Discover where faeries and other mythical creatures are hiding in our modern, urban environment with this beautifully illustrated guide to uncovering magical beings. Like every other being in our world, fantastical creatures have been forced to adapt to the climate, industrial, and cultural changes of the modern era. Countless formerly common creatures including akeki and cave trolls have been driven out by urban sprawl and climate change while others, like ether sprites and brownies, have been...
The Darwin Awards (Wheeler Compass) (Darwin Awards)
by Wendy Northcutt
The hilarious New York Times bestselling phenomenon and the perfect funny gift! The Darwin Awards shares the stories of those human beings who improve the gene pool by removing themselves from it in a sublimely idiotic fashion. Marvel at the thief who tries to steal live electrical wires. Gape at the lawnchair jockey who floats to a height of 16,000 feet suspended by helium balloons. And learn from the man who peers into a gasoline can using a cigarette lighter. All contend for Darwin Awards...
Take on the i-SPY challenge with 50 things to do to get closer to nature! Kids will have fun collecting points with activities to enjoy nature at the seaside and help look after wildlife. From rockpooling to fossil hunting, making beach mandalas to bird watching, they’ll learn all about the natural world along the way. As well as activities, it is packed with facts, photos and things to spot that i-SPY fans will love. Once they’ve scored 1000 points, super-spotters...
Old-Fashioned High-Tech: Bizarre & Eccentric Inventions 1851 - 1951 (Shire General)
by Guy Browning
The amazing new i-SPY sticker book for kids age 3+ Get little ones started on their very own spotting adventure with My First i-SPY sticker books! With more than 100 things to spot – from cars to diggers, buses to aeroplanes, children will love learning about vehicles and travel. Each colourful, interactive page there are points to collect, fun facts to keep young children entertained, plus stickers to add to each spot. At the end of the book, send off for your super-spotter...
Guinness World Records (Guinness Book of Records (Mass Market)) (Guinness World Records)
Contains thousands of records that span every field of human and non-human endeavors, including science and technology, animals, sports, geography, arts and entertainment, education, hobbies and pastimes, unusual rituals, and many others.
Who What Where When: 150 Answers to Questions You Never Thought to Ask
The art and quotes in The Book of Love, Luck and Wonder will reignite wonder, lend a little luck, and remind you of the love in the world when things are tough. Created in a partnership with the UK gift brand, Chase and Wonder, The Book of Love, Luck and Wonder is the perfect gift for a loved one, person you care for, or someone you know in need of a little extra luck or uplifting pick-me-up. This beautifully illustrated book features thoughtful quotations and snippets that will inspire you t...
It's shocking but irresistible. The fantastic and amazing World of Ripley's Believe It or Not(R) uncovers and relates curiosities from around the globe. Its full-color, oversized format and round trim make it a suitably remarkable package to display the bizarre findings of Robert Ripley, who traveled to 198 countries to research his famous newspaper cartoon strip. Starting with his first drawing in 1918 and the first Ripley museum in the 1930s, this book is filled with examples of human odditie...