Curiosities & Wonders

90 records found. Displaying 25 - 48.

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 →

  • Lexile: 320
  • Dewey: 796.357028/4
  • Copyright: 2022

La historia de un crayón (The Story of a Crayon): Todo comienza con cera (It Starts with Wax)

From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)

¿Qué se necesita para transformar cera caliente en un crayón colorido? ¡Descubre todos los pasos para la elaboración de crayones, de principio a fin! What does it take to make hot wax into a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 280
  • Dewey: 665.5/385
  • Copyright: 2022

Legendary Bigfoot

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Spooked!

For decades, people have claimed to have spotted a tall, hairy creature in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. But is Bigfoot just a silly prank? Readers discover the truth about Bigfoot in this book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • Dewey: 001.944
  • Copyright: 2021
4 titles

Look Closely (LOOK! Books ™) — Hardcover Set

From the Series Look Closely (LOOK! Books ™)

In Look Closely, readers are challenged to identify people, plants, animals, structures, and objects from an extreme close-up of each one. An accompanying riddle provides clues. The complete… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2020
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $117.28
  • Your Price: $87.96
  • 4 titles

Magic Monsters: From Witches to Goblins

From the Series Monster Mania

For centuries people have told stories of cackling witches and crafty goblins. In the past, people thought witches ruined crops, genies granted wishes, and goblins caused accidents. Many… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • Dewey: 133.4
  • Copyright: 2017

Motion Madness

From the Series Optical Illusions

This title in the series will demonstrate how your eyes see and interpret light and motion, sometimes in the strangest ways! Watch static images come to life, learn about saccades and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 970
  • Dewey: 152.14
  • Copyright: 2019

Movie Monsters: From Godzilla to Frankenstein

From the Series Monster Mania

The first monster to appear in a movie was Frankenstein. Since then, Godzilla, King Kong, and others have taken over the screen, destroying cities and terrorizing crowds. These monsters… Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • Dewey: 791.43/67
  • Copyright: 2017

Mysteries of Alien Life

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Space Mysteries

Scientists have sent messages into space hoping that aliens will find them. But we may have already received messages of our own! Young readers will learn about the fascinating mysteries… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • Dewey: 576.8/39
  • Copyright: 2021

Mysteries of Black Holes

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Space Mysteries

Readers who are curious about space will be fascinated exploring what we know about black holes! See what astronomers have discovered already and learn about the mysteries we have yet to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • Dewey: 523.8/875
  • Copyright: 2021

Mysteries of Deep Space

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Space Mysteries

Could astronauts use wormholes to travel from galaxy to galaxy? Learn what scientists understand about the shape of outer space and see what and other deep space mysteries they are trying to solve. Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • Dewey: 520
  • Copyright: 2021

Mysteries of Mars

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Space Mysteries

Could there be life on Mars? Scientists are trying to answer this and many other questions about our next-door planetary neighbor. Introduce young readers to the fascinating scientific… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • Dewey: 523.43
  • Copyright: 2021

Mysteries of Stars

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Space Mysteries

Stars decorate our sky every night, but we're still learning things about how they form and what they're made of. Dive into the many mysteries surrounding stars that scientists are investigating! Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • Dewey: 523.8
  • Copyright: 2021

Mysteries of the Moon

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Space Mysteries

There are many mysteries surrounding the moon. Where did it come from? And what could be hiding on its dark side? Take a look at the research scientists are doing to learn about the Earth's moon. Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • Dewey: 523.3
  • Copyright: 2021
Fall 2024

Mysterious Encounters

From the Series Buzz Books

If you are looking for a spine-tingling nonfiction read, you have found it! Explore the photos, stories, and supposed evidence behind some of the world's most curious mysteries like Bigfoot, Read More →

  • Dewey: 001.944
  • Copyright: 2025

Mysterious Loch Ness Monster

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Spooked!

Tales of a mythical underwater creature have haunted Scotland's Loch Ness for ages. Is the Loch Ness Monster real? Readers will discover the spine-tingling truth behind one of the world's… Read More →

  • Lexile: 710
  • Dewey: 001.944
  • Copyright: 2021
4 titles

Optical Illusions — Hardcover Set

From the Series Optical Illusions

The brain is an amazing thing, but it doesn't always get things right when it comes to sight. This series is here to explain why, with astounding images, baffling puzzles, and simple reveals… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2019
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $106.60
  • Your Price: $79.95
  • 4 titles
12 titles

Paso a paso (Step by Step) — Hardcover Set

From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)

¿Qué sucede primero? ¿Qué pasa a continuación? Se presentan a los lectores secuencias y procesos simples mediante la exploración de los ciclos de vida de los animales, el crecimiento de las… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2022
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $319.80
  • Your Price: $239.85
  • 12 titles
Fall 2024

Prehistoric Giants

From the Series If Dinosaurs Were Here Today

Imagine living alongside the largest dinosaurs to ever walk the Earth. These prehistoric giants were record-breakers with huge claws, jaws, and powerful bodies. Life-like illustrations place Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025

Record-Breaking Animals

From the Series Infographic Top 10s

What is the deadliest animal in the world? How big is the largest insect? Which creature can live for up to 500 years? Find out all about the amazing animals that set world records—from the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1070
  • ATOS: 6.0
  • Dewey: 590
  • Copyright: 2016
Fall 2024

Remarkable Beasts

From the Series If Dinosaurs Were Here Today

Can you picture what life might be like if some of the most remarkable dinosaurs were still alive today? These beasts were fearsome with super senses and sharp survival instincts. Check out… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025

Scary Vampires

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Spooked!

Bloodthirsty, nocturnal, and immortal—vampires are fascinatingly creepy! Young readers will learn the truth behind the myths about vampires. Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • Dewey: 398/.45
  • Copyright: 2021

Sea Monsters: From Kraken to Nessie

From the Series Monster Mania

The ancient kraken was a huge squid that terrorized sailors at sea. The famous and mysterious monster of Scotland's Loch Ness has sparked people's curiosity since it was first photographed in Read More →

  • Lexile: 890
  • Dewey: 001.944
  • Copyright: 2017
5 titles

Searchlight Books ™ — Space Mysteries — Hardcover Set

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Space Mysteries

Turn an investigative eye toward outer space and explore the exciting mysteries that have space scientists baffled! Readers will take a look at some of the most curious objects in our… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2021
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $153.25
  • Your Price: $114.94
  • 5 titles

Sea Swimmers: A Close-up Photographic Look Inside Your World

From the Series Up Close

Sea Swimmers showcases beautiful up-close photography of different fish and other sea swimmers. Paired with fun facts, children will learn about the world around them in an up-close and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 890
  • Dewey: 591.77
  • Copyright: 2017