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Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]-
Physical Desc
volumes : color illustrations ; 17 x 17 cm
Description
"Are there volcanoes in space? Is a cloud heavier than an elephant? Why don't woodpeckers get concussions? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this kid-friendly book of fun, fascinating Q&As! Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 1 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully...
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Description
"We have lift off on another fully revised and updated Guinness World Records annual. The 2023 edition takes readers on a journey that's out of this world, revealing the latest and greatest record-breaking achievements here on Planet Earth and across thevast distances of space. With ever more focus on diversity and inclusion, we showcase the most inspirational, eye-catching, mind-blowing achievements from the past year, across a multitude of topics...
Author
Publisher
Running Press Kids, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
140 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Description
"Why is there no ham in hamburgers? How did we make ice cream before we could make ice? How did hot dogs get their name? From the origins of pizza to the invention of chicken fingers, There's No Ham in Hamburgers has all the ingredients for an entertaining read about the origins of some of America's most popular foods."--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
336 pages
Description
"Erika Engelhaupt, founding editor of National Geographic's Gory Details blog, explores oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Featuring reporting and interviews with leading researchers in the field, Gory Details illuminates the world's most intriguing real-world applications of science"--
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
205 pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 18 cm.
Description
Everything has its weird side-- even sports! Add wacky stats, facts, and stories to your arsenal of spots trivia with this new addition to the very popular Weird but True series! With the Olympics on the way, discover tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of sports!
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2022
Physical Desc
304 pages : color illustrations, color maps, color photographs ; 31 cm.
Description
In this big, bold annual compendium, readers will discover a whole wide world of wacky, wild, and weird wonders on planet Earth, from the troll dog bug of Suriname to a technicolor village in Indonesia.
55) The lost room
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (284 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
In the 1960s, an unknown event at the Sunshine Motel caused ordinary things in Room 10 to transform into items of wonder: indestructible objects with extraordinary powers that are sought by those who know their secrets.
Publisher
World Almanac Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1007 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 26 cm.
Description
The World Almanac is America's bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2023 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2022 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a treasure trove of political, economic, scientific...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
188 pages, 11 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
With Stuff Kids Should Know, an incomplete compendium of only the most interesting topics, you will find fascinating stories and facts that will melt your mind! From demolition derbies to Mr. Potato Head to the history of facial hair, this book is full of funny, surprising information that sparks curiosity and reveals the magic of knowledge. For Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant, the founders of the massively popular podcast Stuff You Should Know, the everyday...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
283 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Description
Plant experts Larry Mellichamp and Paula Gross take readers on a curious botanical journey of weirdly wonderful plants. Bizarre Botanicals features over 75 astonishing plants that have extraordinary abilities: from pyrotechnic spores that can burst into flame when ignited, to flowers that lure insects to their deaths. Each plant profile includes essential care and cultivation information. A difficulty scale alerts gardeners to how easy (or difficult)...
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