"An introduction to the wonders of the world, both natural and those created by human beings. Features include fact boxes, maps, photographs, drawings, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that seals supposedly have the stinkiest farts in the world? Or that some creepy-crawlies use their poop as a shield so that they don't get eaten? Learn about all the gross things animals do, with this fantastically gruesome factbook! Focusing on a range of animals, from creepy critters to foul fish, and what makes them so truly terrible, Gross and Ghastly: Animals is a stomach churning journey that delves into the despicable animal...

Presents strange science, weird news, obscure history, odd sports, and the interesting origins of everyday things. Special to this edition: amazing animal quack-ups, history's biggest quacks, ducky weather, fine feathered friends, quacky fashion, and things that are "Just Ducky" (which could mean really good or... soaking wet).

The truth is often stranger than fiction. Don't believe it? Statistically you are more likely to be attacked by a cow than a shark. A rhinoceros horn is made of compacted hair and did you know that Twinkle Twinkle Little Star was written by Mozart? These 1001 freaky, funny, fabulous, foul, frightening, far-out, full-on, fascinating, first-class, fantastic facts are just waiting to amuse and amaze you so prepare to be perplexed.--

"Would you like to know more about your crush, but you're too shy to make the first move? Do you want to make your regular family get-togethers more intellectually stimulating, yet still be fun? Are you tired of having the same old boring conversations with your friends every day? If you're looking for the perfect bonding activity to liven up your hang outs, a fun game is always a safe bet. With more than 1,000 questions covering topics ranging from...

From insects to elephants, bicycles to rockets, the extremes of weather, the natural world and space, Extreme Comparisons shows how they compare to each other in a variety of ways. Fascinating, up-to-date information details every subject clearly, and each spread features an object from the last, so some extreme and unlikely comparisons can be made. Full-colour sketch-style illustrations highlight the massive depths, the immense speeds, and the enormous...

Astonish your friends and family with this incredible collection of mind-boggling facts about the scariest animals ever to walk the Earth. This unbelievably fascinating dinosaur book for children will teach you all you need to know about prehistoric animals, like which dinosaur had the sharpest teeth, the longest claws, the smallest brain, the largest droppings, and lots more! Did you know that the largest dinosaur was longer than a tennis court but...