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"A collection of the most dramatic, romantic, and memorable quotes from the charming characters of the Bridgerton world, The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton is the perfect gift for fans of the Bridgerton series and the groundbreaking Shondaland/Netflix adaptation. With her signature wink and nod, Lady Whistledown herself will act as readers' familiar and trusted guide, introducing each character's most memorable quotes"--Provided by publisher.
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Ripley's believe it or not! volume 21
Publisher
Ripley Publishing, a Jim Pattison Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
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255 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
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English
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"Full of strange-but-true facts, fascinating features, and phenomenal photography from around the world, "Ripley's Believe It or Not! Dare to Discover" inspires readers of all ages with stories that are incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true!"-- Amazon.com.
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English
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"The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet-from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu-on a five-star scale. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2025.
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255 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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This visual guide is packed with amazing diagrams and infographics to answer all your burning scientific head-scratchers -- from gravity and black holes to earthquakes and gene therapy. In How Science Works you will find the most fascinating phenomena in the universe visually explained, from pulleys to string theory, light to lasers, and chemical reactions to artificial intelligence. If you have ever wondered why the sky is blue, how a black hole...
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William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2023.
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xvi, 352 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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The cohost of the podcast "No Such Thing as a Fish" investigates the world's most mind-boggling, thought-provoking, and downright hilarious theories about time travel, aliens, ghosts, mysterious creatures, and more.
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St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2024.
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xiii, 321 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"The new book based on the long-running hit podcast by Aaron Mahnke, which has translated into over 120-million downloads to date, and a monthly average of over 2 million listeners. The podcast, Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities, has delighted millions of listeners for years with tales of the wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Now, in Cabinet of Curiosities the book, learn the fascinating...
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Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2024].
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467 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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"Kids love to read astonishing, absurd, and amusing facts such as these and then share them with their families and friends. Amazingly pointless, but verified, factoids will gear kids up to master Jeopardy and win at family trivia nights. Chapters will feature categories with kid-appeal, including animals, sports, planets, dinosaurs, toys, technology, strange foods, superheroes, unusual pets, fashion, movies, weather, and more. Every time kids pick...
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Adams Media
Pub. Date
2021.
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223 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"Create your own enchanting witch's garden and draw energy from the earth with this guide to cultivating your very own magical ingredients. A green witch embraces the power of nature, draws energy from the earth and the universe, and relies on stones, plants, flowers, and herbs for healing. In The Green Witch's Garden, you will learn how to create your own magical space to enhance your witchcraft practice. With information on how to plan and design...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
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320 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm
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English
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"Leaf through the pages of this beautiful book and you'll find out how lists, codes, systems, and collections make sense of our world. With its combination of attractive, timeless images and engaging text, this book is perfect for children aged 9+ (and adults!) who are curious about the world and the lists, systems, and categories that help us understand it."-- Provided by publisher.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
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127 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm.
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English
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"For animal lovers who are absolutely obsessed with dogs and can't wait to learn more about them, this book has everything they need: tons of fun facts, exciting games, hands-on activities, hilarious dog jokes, and stories from dog experts and great tidbits about the latest info on dog breeds, behavior, training, and the history of our four-legged friends"-- Provided by publisher.
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Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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English
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"In this book, early readers will learn about what makes the sun shine. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how the sun creates heat and light and supports life on Earth. A picture diagram shows how the sun's rays reach Earth, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the sun and our planet online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...
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National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2024
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192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"Weird But True! Know-It-All titles take the same classic branding of Weird But True and dive deeper to provide kids with a comprehensive overview of everything they need to know about a single subject, while packing in all the wacky, weird tidbits! This edition explores a complicated and timely subject: the government of the United States!"-- Provided by publisher.
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Dey Street Books, an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
2024.
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xii, 306 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions: What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last? What if everyone only had one soulmate? What would happen if the moon went away? In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
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143 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm
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English
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Shares wide-ranging facts about the Earth using a question and answers format, covering such topics as the atmosphere, landforms, oceans, weather, and natural resources.
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Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2023.
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xviii, 299 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"What's it like to be the first to enter an Egyptian burial chamber that's been sealed for thousands of years? What horrifying secret was found among the prehistoric ruins of the American Southwest? Who really was the infamous the Monster of Florence? Douglas Preston's journalistic explorations have taken him from the haunted country of Italy to the jungles of Honduras. He was granted exclusive journalistic access to the largest tomb in Egypt's Valley...
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English
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"In this fun, fact-packed science book for kids, young readers will discover the bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes that keep our bodies and our world running, as well as how and when they can be harmful and the precautions we can take to prevent them from becoming so. Meet a glowing squid, traveling fungus spores, and much more. The Bacteria Book walks the line between 'ew, gross!' and 'oh, cool!,' exploring why we need bacteria and...
19) Inside animals
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Wide Eyed Edition, an imprint of The Quarto Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
61 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
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In this book, there are 21 cross sections of soe of the most amazing birds, bugs, and beasts in the animal kingdom. Take a look at what goes on in the bodies of your favorite creatures, and discover the answers to fascinating questions like: How big is a blue whale's heart? Why does a cow have four stomachs? What is a camel's hump made of?
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2025.
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192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
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English
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Presents the most interesting, monumental, and strange sports stories of the past year, including championship statistics in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf, and tennis.