TIME for Kids BIG Book of Why: 1,001 Facts Kids Want to Know

TIME for Kids BIG Book of Why: 1,001 Facts Kids Want to Know
Editors of Time for Kids Magazine (Author)
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Mystery & Wonders

Why do we have eyebrows? What's a black hole and what happens if you fall into one? What's the fastest a human is capable of running? Why do wet fingers stick to metal in the freezer? Where is the deepest point on Earth? Divided by subject area - humans, animals, environment/nature, technology, and space - and written in an upbeat manner, each answer is accompanied by either a photo or an illustration to show the reasons why. Of course, "Time for Kids" goes beyond answering the question by dipping into the science or history to further explain the answer in an easy-to-follow, straightforward manner. This is a must -have book to satisfy the most curious of kids and provokes a great way to encourage interest and knowledge about a wide range of subjects, as well as to stimulate reading. Kids will be desperate to share what they've learned with their parents, teachers, and friends...and anyone else who will listen.

• Rank: #605 in Books
• Brand: Time For Kids
• Published on: 2010-08-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.25" h x .71" w x 7.99" l, 1.50 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Design & Doodle: A Book of Astonishing Invention: Amazing Things to Imagine, Draw, and Discover

Design & Doodle: A Book of Astonishing Invention: Amazing Things to Imagine, Draw, and Discover
Anton Poitier (Author)

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Full of fantastical creatures, exciting inventions, and mystical lands, this new Doodle activity book offers endless room for doodlers of all ages to stretch their imaginations and explore their creativity. Numerous die-cuts are placed throughout to increase the level of fun and surprises. Full-color artwork with pen-and-ink details. A new journey awaits for those who are ready to draw it!

• Rank: #326427 in Books
• Published on: 2013-05-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Scholastic Book of World Records 2013

Scholastic Book of World Records 2013
Jenifer Corr Morse (Author)
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Mystery & Wonders

Updated to include all of the most recent records!

Whether kids want to know what the world's deadliest snake is, which country eats the most chocolate, who has the most career touchdowns in the NFL, or which state has the largest roller coaster, the SCHOLASTIC BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS 2013 has all of the answers and much, much more!

Each of the 300 records on pop culture, sports, science, and more has its own page that includes a full-color photograph and a detailed description of the record.

• Rank: #2112 in Books
• Published on: 2012-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .80" h x 6.00" w x 8.90" l, 1.15 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

A King Among Prince

A King Among Prince
De Ann "Native" Townes Jr. (Author)
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Mystery & Wonders

A poem in the form of a story dedicated to a precious little boy with beautiful photos.

• Rank: #68455 in eBooks
• Published on: 2013-04-22
• Released on: 2013-04-22
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

Ordinary Jobs - A picture book for children

Ordinary Jobs - A picture book for children
Greg Russo (Author)

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I made this book so that I could have a fun time reading it to my kids and also as a reminder of how important ordinary jobs are.

Its a pictures book with rhymes in it and it's a quick read with 11 proffesions.

Usually after we read it my kids start asking questions about the pictures so be prepared! :P

It's nice to see them engaging in something real.

• Rank: #231014 in eBooks
• Published on: 2013-04-13
• Released on: 2013-04-13
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

Bubblemania

Bubblemania
Lee Wardlaw (Author)
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Mystery & Wonders

Here's a fact-filled, funny, and informative book that contains everything kids--and grown-ups--would ever want to know about the $500 million industry that is bubble gum. From the gum the Native Americans chewed to bubble gum's role in American history and the lowdown on the newest trends and brands, Bubblemania presents a fascinating compendium of bubble gum lore.

• Rank: #148474 in eBooks
• Published on: 2013-04-19
• Released on: 2013-04-19
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

When Deadly Creatures Fight (Who Would Win?)
Brian Good (Author)

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When Deadly Creatures Fight - Who Would Win?

Over many thousands of years some truly fearsome creatures have evolved. From big cats armed with razor sharp talons, and teeth capable of tearing through the toughest hide, through highly venomous reptiles, snakes and insects, to the giant and ferocious creatures swimming in our oceans. Each is a master of its own realm, and each will attack relentlessly if it feels threatened.

But, if nature were to throw these creatures together into a battle arena to face-up to one another, just who would win?

This book does just that. It pits predator against deadly predator, examines their strengths and weaknesses, looks at real matches that have been fought throughout history, and reveals in detail, When deadly creatures fight - who would win.

The battle lines are drawn between ten pairs of terrifying killing machines:

• The mighty Lion versus the ferocious Grizzly Bear


• The Tarantula versus the Scorpion


• The Crocodile versus the Alligator


• The Rhinoceros versus the African Elephant


• The Hippopotamus versus the Crocodile


• The Eagle versus the Vulture


• The Killer Whale versus the Great White Shark


• The Grey Wolf versus the Spotted Hyena


• The Polar Bear versus the Kodiak Bear


• The Lion versus the Tiger

The perfect book for boys aged 8 - 12, teenagers with their mates, student discussions in the early hours and dads who want to impress their children!

About the Author

Brian Good began his career as a primary school teacher in Birmingham, United Kingdom. As his career progressed he developed an interest in early intervention techniques.

He spent some time teaching in Brisbane, Australia and now lives with his wife of 31 years, Trudi and their beautiful Afghan hounds, Kysa and Malin in Halland, Sweden.

• Rank: #140091 in eBooks
• Published on: 2013-04-18
• Released on: 2013-04-18
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

Curious Chess Facts

Curious Chess Facts
Irving Chernev (Author), Sam Sloan (Introduction)

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Curious Chess Facts is Irving Chernev's first book. Published in 1937, it is his famous collection of chess anecdotes. The facts in this book are so famous that they have become part of chess lore, repeated thousands of times, published in countless books and magazine articles by many different authors, such that it is almost forgotten that this book is the original published source. Here are some examples: At a dinner somebody gave a toast to the World Chess Champion. Both Steinitz and Zukertort stood up. (They played a match to determine the real world champion. Steinitz won the match but Zukertort had finished three points ahead of him in London 1883.) This is Curious Chess Fact Number 197 in this book. One that I use that often helps me remember chess history is that Steinitz was World Champion for 28 years. His record was not quite equaled by Lasker who was world champion for 27 years. This is Curious Chess Fact Number 21. Since I remember that Lasker lost the world title to Capablanca in a match in 1921, I can calculate back to determine the year in which Lasker won the world championship by defeating Steinitz in a match. Then, going back another 28 years I can calculate the year that Steinitz defeated Adolf Anderssen who some consider to have been the first world chess champion. Another example is that Marshall won a famous game by a queen sacrifice that was so brilliant that the spectators showered the board with gold pieces. This is Curious Chess Fact Number 9. The moves of the game itself with the spectacular queen sacrifice are to be found in almost every anthology of famous chess games. The story that the spectators showered the board with gold pieces is always included with the moves. The list goes on and on. There are so many of them that you just have to read this book to see and recall them.

• Rank: #466044 in Books
• Published on: 2013-03-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.99" h x .20" w x 5.00" l, .22 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 82 pages

Why Dogs Eat Poop: Gross but True Things You Never Knew About Animals

Why Dogs Eat Poop: Gross but True Things You Never Knew About Animals
Francesca Gould (Author), David Haviland (Author), JP Coovert (Illustrator)

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Get ready to squirm!

Did you know there are spiders that look just like bird poop? Cockroaches that can be directed by remote control? And snakes that fart to scare away predators? These are just a few of the bizarrly engrossing, disgusting, and squirm-inducing facts about animals you can use to entertain and gross-out friends and parents.

• Rank: #341528 in eBooks
• Published on: 2013-09-12
• Released on: 2013-09-12
• Number of items: 1

Children's Ebooks - Be Quiet Night! (Children's Picture Book for Ages 3-8) (Sweet Dreams Bedtime Story, book 5)

Children's Ebooks - Be Quiet Night! (Children's Picture Book for Ages 3-8) (Sweet Dreams Bedtime Story, book 5)
Michael Yu (Author)
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Mystery & Wonders

It is time to go to sleep, time for quiet and time for peace...at least it would be, if there wasn't such a racket! The wind is rattling windows and someone is chirp-chirp-chirping! How can anyone sleep with all this noise?

Follow along with this bedtime rhyme about the loud and annoying night that just won't be quiet!

• Rank: #101852 in eBooks
• Published on: 2013-03-18
• Released on: 2013-03-18
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

DK Readers: Atlantis, The Lost City (Level 4: Proficient Readers)

DK Readers: Atlantis, The Lost City (Level 4: Proficient Readers)
Andrew Donkin (Author)
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This Level 4 book is perfect for proficient readers. Atlantis: The Story of the Lost Continent probes the question of truth or myth. Follow the evolution of a mystery that has captured the human imagination from ancient Greece to the present. These stories testify to the courage of the human spirit. These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

• Rank: #15783 in Books
• Brand: DK CHILDREN
• Published on: 2000-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .16" h x 5.92" w x 8.98" l, .26 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

Children's Ebooks - Be Quiet Night! (Sweet Dreams Bedtime Story, book 5)

Children's Ebooks - Be Quiet Night! (Sweet Dreams Bedtime Story, book 5)
Michael Yu (Author)
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Mystery & Wonders

It is time to go to sleep, time for quiet and time for peace...at least it would be, if there wasn't such a racket! The wind is rattling windows and someone is chirp-chirp-chirping! How can anyone sleep with all this noise?

Follow along with this bedtime rhyme about the loud and annoying night that just won't be quiet!

• Rank: #53504 in eBooks
• Published on: 2013-03-18
• Released on: 2013-03-18
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

Monsters and Mysteries

Monsters and Mysteries
Ryed L. Owens (Author)

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Mystery & Wonders

Is Bigfoot real? Does the Loch Ness monster exist? In Monsters and Mysteries, Ryed L. Owens examines the case for and against these and other mysterious creatures like the Yeti and the Chupacabra. Complete with full-color photographs, this book is an excellent introduction to the science of cryptozoology and the study of unknown creatures that may yet exist in the hidden places of our world.

• Rank: #240433 in eBooks
• Published on: 2013-04-08
• Released on: 2013-04-08
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship

Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
Isabella Hatkoff (Author), Craig Hatkoff (Author), Paula Kahumbu (Author), Peter Greste (Illustrator)
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The amazing true story of the orphaned baby hippo and 130-year-old giant turtle whose remarkable friendship touched millions around the world.

The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from friend to friend quickly made them worldwide celebrities. Here is a joyous reminder that in times of trouble, friendship is stronger than the differences that too often pull us apart.

• Rank: #18244 in Books
• Brand: Scholastic Press
• Published on: 2006-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .36" h x 10.82" w x 9.72" l, 1.01 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 40 pages

20 Questions #2: Why Do Zebras Have Stripes

20 Questions #2: Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?
Gilda Berger (Author), Melvin Berger (Author)

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Mystery & Wonders

The follow-up to the fun and informative 20 Questions #1: Why Do Feet Smell?

A follow-up to 20 Questions: Why Do Feet Smell? (Spring 2012) featuring fun facts about animals. Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? will ask and answer the questions about animals that kids are really curious about. Each book in the 20 questions series contains 20 questions and answers, with a full-color photograph on every page. Read the question on the right and turn the page to see the answer on the left!

• Rank: #277340 in eBooks
• Published on: 2013-09-01
• Released on: 2013-09-01
• Number of items: 1