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A bright, lively introduction to space with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides simple explanations to questions such as “What are stars made of?” “Why does the Moon shine?” and “What do space toilets look like?” Includes free downloadable pictures and internet links to carefully selected fun websites.

Did you know that ears are self-cleaning, or that itching is contagious? It's all weird … but true! The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 10th book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference b...

Combine the beloved, super-powered Disney brand with Nat Geo Kids’ most popular book series Weird But True! and you have a magical, whimsical fan-favorite book. This delightful addition to National Geographic Kids' best-selling Weird But True! series uncovers surprising secrets and mind-boggling facts behind your favorite Disney movies, TV shows, park attractions, and more! Did you know it took 70,000 pencils to draw the artwork for The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)? Or that Donald Duck has a...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac comes a full‑color, full‑of‑fun book with answers to your questions about everything under the sun––and beyond it!Why do we have eyebrows?What are the odds of being struck by lightning?Why do sports referees wear black and white stripes?Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? Everyone wants to understand the world around them. And everyone knows the best way to do that is to ask a ton of questions! The World Almanac Book of Why seeks to give answ...

Following up on the best-selling Little Kids First Big Book of Why, the next book in the hit Little Kids First Big Book series features even more of the endless "Why?" questions preschoolers love to ask! This charming reference book answers some of kids' most burning "Why?" questions. More than 200 colourful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like "Why do dogs sniff everything?" "Why do I burp?" and "Why is ocean water salty?" This book inspires...

A worldwide bestseller that makes a great present for children who are fascinated by culture, nature, technology, animals and much more, 2018's Infopedia from National Geographic Kids will tell children 'everything they always wanted to know about everything'. Great for dipping in and out of, the book will take children on a tour of history's most famous sites, and looks at the work of the National Geographic Explorers and their initiatives. It even has hilarious jokes and activities t...

The sky is falling with this complete collection of history's greatest end-of-the-world predictions! Every time you scan the news, it feels as though the world is hurtling toward its end. While no one knows whether that is actually true or not, A History of the End of the World makes it clear that this inclination toward apocalyptic thinking has been present throughout human history, guiding some of its most powerful personages and brightest minds. Paced by frightful prophecies, catastrophic pr...

The blockbuster kid-favorite series Weird But True! is back with another annual volume of new, true, mind-blowing oddities for 2024 ... and beyond! Discover Earth’s strangest natural wonders, animals, festivals, ancient architecture, news, and more in this annual compendium of everything Weird But True! fans love ... and then some. Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From volcano-surfing in...

Star Wars meets Weird But True! in this jam-packed official collection of amazing facts from a galaxy far, far away. Inside this book, you’ll uncover the surprising secrets and mind-blowing facts behind one of the most beloved franchises ever. Chew-bacca on these funny facts: The slimy sound of Jabba the Hutt’s movements was made mainly with recordings of hands being run through a bowl of mac and cheese! The Corellian hounds in Solo: A Star Wars Story were played by dogs wearing costumes!...

With more than 3.5 million subscribers, "Time For Kids" is the No. 1 trusted source for up-to-date kid-friendly news. The 2012 almanac is a must-have for all 8- to 12-yearolds, pairing important news and indispensable info from the award-winning magazine with fascinating facts, puzzles, quizzes, and interactive sidebars. Whether they want to learn about global warming or Grammy winners, curious kids will find exactly what they need within the colourful pages of "The Time For Kids Almanac 2012".

Following up on the best-selling Little Kids First Big Book of Why, the next book in the hit Little Kids First Big Book series features even more of the endless "Why?" questions preschoolers love to ask! This charming reference book answers some of kids' most burning "Why?" questions. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like "Why do dogs sniff everything?" "Why do I burp?" and "Why is ocean water salty?" This book inspires kids to be...

This is a fantastic new edition of this bright and lively encyclopedia, introducing young readers to the wonders of the past. Filled with historical information from the first people, farmers, cities and civilisations all the way to the World Wars and the modern day, this book answers such questions as 'What were the pyramids for?'; 'Who lived in the Forbidden City?'; and, 'When was the World Wide Web invented?'. Simple text, amazing photographs, detailed illustrations and a selection of excitin...

Packed with facts, stats and news from around the country and around the world, the TIME For Kids Almanac 2015 includes information on topics ranging from animals to acid rain, voting rules to video games, sports stars to space exploration - and much more. This richly designed resource features more than 800 photos, maps, lists and time lines, and is sure to keep young readers engaged, entertained and learning-all at once. With more than 3.5 million subscribers, TIME For Kids is the No. 1 truste...

Here is a huge compendium of laugh-out-loud jokes that will let boys and girls entertain themselves and their friends for hours and hours.Why do fish live in salt water?  Because pepper makes them sneeze!Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot!Why can’t a bicycle stand up by itself? Because it’s two-tired.What did one toilet say to the other?You look a tad flushed.Why couldn’t the pirate play cards?Because he was sitting on the deck!Which month has 28 days?They all...

Even Christmas can be weird -- it's true! Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with wacky facts, stats, tidbits, and traditions about the most wonderful time of the year. Did you know that Santa's reindeer are probably all female? Or that artificial snow can be made from seaweed? Or that "Jingle Bells" was the first Christmas carol sung in space? Every kid will ho ho ho when they unwrap this fun and festive little gift book, perfect for stocking stuffers or under the tree.

This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series serves up tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of food!  Step up to the plate to get 100 percent new content, with 300 more of the amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of.

Get ready to be grossed out -- in a good way! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is slimy and sticky and jam-packed with more icky, zany fun! Step up to the plate and try not to lose your lunch, with 300 all-new, amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of.

The next in the best-selling Weird But True line features National Geographic Kids' two best topics--Weird But True and animals--together in an irresistable combination! Get ready to ooh, ahh, and awww with wacky stats, tidbits, and trivia about the many ways animals can be incredibly WEIRD! Did you know that you can take a yoga class with goats? Or that there's a pig that loves to paint? Or that slugs have green blood? The wild world of animals just got a little bit weirder in this new edition...