Author : Charles Reichblum
Publisher :
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 27,8 MB
Release : 2016-05-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780966099102
"The information here is fabulous and so appealing because of the 'I bet you didn't know' spirit in all of us who like to stump our friends and savor the interesting information for ourselves" --Constance Lloyd, General Manager, CBS Radio News
Author : Pablo Hidalgo
Publisher : Portable Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 27,42 MB
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1684128951
An insider’s guide to little-known facts from all nine films of the Skywalker Saga. Star Wars: Fascinating Facts is a compendium of hundreds of little-known facts about all nine episodes in the Skywalker Saga—from behind-the-scenes on-set tidbits to stories about how the tale of Star Wars was created. Profiles of important characters and early drafts of scripts show what might have been, details of how famous scenes were filmed, and other firsthand accounts from cast and crew members.
Author : Lisa Reichley
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 13,1 MB
Release : 2021-08-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1648768873
From asteroids to zodiac constellations—500 amazing space facts for kids ages 8 to 12 Do you know a kid who wants to know all about space? This intergalactic entry into space books for kids is bursting with 500 out-of-this-world facts for hours of space exploration from the comfort of Earth. Alongside full-color pictures on every page, kids can adventure through stars, planets, and space technology with this book of astronomy for kids. Go beyond other space books for kids 8-12 with trivia such as: Mars is often referred to as the red planet because its surface is red due to iron oxide, or rust. The average lifespan of a star is 10 billion years. All the other planets in our solar system could fit between Earth and its moon. Kids will light up as they discover ice giants and famous astronomers with this standout among space books for kids.
Author : Ginjer Clarke
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,44 MB
Release : 2020-01-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1646111508
From anglerfish to zebras, discover 500 awesome animal facts for kids ages 9 to 12. From frogs to foxes, scorpions and sharks, The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids has it all! This animal encyclopedia includes 500 amazing facts about animals that offer hours of engaging learning every boy and girl will love. Alongside full-color pictures on every page, find weird and wonderful details about Magnificent Mammals, Creepy Crawlies, Amazing Amphibians, Feathered Friends, and more. Great as a bedtime read or during the day, this standout among animal books for kids is ideal for any boy or girl who is wild about animals! Go beyond other animal books for kids with fantastic facts like: Today's golden hamsters are all descendants of a single hamster family that lived in Syria around 1930. Ant mimicking spiders pretend to be ants by raising two of their eight legs to look like ant antennae allowing them to eat the ants. A glass lizard looks like a snake, but it is actually a lizard with an extra-long tail—and no legs. When you're looking for a kid's book for ages 9-12, this is the perfect choice to learn about animals—and have a whole bunch of fun!
Author : Fred D. Cavinder
Publisher :
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 48,96 MB
Release : 1985
Category : History
ISBN :
What the Guinness Book has done for the records of the world, this book does for Indiana, whose resourceful natives and residents have blazed a bright trail of accomplishments in nearly every field. Hoosiers have headed the pack in the pioneer world, in the introduction of the automotive age, and later in the creation of the air age, and even today in the space age. A major section of the book is devoted to sports records of all varieties. Records have been set in all manner of competition from corn picking to catapults.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 25,21 MB
Release :
Category : Curiosities and wonders
ISBN : 9781598264814
Author : Krystal Monique Toney
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 11,38 MB
Release : 2022-01-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1638076685
From ants to tarantulas—500 awesome facts and photos about bugs for kids ages 8 to 12 Have you ever wondered how many bugs there are on Earth? Or which ones can fly the highest? The Fascinating Bug Book for Kids is packed with 500 incredible facts about insects, arachnids, crustaceans and other creepy crawlies for hours of exploration. Find full-color pictures that uncover life as a bug, alongside trivia about termite towers, beautiful butterflies, cool cocoons, and more. You'll discover secrets of these amazing creatures, such as... When threatened, MILLIPEDES release smelly ooze from glands along their bodies to protect themselves from predators. Scientists believe that the COCKROACH is the oldest winged insect. Most of the silk that we use in clothing and bedsheets is produced from the cocoons of SILKWORMS. Kids will light up as they discover tiny larvae and enormous spiders with the best in bug books for kids.
Author : Bill O'Neill
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 48,9 MB
Release : 2016-07-19
Category :
ISBN : 9781535408059
The Big Book of Random Facts is the ultimate trivia book filled with 1000 funny and interesting facts. It's the perfect book for a boring night at home or for some pub quizzes at the bar with your friends. With funny trivia facts like: There are more saunas than cars in Finland. Donald Trump has been personally sued more than 70 times in federal court since 2000. Disney put 500 Stormtroopers on the Great Wall to promote "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in China. So go ahead and checkout the other 997 funny facts from this book, they are just as good!
Author : Don Blattner
Publisher : Mark Twain Media
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 32,92 MB
Release : 2008-09-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1580377203
Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Amazing Facts in Science. This 128-page book broadens students' knowledge of animals, plants, rocks and minerals, the physical world, and the universe. The unusual facts ignite students' interest in science and stimulate class discussion. Explanations for each fact include elaborate details and can be duplicated for further study.
Author : Jacie Maslyk
Publisher : Rockridge Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,60 MB
Release : 2022-08-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
From acoustics to holograms—explore awesome engineering facts for kids ages 8 to 12 Did you know that computer chips can be thousands of times smaller than a grain of sand? Or that whale fins inspired the wind turbine? The Fascinating Engineering Book for Kids is packed with 500 incredible facts about every branch of engineering with full-color pictures to match! Kids (and adults) will learn about some of the most famous and influential engineers in history, and explore how engineers helped build so many of the amazing things in our world, from underwater machines to spaceships and satellites! Dig into the best in kids’ engineering books with fascinating trivia like: The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is an amphitheater in Greece built in the fourth century. It was designed so well that it is still used today! GloFish are genetically engineered to enhance their luminescence—a glow that can be seen under ultraviolet lights. Robotic engineers can work in animatronics where they design and build robots for entertainment, like the ones you see in theme parks. Inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of science with this mind-boggling book of engineering for kids.
