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Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries Children's questions and answers Civilization Curiosities and wonders Curiosities and wonders Juvenile literature Curiosités et merveilles Ouvrages pour la jeunesse Geography Inventions Miscellanea Juvenile literature Voyages around the world Voyages autour du monde Ouvrages pour la jeunesseMartin, Jerome
Summary: "A colorful information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts. Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? This exciting book explores the edges of human knowledge and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Limited 2023
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 032.02 MARThomas, Isabel
Summary: "Have you ever struggled to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing around your brain? Here are answers to seventy-one of the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of. This book will define, debunk, and demystify the trickiest of questions and open your eyes to amazing facts you have never even thought of!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Children's Books 2023
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We have 2 in the district. Place a hold to request one.Bryan, Kim
Summary: "This comprehensive children's encyclopedia is a treasure trove of facts, showing you the world one object at a time. From animals to the internet, and from pandemics to global warming, this children's encyclopedia is packed with everything you need to know. Explore galleries of intriguing objects on a range of topics, from plants to space, and from sports to ancient civilizations. Whether it...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Limited 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 032 BRYJenkins, Steve
Summary: Taking readers beyond the clock, this fascinating book, filled with facts, figures, and infographs, explores what happens around the world in just twenty-four hours.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarpercollinsPublishers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 031.02 JENPettie, Andrew (Andrew J.)
Summary: "Be astounded, amused, and inspired by Britannica's ultimate collection of lists. Powerful rockets, tiny dinosaurs, lost treasures, smart dogs, spy gadgets, invincible sports teams, unusual jobs: you'll discover them all in this gloriously geeky guide to the universe."--Page [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 032.02 PETMattern, Joanne
Summary: "Kids want to learn about the world around them, and with this engaging, colorful collection of facts, figures, photographs, and fun, they will. Perfect for home or for school, and a great gift for any curious reader, here are thousands of fascinating and surprising facts about about the United States, from its natural resources and landmarks, to the first peoples to inhabit and explore the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Almanac Books, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing 2021
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We have 2 in the district. Place a hold to request one.Drimmer, Stephanie Warren
Summary: Who invented pizza? Why do people shake hands? Why do we wear underwear? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in this new series from National Geographic Kids! Ever wonder how basketball got started? Why we have birthday cakes? And why some people use forks and some use chopsticks? Prepare to be amazed by the surprising backstories behind the things you use or do every day! From...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 031.02 DRIMills, Andrea
Summary: "Every country profile is packed with photos, and each nation has a full-color map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world it is. At-a-glance panels provide a quick reference to all the stats, and the easy-to-read text is full of fascinating, fun facts."--Provided by publisher
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020