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1) National geographic almanac 2020: trending topics, big ideas in science, photos, maps, facts & more
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"The latest dynamic annual for the 21st century, featuring high-energy pages packed with facts, photos, infographics, time lines, and maps that capture today's world. Perfect for ages 12 to 112. An almanac like no other, this book offers everything you need to know about the world in 2020 -from science and nature to history, world cultures, and the environment. Filled with exquisite National Geographic photography, informative infographics, illustrated...
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"3... 2... 1... We have lift off on another fully revised and updated Guinness World Records annual. The 2023 edition takes readers on a journey that's out of this world, revealing the latest and greatest record-breaking achievements here on Planet Earth and across the vast distances of space."--Amazon.com.
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"This awe-inspiring updated edition of the Book of World Records comes complete with new entries in pop culture, science, tech, nature, sports, medicine, and more. This 2023 edition also includes "Trending" sections for each category, covering all the new cool social media facts, incredible stats, and facts you need to know from the past year"--
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Discusses the truth behind such beliefs as "Cats can see in total darkness," "Cats have nine lives," and "A cat signals its feelings with its tail." A purr-fect way for young children to learn about cats and their behavior. "The True-or-False Book of Cats" presents information on cat history, science, legend, language, and mysteries. Full color.
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"On This Day is a history book with a difference. From January 1st to December 31st you will travel back in time and discover the weird and wonderful things that happened around the world on every day of the year. From a close encounter with Halley's Comet on April 1, 374, to the introduction of Dolly the Sheep, the world's first cloned mammal, on February 21, 1996, there is something incredible to learn on every page. Unlike other day-by-day history...
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Discover Earth's strangest natural wonders, animals, festivals, ancient architecture, news, and more in this annual compendium of everything Weird But True! fans love ... and then some. Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From volcano-surfing in Nicaragua to a beach in Japan where the "sand" is shaped like stars to extreme ironing competitions...
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This updated guide covers the latest hockey moves on and off the ice. In these pages, packed with illustrations and play-by-play descriptions, diagrams, and photos of some of the NHL's greatest players, former New York Ranger goalie John Davidson offers you plays only the pros know, plus tips for playing hockey at any level.
16) Jurassic smarts
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"Sometimes big nerdiness comes in a small package - and this little book is a dinosaur nerd's dream! In Jurassic Smarts, you'll learn about the weirdest, coolest, most amazing dinos to ever walk the Earth. Plus, you'll have some of your most burning dino questions answered, meet people who nerd out about dinos for a living, and travel to dino destinations around the world. You'll also find personality quizzes, fun facts, and more!"--
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The perfect encyclopedia for any information-hungry kid who wants to boost their general knowledge, this pocket-sized book is packed full of facts. From earthquakes to Marco Polo, magnets to how the brain works, this fully updated 600-page book of knowledge covers just about every topic that a curious child will want to learn about. The perfect resource for school-aged children, this book will be a reference point for years' worth of homework, research,...
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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...