Guibert, Grace
Summary: Did you know that most bats have great vision? And that mice don't love cheese? Or that some mammals lay eggs? The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599 GUIEaton, Gale
Summary: What do the Trojan Horse, Piltdown Man, Keely Motor Company, and Ponzi Scheme have in common? They were all famous hoaxes, carefully designed and bolstered with false evidence.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Tilbury House Publishers 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 001.9 EATWebster, Christy
Summary: From the tallest cake ever made to the most peanut butter and jelly sandwiches eaten in a minute, these Guinness World Records will make you hungry for greatness!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2016
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE WEBMaclaine, James
Summary: When were the first fireworks made? How many satellites have been sent into space? And what does the word kimono mean? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this stunningly illustrated book, guaranteed to keep fact-loving, question-asking children entertained for hours on end. Includes internet links to websites to find out even more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Ltd. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 032 MACLoh-Hagan, Virginia
Summary: "Take a look at the world's weirdest nature stories--from fire rainbows to ghost trees. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers'...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 45th Parallel Press an imprint of Cherry Lake Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 001.94 LOHKwak, Sarah
Summary: Presents top ten lists covering such topics in professional hockey as leading players of various types, great teams, notable hairstyles, uniforms, nicknames, and families.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Time Inc. Books 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 796.962 KWAZiefert, Harriet
Summary: "Does an Owl Wear Eyeglasses? explores the eyes and sight-abilities of various animals--and why most don't need or won't ever wear glasses. This leads into an exploration of how humans are able to improve their natural sight (and see things well beyond what 20/20 vision offers) and how people with vision limitations handle their daily lives."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Apple Books 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.8 ZIEShea, Therese
Summary: "Animals have a lot in common with people: they eat, sleep, and have babies. That's sometimes where the similarities end! Rabbits, for example, eat their own poop so they can digest even more nutrients than they did the first time around. Readers might find this and other facts gross, but they'll also love to repeat them! Full-color photographs and diagrams complement a fun design full of...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 SHEBolitho, Mark.
Summary: Readers learn how to use origami to create their own miniature navy including barges, ships, aircraft carriers, and more.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J736.982 BOLFishman, Seth
Summary: Did you know that the earth is covered in three trillion trees? And that seven billion people weigh about the same as ten quadrillion ants? Our world is full of constantly changing numbers, from a hundred billion trillion stars in space to thirty-seven billion rabbits on Earth. Can you imagine that many of anything? The playful illustrations from New York Times'bestselling artist Isabel...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2018
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Summary: "Features tons of gross-themed activities, jokes, and fun facts that not only entertain young readers, but also have a definitive scientific basis. From making slimy snot to gorilla poop, the hands-on activities mixed with funny jokes and how-to steps and descriptions make this title an engaging and delightfully gross way to introduce science to children."--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 610.2 HUFEsbaum, Jill
Summary: Answers questions about technology in the home, the outdoors, food, transportation, and animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 600 ESBGuibert, Grace
Summary: Did you know that the sun is actually white? And that there is gravity in space? Or that shooting stars aren't actually stars at all? The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018
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Summary: From giant octopuses to spindly stick insects, there are around 100 things to spot on every double page of this book. Each beautifully illustrated puzzle shows a different part of the world, crammed with all types of creatures. A tropical rainforest, a dusty desert, a peaceful pond, and a shady woodland glade are all included, plus lots more. As well as providing countless hours of puzzle...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Pub. 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 793.7 YOUSummary: Introduction to modes of transportation using simple text, question and answer format, illustrations and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc., a Scott Fetzer Company 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.04 ONBuckley, James
Summary: Presents the most interesting, monumental, and strange sports stories of the past year, including championship statistics in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf, and tennis.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2018
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Summary: Did you know that stomach rumbles aren't caused by hunger? And that we have far more than five senses? Or that the funny bone isn't a bone at all? The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612 DEKlepeis, Alicia
Summary: "Offers 12 exciting facts about these cold-blooded creatures, including a look at their diet, habitats, life cycle, and more. Full-color spreads give readers fascinating facts about slithering snakes and engage readers in their unique environments."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 12 Story Library 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.96 KLESmith, Timothy R.
Summary: " ... Buck Wilder uses hard-working beavers, prickly porcupines, team-spirited ants and nine more of his favorite animal friends to show how nature and life are connected"--Cover verso.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Buck Wilder 2006
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 177 SMIBellos, Alex
Summary: "Welcome to Soccer School, where every class is about soccer! In science class, you'll find out how soccer players make sure they poop before games. In math, you'll figure out the odds of dying during the game. In drama, you'll learn about some famous foul fakers! History, English, geography, political science, physics, and more are on the syllabus of this school, where soccer fans are the star...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 BELDickmann, Nancy
Summary: Plants are the first living step on every food chain! These remarkable life-forms make life possible for the rest of us. Readers of this information-rich book will learn all about these chlorophyll powerhouses that keep our planet alive. Detailed illustrations help readers visualize parts and processes of plants, and to understand abstract concepts. They ll love the innovative Q & A format,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 580 DICGhigna, Charles
Summary: Collects facts about strange, gross, and unsual animals from across the globe, including the maleo, ghost octopus, and duck-billed platypus.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Liberty Street 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 590.2 GHIGuibert, Grace
Summary: Did you know that Earth isn't quite round? And that the most of the water on the planet is undrinkable? Or that there was once just one, huge continent on the planet? The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018