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Author
Series
Publisher
Tundra
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
AD 520L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Warning--this book contains top-secret information about flowers! Prepare to be shocked and weirded out by this hilarious and totally true picture book introduction to some of nature's strangest plants. Flowers are beautiful. They have bright colors, soft petals and sweet nectar. Yum! But that's not the whole truth. Flowers can be weird...and one bee is here to let everyone know! Talking directly to the reader, a bee reveals how flowers are so much...
Author
Publisher
Liberty Street, an imprint of Time Inc. Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
IG 1080L
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
A guide for young football fans collects facts, statistics, records, game lingo, and strategies.
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
Rev. ed.
Physical Desc
89 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
What do you want to know about sex? Information about sex is everywhere. But what you learn from TV, movies, the internet, and friends is not always a healthy or accurate view of sexuality. Now revised and updated with current facts, Joanna Cole's Asking About Sex & Growing Up is the perfect book to provide answers to questions about sex. Writing especially for preteens, the author uses a question-and-answer format to offer straightforward information...
Author
Publisher
HarperOne
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
328 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"On his regular walk one morning, Spike Carlsen realized there was an entire world outside his front door that he knew nothing about. How does that fire hydrant work, he wondered? Why are street lights shining more brightly than ever before? And, on a more personal level, why does an easy stroll around the neighborhood always leave him feeling more creative and spry, better able to take on the day? A simple walk around the block set Carlsen off on...
65) Dogs and cats
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Lexile measure
IG 990L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Are you a cat lover? A dog person? Either way, this book is for you! Read about how your favorite companion came to be a pet and how its body works. Then, flip the book over and find out about the other kind."--barnesandnoble.com
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
680L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that crows never forget a face? Or that jaguars have a favorite cologne? Have you ever wondered how to pet a yeti crab? Or whether dogs can tell if you're smiling? And just what is a burrowing bettong? Meet these weird, wonderful animals and the equally weird and wonderful scientists who study them. From crafting fake poop to slurping up bugs with a straw, there's nothing these amazing humans won't do to help us learn more about the...
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2023
Edition
First American Edition.
Physical Desc
152 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 2023.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the global population produces more than a million tons of poo every day? Or that the ancient Egyptians used animal excrement in their medicine? That sea cucumbers can vomit their sticky insides when threatened, yet still survive? Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy...
Pub. Date
2012
Lexile measure
IG 1190L
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Presented in the accessible format of "Top 10" lists, provides a comprehensive guide to various baseball aspects and events includes such entries as leading World Series games, most colorful characters, and best ballparks.
Author
Publisher
Liberty Street, an imprint of Time Inc. Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
IG 1000L
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Highlights the careers of notable baseball players, including Josh Gibson, Jose Fernandez, Yogi Berra, Manny Ramirez, and Babe Ruth, dividing them into such categories as record breakers, prime pitchers, and cool characters.
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Lexile measure
IG 1130L
Physical Desc
109 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
This book introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life forms. From the top of Mt. Everest to 10,000 feet under the sea, fascinating animals are everywhere. A basilisk that can run on water, an octopus that can mimic other animals, a fish that defends itself with slime and ties itself in a knot to wipe the slime away ... plus dozens more!
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
1000L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Did you know that some animals have natural ninja-like talents? In this book, you'll learn all about them, including geckos, sea urchins, bombardier beetles, and more. For example, geckos can grip almost any surface--including walls and ceilings--with their amazing toes. And when collector urchins are attacked, they release tiny, sharp objects that bear a striking resemblance to throwing stars. You will also meet the scientists who are studying these...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
xii, 212 pages : illustrations, maps, 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"History is the most dangerous place on earth. From dinosaurs the size of locomotives to meteors big enough to sterilize the planet, from famines to pandemics, from tornadoes to the Chicxulub asteroid, the odds of human survival are slim but not zero-at least, not if you know where to go and what to do. In each chapter of How to Survive History, Cody Cassidy explores how to survive one of history's greatest threats: getting eaten by dinosaurs, being...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First Adams Media trade paperback edition.
Physical Desc
240 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to RV life! Whether you're a first-timer or an experienced RVer, these RV hacks are sure to make life on the road easier so you can worry less and have more fun. From ingenious organizational hacks (like broom holders to keep flashlights at the ready or suction cup shower organizers to corral kids' activity supplies) to ideas for repurposing plastic bottles to make a funnel or pancake batter mixer, RV Hacks has everything you need to make...
Author
Series
Publisher
Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
105 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that Albert Einstein was a high school dropout, and that he failed his physics class when he finally made it to college? Or that when he died, his brain and eyeballs were removed from his body? Ever wondered why his hair looked so wild? Siblings Paige and Turner do-and they've collected some of the kookiest and most unusual facts about the world-famous scientist, from his childhood and school days through his time studying relativity...
Author
Series
Ripley's believe it or not! volume 15
Publisher
Ripley Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Published to coincide with its 100th anniversary, a compilation of new facts, features, and photographs from around the world ranges from strange stories to bizarre feats.
Author
Series
Ripley's believe it or not! volume 12
Publisher
Ripley Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015].
Lexile measure
NC 1430L
Physical Desc
253 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
An encyclopedia of oddities features unexpected and unimaginable people, places, and creatures from around the world.