Taylor, Barbara
Summary: In this book, there are 21 cross sections of some of the most amazing birds, bugs, and beasts in the animal kingdom. Take a look at what goes on in the bodies of your favorite creatures, and discover the answers to fascinating questions like: How big is a blue whale's heart? Why does a cow have four stomachs? What is a camel's hump made of?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of The Quarto Publishing Group 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 571.1 TAYBunting, Philip
Summary: "The natural world is filled with countless weird, wild, and wonderful creatures, of all shapes and species. Meet the world's slowest animal. Learn why one animal eats coral. And discover one of the most toxic creatures on the planet!" -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Happy Yak, an imprint of The Quarto Group 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 BUNBurgan, Michael
Summary: "Impress your friends and family with all these weird but true facts about everything rock and mineral"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 BURSummary: "In this compendium of 5-minute really true stories about bedtime, you can go on a journey of wonder and learning to find out the answers to all these questions, and many more! Travel to Ancient Egypt to explore the beds of Tutankhamun, jet off into space to see how astronauts get ready for bed, or even plunge underwater to learn how hibernating turtles breathe through their bottoms! There are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 392.36 FIVPoliquin, Rachel
Summary: "A perfect STEM resource: This illustrated tour of our "leftover" body parts (like the appendix, or even goosebumps) introduces readers age 7-11 to the bizarre and fascinating science of evolution. Welcome to the weirdest museum you'll ever explore--the one inside your body. Did you know your amazing, incredible body is a walking, talking museum of evolution? In The Museum of Odd Body...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612 POLPeterson, Coyote
Summary: "Animal Planet star and Emmy Award-winning host of YouTube's Brave Wilderness Coyote Peterson is back, and this time he's being BITTEN by some of Earth's wildest beasts in this full-color exploration perfect for fans of The King of Sting and all animal enthusiasts"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.6 PETOwen, Ruth
Summary: This big book of 96 info-packed pages introduces young readers to all the key science and facts about dinosaurs in a fun question and answer format. The book's wide-ranging Q&As include: How did dinosaurs become fossils? What happens at a dinosaur dig? Who invented the word "dinosaur"? Were dinosaurs striped and feathery? Which dinosaur's bite was the most powerful? Did dino poops become...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ruby Tuesday Books 2022
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Summary: "Achoo! Why does my body do that? Learn the silly body science of sneezes."
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book Inc. 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.2 ROSParker, Steve
Summary: "Packed with amazing facts, photos and illustrations, this book will take you on an incredible journey through the world of weather and climate--from hurricanes to heatwaves, deserts to rainforests, and snowstorms to sunny spells. You'll discover the causes of different types of weather and climate, learn the secrets of weather forecasting, and marvel at extreme, record-breaking weather events....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Ltd 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.5 PARMattern, 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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1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 031.02 WORCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 031.02 WORRose, Rachel
Summary: Yawn! Why does my body do that? Learn the silly body science of yawning.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.2 ROSTomecek, Steve
Summary: "Fun exploration of all the different rocks on our planet and in the universe"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2020
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Summary: "This revised edition surveys key aspects of giraffes, describing the towering mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long necks."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education / Creative Paperbacks 2020
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Summary: "This revised edition surveys key aspects of lions, describing the roaring big carts' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures are known as the king of the animals."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education, Creative Paperbacks 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.757 BODRiggs, Kate
Summary: Surveys key aspects of dolphins, describing their appearance, behaviors, and habitats. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why dolphins are so friendly.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.53 RIGBrennan, Shawn
Summary: "Introduction to inventions people use every day using simple text, illustrations, and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 600 BRESummary: "You will have so much fun learning all about creepy-crawlies within the pages of this book. Do you know which insect skates on water, or which spider is as big as your plate, or which insects taste with their feet? All these questions are answered within these beautifully illustrated pages" -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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Summary: Come and hitch a ride in vehicles of every shape and size - from family cars to double-decker buses, chugging tractors to speedy supercars, and gigantic monster trucks to noisy fire engines. With bounce-along rhythms and fascinating facts, any single reading is sure to result in a victory lap or two!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, A Division of EDC Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.04 BUTCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: JE Transport ButterfieldSummary: Illustrations and text in question and answer format provide miscellaneous information about science.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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Summary: "This fun and friendly science book for kids poses 100 real-life questions from kids to Robert Winston on every aspect of science."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019