Curiosities category: 913 books
Napoleon's Hemorrhoids
And Other Small Events That Changed History
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2009
Hilarious, fascinating, and a roller coaster of dizzying, historical what-ifs, Napoleon’s Hemorrhoids is a potpourri for serious historians and casual history buffs. In one of Phil Mason’s many revelations, you’ll learn that Communist jets were two minutes away from opening fire on American...
The Misanthrope's Guide to Life
(Go Away!)
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2011
Misanthrope, n.:
1.) One who hates mankind; a curmudgeon; a loner;
2.) The guy in your office who responded to your e-mail of baby photos with "D-. Passing, but not college material";
3.) A Realist
From The Misanthrope's Guide to Life
In this guide, you'll learn how to get away from...
by Bathroom Readers' Institute
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2014
Uncle John’s 27th Bathroom Reader is all new and better than ever!
Weighing in at a whopping 544 pages, Uncle John’s Canoramic Bathroom Reader presents a wide-angle view of the world around us. It’s overflowing with everything that BRI fans have come to expect from this bestselling trivia...
When Do Fish Sleep?
An Imponderables Book
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2009
Ponder, if you will ...
Why are tennis balls fuzzy?
How come birds don't tip over when they sleep on telephone wires?
What makes yawning contagious?
Why, oh why, do roosters have to crow so early in the morning?
Pop-culture guru David Feldman demystifies these topics and so much more in When...
Worst Ideas Ever
A Celebration of Embarrassment
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2011
From memorable disasters such as New Coke, the XFL, and Tiger Woods’ marriage to less-remembered failures such as Yugo, Cop Rock, and Microsoft’s BOB, Worst Ideas Ever revisits history’s biggest blunders. Whether it’s a pop culture failure the likes of Dennis Miller’s disastrous run on Monday...
Remember That?
A Year-by-Year Chronicle of Fun Facts, Headlines, & Your Memories
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2011
A Blast From the Past
Take a trip down memory lane with this interactive trivia book of headlines, fads, sports, music and more from 1930–2010. Inside, you'll find year-by-year snapshots of the events and trends that shaped our lives. Family milestone fill-in pages for each year help you...
How to Find Out Anything
From Extreme Google Searches to Scouring Government Documents, a Guide to Uncovering Anything About Everyone and Everything
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2012
In How to Find Out Anything, master researcher Don MacLeod explains how to find what you're looking for quickly, efficiently, and accurately—and how to avoid the most common mistakes of the Google Age.
Not your average research book, How to Find Out Anything shows you how to unveil nearly...
Sherlock Unlocked
Little-known Facts About the World's Greatest Detective
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2019
Consulting detective Sherlock Holmes has been fascinating generations of readers, watchers and listeners for over 130 years, since he first appeared in print in 1887. Now an internationally renowned cultural icon, his name appears on books, films, television dramas, radio plays, stage adaptations...
Forget Me Not: The World's Archaic Animals
Extinct Animals Books
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2015
There are animals that no longer live but have contributed greatly to the evolution of the world. It is not right to just forget about them. That is why this picture book is dedicated to some of the world's archaic animals. It's going to be blast to the past so get a copy of this book now!
Grade 1 Geography: Discovery For Kids
Flags Of The World Grade One
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2015
Wow! Geography just got a whole lot interesting with amazing concepts outlined to make learning fun. The idea is to get a child used to the different parts of the world by going on an imaginary adventure. Famous landmarks are included, as well as some basic information per country. Don't be surprised if you'll be bombarded with questions on foreign places and cultures!
Whales and Dolphins for Kids : Oceans of The World in Color
Marine Life and Oceanography for Kids
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2015
Make basic oceanology fun and easy to understand with the help of this graphic educational book. Composed of wonderful images of the buzzing marine life, accompanied by important descriptive texts, this book will definitely be a joy to have. Your child can use this book to complement the school textbooks on the oceans. Secure a copy today!
Book of Scary Creatures on the Planet
Animal Encyclopedia for Kids
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2015
Think of the scariest creatures and you might probably find them within the pages of this book. Understand that the purpose of this book is not to scare you; it's actually to educate you that even the scariest creatures are useful to the environment too. Go ahead and grab a copy of this picture book today!
Let's Explore China (Most Famous Attractions in China)
China Travel Guide
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2015
Pack up your bags because we're going to China! This picture book features majestic China, and is the perfect introduction to Chinese culture and art. Exposing little children to picture books allows for the development of language and in this case, geography too. This is an amazing book that deserves a place in your library. Get a copy today!
Mother Earth's Beauty: Types of Landforms Around Us (For Early Learners)
Nature Book for Kids
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2015
Did you know that there the Earth is home to so many kinds of landforms? This exciting book will take you to the deepest valleys and the highest mountains in just a few minutes. Here, you will learn about the differences between hill and mountains, and possibly figure out what landform you love best. Grab a copy today!