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Finan, Catherine C.

Summary: "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 removed from that life, you may be surprised to learn that a lot in our modern world was inspired by our ancient friends (from alarm clocks and odometers to democracy and...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 938 FIN

Stone, Tiffany

Summary: "Did you know that some of the smallest creatures on Earth have real-life superpowers? The minute oribatid mite can lift more than 1,000 times its own weight. A tiny type of salamander (called an axolotl) can regrow body parts. And the almost microscopic tardigrade? It can survive practically anywhere, even in outer space! ...From glow-in-the-dark sharks to immortal jellyfish and tiny cats...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids 2023

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.4 STO

Rooney, Anne

Summary: Young people often have many questions about their bodies, and they'll find many answers in this entertaining volume full of fun facts. They'll learn about various body systems, processes, and parts as they embark on a creative journey through the human body.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books, an imprint of Rosen Publishing 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612 ROO

Summary: An eye-catching information book filled with one hundred interesting facts to learn about the human body.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2016

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Health Frith

Burgan, Michael

1 hold on 1 copy

Summary: "Impress your friends and family with all these weird but true facts about everything rock and mineral"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2022

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 BUR

Poliquin, 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...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids 2022

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612 POL

De la Rosa, Jeff

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

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612 DE

Summary: Children are used to hearing about how important it is to protect nature, but they may not fully understand how the natural world can positively impact their emotional wellbeing. With that in mind, this book looks to show children how nature can be fun, uplifting, consoling and even offer companionship.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: The School of Life 2022

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J304.2 SCH

Donohue, Moira Rose

Summary: "For animal lovers who are absolutely obsessed with dogs and can't wait to learn more about them, this book has everything they need: tons of fun facts, exciting games, hands-on activities, hilarious dog jokes, and stories from dog experts and great tidbits about the latest info on dog breeds, behavior, training, and the history of our four-legged friends"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 GIB

Summary: Presents surprising facts about the world, including the size of the largest giant squid, how far a person walks in a lifetime, and what is the hottest chili pepper.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016

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Thomas, 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!"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Children's Books 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J031.02 THO

Dowsett, Elizabeth

Summary: "Whether wizards, Muggles, friends, or foes, find out about all your favorite Hogwarts students and teachers, as well as creatures and other characters. Meet Harry's friends Ron, Hermione, and Ginny; Hogwarts teachers including Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, and Sprout; plus, Hagrid, Dobby, and other popular characters from the Wizarding World"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023

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Peterson, 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"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.6 PET

Hargrave, Kelly

Summary: "Second book in a series that gives lots of fun facts about all kinds of interesting subjects in a format for kids"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 031.02 HAR

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