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Africa
Did you know that humans have lived in Africa longer than any other place on Earth? Have you heard that the continent is home to the world's largest hot desert? Or that each year, millions of animals cross this huge, dry landscape during the...- $29.95
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Ancient China
Did you know the umbrella and toilet paper were both invented in China? Or that many ancient emperors believed they were descended from dragons? How about that kites were first used as warning signals in ancient China? Walk along miles and miles of the...- $28.50
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Ancient Egypt
Did you know ancient Egyptians would shave their eyebrows in mourning if their cats died? Or that the first pharaoh may have been killed by a trampling hippo? You may know that a mummy's brain was removed through its nose before the body was...- $28.50
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Ancient Greece
How would you like to use a public toilet every time you had to go? Or compete in an Olympic wrestling event where the only rules were no biting or gauging? Well, that was life in ancient Greece And if you think we're far...- $28.50
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Ancient Greece
How would you like to use a public toilet every time you had to go? Or compete in an Olympic wrestling event where the only rules were no biting or gauging? Well, that was life in ancient Greece And if you think we're far...- $7.99
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Ancient Rome
Did you know that the Ancient Romans ate while lying down? Or that they spread a sauce made of fish guts over their food? What about that gladiator sweat was sold as a beauty product in Ancient Rome? Travel along roads that are still...- $28.50
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Animals
A fuzzy wombat pops out cube-shaped poop, the sloth moves so slowly that algae actually grow on it, and a pet pooch's sense of smell is at least 10,000 times stronger than a human sniffer. And that's not all. The animal kingdom is full...- $28.50
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Animals
A fuzzy wombat pops out cube-shaped poop, the sloth moves so slowly that algae actually grow on it, and a pet pooch's sense of smell is at least 10,000 times stronger than a human sniffer. And that's not all. The animal kingdom is full...- $7.99
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Antarctica
You may have heard that Antarctica is covered in ice, but did you know it's actually a desert? In fact, it gets so little precipitation that scientists believe its ice sheet has taken more than 45 million years to form. The incredible continent has...- $29.95
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Bridges
Did you know that there's a dragon-shaped bridge that breathes fire? Have you heard of the bridge built over ice? Or that some bridges from thousands of years ago are still standing today? All these structures are marvels of engineering! Discover extreme facts about...- $29.95
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Bubble Gum
Pop! Bubble gum is a fun treat, but did you know it was first made by mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite candy. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!Author: Catherine...- $26.99
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Bubble Gum
Pop! Bubble gum is a fun treat, but did you know it was first made by mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite candy. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!Author: Catherine...- $6.99
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are delicious, but did you know they were a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite treat. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!Author: Catherine C. FinanISBN-10: 8885093426ISBN-13: 9798885093422Publisher:...- $26.99
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are delicious, but did you know they were a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite treat. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!Author: Catherine C. FinanISBN-10: 8885094643ISBN-13: 9798885094641Publisher:...- $6.99
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Dams
Have you ever wondered what engineers do with the water of a river as they are building a dam? Sometimes, they move the entire river out of the way! And did you know there's a dam so big it is slowing down Earth? Have...- $28.50
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Europe
Would you be surprised to know that daily life for people along the Mediterranean often includes a midday rest to beat the heat? Or that the bones of millions of people are in an elaborate cemetery under the streets of Paris, France? Discover extreme...- $29.95
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Frilled-Neck Lizard
Dragons aren't real, but the frilled-neck lizard comes pretty close. With a fierce frill warning and a silly scamper away from danger, frilled-neck lizards are awesome Learn all about these crazy creatures.Author: Catherine C. FinanISBN-10: 1647471419ISBN-13: 9781647471415Publisher: Bearport BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight:...- $26.99
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Ice Cream Cones
They're a cool treat on a hot day, but did you know there was a long time before ice cream became handheld? Learn the story of how this sticky, melting treat gained its cone. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders...- $26.99
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Japanese Spider Crab
A Japanese spider crab walks across the rocky ocean bottom looking for food. Once it finds a dead fish, it pushes the rotting fish flesh into its hungry mouth. A monster feeder of the ocean floor, the huge Japanese spider crab is awesome.Author: Catherine...- $26.99
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Japanese Spider Crab
A Japanese spider crab walks across the rocky ocean bottom looking for food. Once it finds a dead fish, it pushes the rotting fish flesh into its hungry mouth. A monster feeder of the ocean floor, the huge Japanese spider crab is awesome.Author: Catherine...- $6.99
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Life in Space
Did you know that the first American astronaut who went to space didn't have a bathroom, so he had to pee in his spacesuit? We've come a long way since then, including inventing high-tech toilets that can be used in zero gravity. Life in...- $28.50
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Life in Space
Did you know that the first American astronaut who went to space didn't have a bathroom, so he had to pee in his spacesuit? We've come a long way since then, including inventing high-tech toilets that can be used in zero gravity. Life in...- $7.99
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Mesopotamia
Whether going for a sail or hitting the road on anything with wheels, you may need to thank the people from Mesopotamia. Did you know this ancient civilization inspired and invented a lot of things that we can still find in our modern lives?...- $28.50
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Mesopotamia
Whether going for a sail or hitting the road on anything with wheels, you may need to thank the people from Mesopotamia. Did you know this ancient civilization inspired and invented a lot of things that we can still find in our modern lives?...- $7.99
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Microwave Ovens
It's a quick way to heat up your food, but did you know the microwave oven was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a common household appliance. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders...- $26.99
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Microwave Ovens
It's a quick way to heat up your food, but did you know the microwave oven was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a common household appliance. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders...- $6.99
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Oceania
Did you know Oceania is Earth's smallest continent? Or that because of its remote location, many of the animals that live there don't exist anywhere else in the world! Discover extreme facts about South America in this fun and kooky book.Author: Catherine C. FinanISBN-10:...- $29.95
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Planets and Moons
Did you know that the moon we see in the sky is not the only one out there? Other planets have moons, too--Saturn has 82! And did you know the weather is always stormy on Jupiter? Or what about that Venus has a bunch...- $28.50
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Plants
They can bite, sting, and even feast on flesh. Some are deadly and others provide lifesaving cures. They can smell sweet or stink of rotting flesh What are these crazy things? Plants, of course The world is full of extraordinary plants growing everyway (including...- $28.50
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Plants
They can bite, sting, and even feast on flesh. Some are deadly and others provide lifesaving cures. They can smell sweet or stink of rotting flesh What are these crazy things? Plants, of course The world is full of extraordinary plants growing everyway (including...- $7.99
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Rhinoceros Beetle
Crash Slam Male rhinoceros beetles lock horns in a battle over a female. Ounce-for-ounce, they are the strongest animal on Earth Learn more about this awesome animal with a mighty horn.Author: Catherine C. FinanISBN-10: 1647471443ISBN-13: 9781647471446Publisher: Bearport BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize:...- $26.99
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Space Jobs
Did you know that astronauts train for spacewalks by going underwater in their spacesuits? Or what about that engineers have programmed robots to explore space on their own? Astronauts, engineers, and astronomers are just a few of the many people working to help us...- $28.50
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Space Jobs
Did you know that astronauts train for spacewalks by going underwater in their spacesuits? Or what about that engineers have programmed robots to explore space on their own? Astronauts, engineers, and astronomers are just a few of the many people working to help us...- $7.99
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Space Machines
Did you know that the very first rockets were made from bamboo and gunpowder? What about that a Mars rover once played a birthday song for itself? And how about that the International Space Station has a robotic handyman? Rockets, rovers, and space stations...- $28.50
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Spray String
It's fun to spray around at parties, but did you know spray string was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into something silly to play with. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!Author:...- $26.99
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Spray String
It's fun to spray around at parties, but did you know spray string was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into something silly to play with. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!Author:...- $6.99
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Stars and Galaxies
Did you know there are billions and billions of stars in the universe? They're grouped together as galaxies, including our very own spiral-shaped Milky Way galaxy! And did you know that galaxies are always moving? Some even crash into each other. Discover extreme facts...- $28.50
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Sticky Notes
Little pieces of paper help people remember things and leave quick notes, but did you know sticky notes were a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a useful tool. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create...- $26.99
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Sticky Notes
Little pieces of paper help people remember things and leave quick notes, but did you know sticky notes were a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a useful tool. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create...- $6.99
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Technology
Trains that zip passengers along while hovering just above the ground, doctors that can print human body parts, and a gadget that cleans your dirty dishes while making soil for your plants. Sounds like science fiction, right? But it's all real technology For as...- $28.50
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Technology
Trains that zip passengers along while hovering just above the ground, doctors that can print human body parts, and a gadget that cleans your dirty dishes while making soil for your plants. Sounds like science fiction, right? But it's all real technology For as...- $7.99
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The Human Body
It makes enough energy to light a light bulb, contains acid that can burn through a piece of wood, and is self-cleaning. It's the human body From the brain in your head and heart in your chest, to the blood that rushes through your...- $28.50
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The Human Body
It makes enough energy to light a light bulb, contains acid that can burn through a piece of wood, and is self-cleaning. It's the human body From the brain in your head and heart in your chest, to the blood that rushes through your...- $7.99
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The International Space Station
Did you know that the International Space Station is the largest human-made space object? Something that big might seem like it can't move fast--but the ISS cruises through space at about 5 miles (8 km) per second! Spend some time on this massive, speedy...- $28.50
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The Maya Civilization
You may like chocolate, but how would you feel about using cocoa beans as money or in glue? Maybe you'd like to play a ball game for warriors (just be careful you don't become a scarified to the gods after playing). What about living...- $28.50
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The Oceans
We know the ocean is full of creatures that can make their own light, a reef that houses 25 percent of all known ocean species, and about 20 million pounds of gold. We've begun to explore the deepest-known trench of the ocean--7 miles below...- $28.50
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The Oceans
We know the ocean is full of creatures that can make their own light, a reef that houses 25 percent of all known ocean species, and about 20 million pounds of gold. We've begun to explore the deepest-known trench of the ocean--7 miles below...- $7.99
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Tunnels
Would you be brave enough to walk through a tunnel of bones? Or be one of the workers using giant drills to dig out some of the worlds largest tunnels? Deep below our feet, tunnels weave a magnificent maze. They are examples of amazing...- $28.50
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Weather
Funnels of fire fly through the sky, rain the color of blood falls from clouds above, and bolts of heat hotter than the surface of the sun flash to Earth. Weather isn't always rainbows and fluffy cumulous clouds. Whether it's raining cats and dogs...- $28.50
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Weather
Funnels of fire fly through the sky, rain the color of blood falls from clouds above, and bolts of heat hotter than the surface of the sun flash to Earth. Weather isn't always rainbows and fluffy cumulous clouds. Whether it's raining cats and dogs...- $7.99
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