Author : Samantha Borges
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 10,79 MB
Release : 2012-07-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1452119732
Do you know . . . . . . how to milk a cow? . . . the symptoms of a venomous spider's bite? . . . where to find the fastest rollercoasters? You won't find such an eclectic collection of fascinating facts anywhere else. Whether you want to know how to beat an alligator in a fight, ways to speak in secret code, which insects are edible, or what the heck scolionophobia means, this is the book for readers both young and old.
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Page : 380 pages
File Size : 21,93 MB
Release : 1788
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Author : Matthew Morgan
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 49,46 MB
Release : 2012-07-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1452119430
Do you know... ...how to hypnotize a chicken? ...why the sky is blue? ...which animals are most commonly named "Jaws"? ...how to make invisible ink? ...where to find the town of Ding Dong? ...how to turn your watch into a compass? ...what you get when you cross a vampire and a snowman? Find out, in this essential collection of the smart, the silly, and the strange. You won't find such a collection of bizarre knowledge and fascinating facts anywhere else. Whether you want to know how to talk to foreign animals, what to do if zombies attack, when to eat jellyfish, what a cryptid is, or how to be a phrenologist, this book is for you.
Author : CHILDREN.
Publisher :
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 42,68 MB
Release : 1815
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Author : Lottie Stride
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 13,81 MB
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1780551495
The smart, the silly and the downright strange are brought together in a miscellany of extraordinary information that's essential for every girl to know.
Author : Martin Oliver
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 11,96 MB
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1780551479
Introducing a compendium of weird, wacky and wonderful facts that are essential for every boy to know.
Author : Jonathan Green
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,61 MB
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1510725709
Discover the meaning of the season’s traditions! Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Christmas the way we do? In this whimsical book, Jonathan Green tells you all about the fascinating stories behind our most beloved holiday traditions. Make yourself cozy by the fireplace, open up this fully illustrated treasure trove, and learn: Why we sing carols Why we burn Yule logs Why we hang stockings Why we kiss under the mistletoe Why we send greeting cards Why there are twelve days of Christmas And what is figgy pudding? Each chapter explores a different custom and its history: when and where it started, how it has changed over the centuries, and why we still love to recreate it today. You’ll learn why holly and ivy are important symbols, who Good King Wenceslas was, and why we eat turkey for Christmas dinner. Additional fun facts and trivia are sprinkled throughout, accompanied by classic illustrations. This is the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for curious-minded friends and family this holiday season!
Author : Dominique Enright
Publisher :
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 49,28 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Curiosities and wonders
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This work presents the secrets of history, the animal kingdom, plants, planets, people and more.
Author : Graeme Gibson
Publisher : Nan a Talese
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 28,80 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0385524595
A lavishly illustrated companion to The Bedside Book of Birds explores the relationships between predators and prey, drawing on mythology, nature writings, and other sources to provide coverage of both real and fictional creatures.
Author : Dominique Enright
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 41,90 MB
Release : 2013-06-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1780552211
The sequel to the bestselling Children's Miscellany: Volume Two. Packed full of even more, even smarter, even stranger useless information.
