Celebrating the unique characteristics of beloved birds, this lyrical picture book invites readers into their fascinating world. Through vibrant illustrations and poetic language, it highlights the quirks and charm of various bird species, fostering a sense of wonder and appreciation for nature. Perfect for young readers, it combines education and entertainment, making it an enchanting exploration of avian life.
Discover facts about detectives, poisons, lost cities, spy gadgets and more in this new addition to Britannica’s bestselling FACTopia! series!
Exploring a wide range of intriguing questions, this book delves into topics like the emotional capacity of robots, the mysteries of black holes, and whether plants can perceive sound. Packed with quirky facts and engaging insights, it serves as a delightful curiosity quencher for readers eager to expand their knowledge on these fascinating subjects.
Did you know that every hour, more than one million slices of pizza are eaten in the United States? But this cheesy flatbread had a long journey before becoming a global comfort food. This fact-filled book delivers the deep dish on pizza culture, history, and science. Whether you like thin crust or Sicilian-style, this book is one that pizza lovers won’t want to miss!
Whether you're attempting your first ollie or have perfected railsides, everyone can agree: skateboarding is seriously fun! Did you know that skateboarding used to be called sidewalk surfing and the sport can trace its roots back centuries?
Meet one of Earth’s most incredible ocean animals in this lyrical, whimsical picture book uniquely layered with photographs, rhyming text, and fascinating facts about octopuses. This playful book introduces young readers to the fascinating world of octopuses big and small, ink-squirting and shape-shifting, all around the planet. With their super smarts and awe-inspiring abilities, octopuses have captivated human imaginations. This book is a celebration of all things weird and wonderful about these beloved creatures—with their eight arms, nine brains, and one-of-a-kind personalities. Inside, find lyrical poetry paired with informational sidebars—perfect for a charming bedtime read or for pouring over for in-depth octopus info. Gorgeous photos of real octopuses give kids an up-close-and-personal glimpse of the sensational cephalopods—from the utterly adorable Dumbo octopus to the stunning blue-ringed octopus—and their incredible habitats and body parts.
An enthralling and hilarious journey through global history in 400 connected facts!
In this disgustingly marvellous world, you will discover facts about smelly sports, weird world records, rank rodents, vile Victorians, horrible medicine, gory gastronomy and more - all of which are connected in unexpected and hilarious ways!
Follow the paw prints and get ready to use math to track animals! 1 paw print … 2 paw prints … 3! Scientists use math every day to track animals. Join a real animal tracker to COUNT in the rainforest, ADD animals on the savanna, MEASURE in the ocean, and more. Then test your math skills with special You Can Do It challenges. This brand-new series demonstrates how math skills can be applied to high-interest topics and careers in Coding, Building, Tracking Animals, and Space Exploration. The K-2 math concepts include counting 1-100 with basic addition and subtraction, using the power of 10, measuring, and simple geometry. Real world scientists, architects, programmers, and mathematicians model hands-on, from-the-field experiences in a way that will make children excited to use and expand their math skills!