Cultures & The Natural World: Guatemala

    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...
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  • Those Dirty Fire Boots by Michuck, Debbie
    Debbie Michuck

    Those Dirty Fire Boots

    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...
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