Curiosities & Wonders
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Amelia Earhart's Last Flight
From the Series That's Strange! (UpDog Books ™)
Aviator Amelia Earhart was flying over the Pacific Ocean when she disappeared. Did her plane fall in the water? Did she make it to an island? Explore the mystery of Earhart's final flight. Read More →
A Trick of the Light
From the Series Optical Illusions
This title in the series looks at how light, color, and shade can mess with your mind! Learn how contrast, assimilation, and after-image can make things change color in front of your eyes,… Read More →
Beastly Monsters: From Dragons to Griffins
From the Series Monster Mania
Ancient dragons breathed fire and gobbled up humans. Fierce mythical griffins had the heads of eagles and the bodies of lions. More recently, people have reported chupacabras drinking the… Read More →
Bizarre Vehicles
From the Series No Way!
Can you imagine traveling to school in a flying saucer? What about on a bike-like contraption that looks like a giant donut? People invent all kinds of interesting ways to get around. Some… Read More →
Brain Busters
From the Series Optical Illusions
This title in the series will show you how to play tricks on your brain! Observe contour illusions and after-affects, learn about blind spots, and use everyday materials to create your own… Read More →
Buzz Books — Hardcover Set
From the Series Buzz Books
This dynamic series is designed to appeal to older or struggling readers. Not all kids enjoy fiction, but almost all have a thirst for knowledge and want to know more about stuff that… Read More →
Clever Hunters
From the Series If Dinosaurs Were Here Today
Imagine if the cleverest predators from the age of dinosaurs still roamed the Earth. These creatures were terrifying hunters with fierce claws, jaws, and super senses. Check out predatory… Read More →
Close Encounters
From the Series Origins: Urban Legends
Strange lights are seen dancing above a ridge of mountains in Appalachia—too quick to be satellites and too random to be planes. Large symbols have been pressed into fields of crops, visible… Read More →
Coral: A Close-up Photographic Look Inside Your World
From the Series Up Close
Coral showcases beautiful up-close photography of different corals and other sea creatures. Paired with fun facts, children will learn about the world around them in an up-close and personal… Read More →
Crazy Buildings
From the Series No Way!
A dog-shaped bed-and-breakfast. A house built like a shoe. Two towers that look like they're dancing. You're not dreaming. These are only a few of the crazy buildings found throughout the… Read More →
Creepy UFOs
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Spooked!
Humans have watched the skies for aliens for decades. Which sightings have been proven to be hoaxes? Eerie, fascinating, and kid-friendly, this book explores the truth behind the myths. Read More →
Eerie Haunted Houses
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Spooked!
Send shivers up readers' spines with tales of spooky houses and the ghosts rumored to haunt them. Kids will love learning all about ghosts, the people who hunt them, close encounters, and more! Read More →
Enchanting Creatures
Discover the world's most enchanting creatures in this wonderful collection. Find out fascinating facts about each creature and the characteristics which make them seem magical, be it the… Read More →
Fierce Defenders
From the Series If Dinosaurs Were Here Today
Explore the excitement and awe of what life would be like if the prehistoric era's most fearsome defenders lived alongside us. These creatures had fantastic body armor and super survival… Read More →
If Dinosaurs Were Here Today — Hardcover Set
From the Series If Dinosaurs Were Here Today
What would life be like if the ancient creatures from the age of dinosaurs still roamed Earth? Twenty-four fascinating creatures are showcased across this four-book series. Each book… Read More →
La historia de la mantequilla de maní (The Story of Peanut Butter): Todo comienza con maníes (It Starts with Peanuts)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
¿Cómo se convierte un maní en mantequilla de maní cremosa? En este libro, los lectores pueden seguir cada paso del proceso y descubrir lo que se necesita para elaborar este sabroso alimento.… Read More →
La historia de la sal (The Story of Salt): Todo comienza con el mar (It Starts with the Sea)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
La sal es un condimento muy usado para darle sabor a la comida. ¿Pero cómo llega del mar a un salero? Mira lo que sucede paso a paso en el proceso de hacer sal. Salt is a popular seasoning… Read More →
La historia del chocolate (The Story of Chocolate): Todo comienza con granos de cacao (It Starts with Cocoa Beans)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
El chocolate es una golosina sabrosa. ¿Pero sabías que el chocolate viene de una vaina de cacao que crece en un árbol? Sigue cada paso del proceso para descubrir cómo una vaina de cacao se… Read More →
La historia del helado (The Story of Ice Cream): Todo comienza con leche (It Starts with Milk)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
Ordeñar una vaca es el primer paso para hacer un helado delicioso. ¿Pero qué sucede después? Los lectores pueden seguir el proceso paso a paso para aprender cómo se hace el helado. Milking a… Read More →
La historia del maíz (The Story of Corn): Todo comienza con una semilla (It Starts with a Seed)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
Una espiga de maíz comienza como una semilla pequeña. Los lectores formarán sus habilidades de secuenciación mientras aprenden sobre el ciclo de vida del maíz del principio al fin. An ear of… Read More →
La historia de una manzana (The Story of an Apple): Todo comienza con una semilla (It Starts with a Seed)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
Un manzano brota de una semilla y crece. ¿Pero cómo hace las manzanas el árbol? Los niños pueden leer sobre el ciclo de vida completo de una manzana, desde una semilla diminuta a una sabrosa… Read More →
La historia de una mariposa (The Story of a Butterfly): Todo comienza con una oruga (It Starts with a Caterpillar)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
Una mariposa madre pone huevos. Los huevos se convierten en orugas. ¿Pero qué sucede después? Descúbrelo en esta observación paso a paso del ciclo de vida de la mariposa. A mother butterfly… Read More →
La historia de una rana (The Story of a Frog): Todo comienza con un renacuajo (It Starts with a Tadpole)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
Una rana no fue siempre una rana. ¡Comenzó como un renacuajo diminuto que salía de un huevo! Los lectores pueden descubrir todos los pasos del ciclo de vida de una rana de principio a fin en… Read More →
La historia de un bate de béisbol (The Story of a Baseball Bat): Todo comienza con madera (It Starts with Wood)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
Un bate de béisbol primero fue un árbol. ¿Pero qué sucede durante el proceso de fabricación? ¡Sigue los pasos de fabricación de un bate de béisbol! A baseball bat starts out as a tree. But… Read More →