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Great wonders of the world Great wonders of the world Russell Ash Describes the Seven Wonders of the World, providing background and related information, and surveying such modern wonders as the Channel Tunnel, Hoover Dam, Versailles, and the bullet train. OL156333W
Weird science Weird science Randy Fairbanks,Matthew Lake What's WEIRD about science? How about two-headed cows, animals with ears on their knees, crop circles, frogs falling from the sky, and scientists from the planet Venus? It's all here--and more--as t… OL16117173W
100 Scariest Things on the Planet 100 Scariest Things on the Planet Anna Claybourne Un regard sur une centaine d'animaux, de forces naturelles, de créatures monstrueuses ou surnaturelles, de cascades incroyables et de prouesses sportives audacieuses. Les requins, les chasseurs de to… OL16631469W
Places to amaze you! Places to amaze you! Grace Hansen Presents brief facts and color photographs of some of the world's most famous landscapes, including the Grand Canyon, the Sea of Stars, and the Great Barrier Reef. OL17871495W
Ripley's believe it or not! Ripley's believe it or not! Anne Marshall This edition from Ripley's Believe It or Not features 144 pages of awesomely weird information and photos--from a life-size gingerbread house in Texas to a real underwater city in China, from a dolph… OL17882938W
Top 10 for boys Top 10 for boys Paul Terry "A collision of the most exciting facts on Earth! From the 10 greatest superhero movies and 10 most successful video games, to the 10 biggest sharks and 10 fastest jets, this book will simply amaze y… OL19705446W
History's mysteries History's mysteries Kitson Jazynka This book will cover history s heavy-hitting, head-scratching mysteries, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the Bermuda Triangle, the Oak Island Money Pit, Stonehenge, the Sphinx, the disappearanc… OL19717387W
Scholastic 2014 book of world records Scholastic 2014 book of world records Jenifer Corr Morse A reference guide includes records in the realms of popular culture, sports, science, nature, and technology, and includes a section of United States records. OL19970695W
Who was Robert Ripley? Who was Robert Ripley? Kirsten Anderson Enter a world of shrunken heads, mystic holy men, shriveled aliens, and bizarre relics in the delightfully odd tale of Robert Ripley. Born in California, Ripley began his career as a sports cartoonis… OL19994213W
Scholastic book of world records 2015 Scholastic book of world records 2015 Jenifer Corr Morse Another year, another book of amazing world records! The 2015 edition of "Scholastic Book of World Records" contains more fun, full-color photographs, completely updated facts and stats, a brand-new … OL20005009W
That's deadly! That's deadly! Crispin Boyer That s Deadly! takes you on a journey to explore all of the things in this world that can put your life in jeopardy. From spewing volcanoes to ferocious predators, you ll find tons of fascinating fac… OL20015037W
Why? Why? Crispin Boyer The concept is simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we've got the expert information you need in a fun a… OL20023564W
Two truths and a lie Two truths and a lie Ammi-Joan Paquette Did you know that there is a fungus that can control the mind of an ant and make it do its bidding? Would you believe there is such a thing as a corpse flower a ten-foot-tall plant with a blossom tha… OL20055903W
Quiz whiz 3 Quiz whiz 3 National Geographic Society (U.S.) Presents one thousand trivia questions and answers on various subjects, from history and pets to sports, food, and popular culture. OL22060496W
Uncle John's iFlush plunging into mystery bathroom reader for kids only! Uncle John's iFlush plunging into mystery bathroom reader for kids only! Patrick Merrell "Trivia, quotes, history, etc. in the typical Uncle John's format"-- OL23181550W
Scooby-Doo! and the truth behind mummies Scooby-Doo! and the truth behind mummies Scott Neely,Mark Weakland "The popular Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang teach kids all about mummies"-- OL23201109W
Weird Nature Weird Nature Virginia Loh-Hagan Edd 1 online resource OL25066278W
Ripley's believe it or not! Ripley's believe it or not! Mary Packard Did you know that a cockroach can live for a week without its head? or that silk is made out of caterpillar spit? Bizarre bugs is crawling with hundreds of incredible facts like these. Get ready to b… OL28468W
Scary facts to blow your mind Scary facts to blow your mind Judith Freeman Clark Facts, both informative and bizarre, are humorously illustrated. Example: a cow can produce sixty-five pounds of manure a day. OL3915322W
True lies True lies George W. B. Shannon Presents a collection of eighteen brief folktales in which the reader is asked to explain how the folk character lied and told the truth at the same time. OL54912W
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