Curiosities & Wonders - Kids

Highlights fascinating facts about dogs, from their domestication to their role as beloved pets today. Learn about the Saint Bernard who saved the lives of more than 40 people, dogs that yodel instead of bark, the Japanese dog that spent nine years waiting for...

Throughout history, the human imagination has inspired the creation of fantastical creatures and sinister monsters. Perhaps one of the most well known is the vampire, a bloodsucking human cursed to forever prey on victims in the night. Vampires have lived in legends and stories...

Did you know that trolls use their ugly appearance to scare humans? Some trolls can have more than 12 heads. Learn more about these mythical creatures in Trolls, part of the Legends and Fairy Tales series Legends and Fairy Tales is a series of...

Did you know that fairies are also known as Little Folk? In some legends, they have a king or a queen and live in a place called Fairyland. Learn more about these mythical creatures in Fairies, part of the Legends and Fairy Tales series....

With little physical evidence, but many sightings, there is ongoing controversy about whether or not Bigfoot exists. This exploration provides historical information, photographs, and factual research to show readers why this is a hotly debated--and endlessly intriguing--topic. The fun monster mystery encourages critical thinking...

Some people affectionately call her Nessie. Others call her a hoax. The provided historical information, eyewitness tales, and details about studies and their findings make this an in-depth survey of one of the most sought after creatures on the planet--the Loch Ness Monster.Author: Jennifer...

In The Superheroes' Guide to Dominating Their Universe, Kid Universe (Kid Uni for short) takes young minds on a transformative quest -- a journey in which readers are encouraged to explore and master their uniqueness. With Kid Uni leading the way, young superheroes-in-training gain...

From card tricks to reading minds, the art of magic lies in the magician's or illusionist's ability to deceive the audience. Read about the mysteries that lie behind some of the most spectacular magic tricks and illusions ever performed, including slight of hand, escapology,...

How does something enormous suddenly disappear? Readers will be amazed by how frequently large ships are lost without a trace. But sometimes it is just the crew that has disappeared. Get the facts on the Bermuda Triangle, the Mary Celeste, the Flying Dutchman, the...

Discover fascinating facts and figures about the longest things in the world! From the longest bridge to the longest dinosaur, find out what makes it into the top ten from end to end.Author: Ben HubbardISBN-10: 0778774899ISBN-13: 9780778774891Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2010Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.57lbsSize:...

Do you think you would have enjoyed living in ancient Greece? Daily life was ruled over by the gods - and they could be a mean bunch! This book is full of fascinating facts about Greek daily life, religion, philosophy, and warfare.Author: Shalini VallepurISBN-10:...

From Michelangelo's paintings to climbing the world's highest mountains and breaking the sound barrier, this book offers a glimpse of the greatest achievements made by humans in history. Bite-sized bits of information combine with relevant images to make it easy to access useful facts...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind battlefields around the world that are reported to be haunted. Readers will evaluate the eyewitness accounts and historical records of ghostly soldiers and other figures that haunt the sites of war and destruction. A narrative...

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind towns and villages around the world that are reported to be haunted. Narrative stories of haunted houses, disaster sites, and spooky streets are told in this engaging book. Readers will examine eyewitness accounts and historical...

Is it really possible to create a zombie? Many people believe they can. This amazing book reveals the truth behind the science in creating a zombie out of a real human.Author: Anne RooneyISBN-10: 0778737675ISBN-13: 9780778737674Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2008Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.59lbsSize:...

A small percentage of people believe in conspiracy theories - stories about secret plans to commit crimes and hide the truth. Readers will be shocked by such outrageous claims as Queen Victoria's grandson was Jack the Ripper, U.S. President Roosevelt allowed the Japanese to...

Presents an exploration of ghosts and spirits, recounting tales of haunted houses, messages from deceased wives or other loved ones, poltergeists and more.Author: Rebecca StefoffISBN-10: 0761426345ISBN-13: 9780761426349Publisher: Cavendish Square PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2008Pages: 96Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 9.05h x 7.35w x 0.47d

Author: Amanda AlcornISBN-13: 9798234059758Publisher: Wild Soul PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/15/2026Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d

Discover a strange, spooky, and glow-in-the-dark fish living in the deep sea - the Anglerfish!What glows like a flashlight, waits in the shadows, and swallows prey bigger than itself? Meet the anglerfish, one of the most mysterious creatures of the deep sea. Hidden in...

Whale sharks have tiny teeth covering their eyeballs! It's Weird But True! And this fin-tastic, photo- and fact-packed book in the best-selling series is the most jaw-some yet! Sink your chompers into these wild facts: Great white sharks can detect a single drop of...

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...

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...

A fun, fantastic compendium of everything cute, with tons of kawaii illustrations and fantastic photographs! This is your ultimate encyclopedia of EVERYTHING cute! Enter a world full of the very cutest animals, including unicorns, axoltls, narwhals, sloths, puppies, kittens and many more. Other entries...

Take a trip around the world to see amazing canyons that have formed on Earth.Author: Gail TerpISBN-10: 1543557783ISBN-13: 9781543557787Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 500487 / Amazing Canyons...

Take a trip around the world to see amazing lakes that have formed on Earth.Author: Roxanne TroupISBN-10: 1543557740ISBN-13: 9781543557749Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 500491 / Amazing Lakes...

Take a trip around the world to see amazing deserts landscapes.Author: Rachel CastroISBN-10: 1543557767ISBN-13: 9781543557763Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 500489 / Amazing Deserts Around the World

Did you know that the White House is haunted? Read this book to discover the many ghosts that people say live in the White House!Author: Tammy GagneISBN-10: 154354150XISBN-13: 9781543541502Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.00h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.3Point...

Some people believe that famous pirates, ship captains, and other sailors never leave the ship where they died! Read this book to find out more about haunted ships.Author: Tammy GagneISBN-10: 1543541496ISBN-13: 9781543541496Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.00h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated...

Have you ever thought about looking for ghosts? If so, you might call yourself a ghost hunter! Read this book to find out about the tech that ghost hunters use to prove they have seen a ghost.Author: Ellis M. ReedISBN-10: 1543541542ISBN-13: 9781543541540Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage:...

Some people believe that soldiers who die in combat never leave the place where they died. Read this book to find out more about ghosts of war.Author: Tammy GagneISBN-10: 154354147XISBN-13: 9781543541472Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

A little boy, his love of garbage trucks, and his dream to become a garbage man one day.Author: Lisa M. Rubens-WraggISBN-10: 1494215004ISBN-13: 9781494215002Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/18/2013Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.06d

Did you know that monsters are real?! This book is filled with fun facts about dragons, vampires, the Yeti, and more! Did you know that the Yeti roams around Mount Everest, the tallest peak on the entire planet? How about that the Loch Ness...

Did you know that monsters are real?! This book is filled with fun facts about dragons, vampires, the Yeti, and more! Did you know that the Yeti roams around Mount Everest, the tallest peak on the entire planet? How about that the Loch Ness...

A curious child asks big, timeless questions-What is death? What is religion? Why do people believe different things?-and a loving parent tries to answer in ways a young mind can truly grasp. This book becomes that bridge. Designed as a simple, engaging dialogue between...

From the tiny organisms thriving all around us to the invisible energy waves sending signals to our gadgets, the world is brimming with activity that we can't see.Some things can only be seen with the most powerful microscopes, while other things are just plain...

The sky we see at night holds so many mysteries. It's so big and has zillions of stars. What is out there? Do you see what I see?Night Sky, Oh Night Sky is the perfect bedtime book to explore the curiosity children have about...

ABC Animal Alphabet: Rhyming & Learning is a bright, joyful introduction to letters, animals, and early language skills!Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers, this engaging book uses fun rhymes, vivid colors, and adorable animal illustrations to help children connect each letter with a...

Discover the wonder of Wyoming!From Old Faithful to wild mustangs, Why Wyoming? takes young readers on a rhyming adventure through the Cowboy State's breathtaking landscapes, fascinating history, and amazing wildlife. Perfect for curious kids and families who love learning about the world around them.Why...

What do you do when you are tasked with a big challenge?Oscar and his friends have to complete a community project for school. Oscar is known for his observation skills, and notices the school playground and the community garden can use some sprucing up....

Curiosities and wonders of colour in our world are explored through informative text and vibrant colourful images for children. Dive into the bright and beautiful world of colours, and learn about colour mixing, light and colour, warm and cool colours, colours in nature, art...

In Unexplained: Mysterious Disappearances, readers in grades 5-9 will explore people and places throughout history that have been involved with sudden, mysterious disappearances. What happened to Amelia Earhart? Why is the Bermuda Triangle so mysterious? In some cases, theories can explain what happened. In...

A talking watch. An overcoat for two people. A pair of training pants for poodles. In his companion to Weird & Wacky Inventions, Jim Murphy shows kids some additional baffling and utterly silly inventions in the form of a guessing game that is both...

Hear "abominable" and you may well think disgusting, detestable, disagreeable. Hear "snowman" and you think adorable. But put the two words together--Abominable Snowman--and you get a mystery. In this page-turner, students will read about people who claim to have seen the creature--even to have...

The idea that demons can possess a persons body and soul exists in cultures and religions around the globe, and has done so since well before the beginning of recorded history. The symptoms of possession are terrifying and bizarre. Over the centuries, therefore, all...

This book introduces readers to a mysterious waterfall in Minnesota 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 access to...

This book introduces readers to the mysterious Crooked Forest in Poland and the debate about what caused this natural phenomenon. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers...

This book introduces readers to the many fairy circles in Namibia and the debate about what causes this natural phenomenon. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers...

This book introduces readers to the stunning Sea of Stars in the Maldives and how tiny organisms light up the water each night. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the...

Did a race of ancient giants once inhabit the Americas? Analyzing the historical and archaeological evidence, this title provides ample proof that our ancestors in the ancient Americas were much taller and a lot more mysterious than we imagine. Their exploits inspired the Native...

Strange things happen all around us. Take a look at some stories that are anything but ordinary! From bizarre beasts to incredible natural phenomena, readers will be enthralled. Carefully reviewed text highlights a variety of bizarre information that appeal to even the most reluctant...