Curiosities category: 913 books

Theres nothing wrong with being a wimp! At times, it makes perfect sense to be terrified. This funny, fact-filled new series will let you know exactly when those times are. You'll get the scoop on staying safe and surviving under even the most hazardous circumstances…by harnessing the power of your...

It has over 160 rooms, 40 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, but only one shower. It has stairs that lead to the ceiling, and doors that, when stepped through, will drop you a story or more. It has 10,000 windows, a number of which are placed on inside walls, including a stained glass window made by one of the...

A brand-new Guinness World Records book for kids! From a robot babysitter to the largest walking and fire-breathing robot, this book is filled with record-breaking androids of all shapes, sizes, and occupations! Simple text and full-color photos will make learning about this exciting topic...

Annico en Lukas van Vuuren se Kôkô se KOL SON is kleingoed van alle ouderdomme se kos!  Dis die hartroerende storie van ‘n boesemvriendskap tussen Kôkô, ‘n krokodilletjie wat mak groot geword het – en vir sy kos vertonings by die vissery moes lewer: met sy bril, hoed en stert...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those strange creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. In Ghosts, you'll learn more about these supernatural beings. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience...

Take a look at the world's weirdest, most epic fails. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating...

For nearly a century, big-screen tales of zombies have fascinated viewers, shambling their way from horror films to action thrillers and comedies. In recent years, there have even been news reports of real zombie-like behavior. But few know the truth behind Haitian folklore’s biggest contribution...

Have you ever been afraid? Have you ever had to be brave when you were scared? This is a little tale about a brave little oyster who faces her fears and in the process She finds her experience produces something much greater than she could have anticipated!

Following up on the best-selling Little Kids First Big Book of Why, the next book in the hit Little Kids First Big Book series features even more of the endless "Why?" questions preschoolers love to ask! This charming reference book answers some of kids' most burning "Why?"...

Can paranormal experiences help solve crimes? What makes us have chills when we go to a haunted house? Can dogs detect cancer? Your senses send your brain messages. But what do those messages say? Find out how to interpret your senses and explore ways that technology is changing the way we experience the world around us.

"Sabia que o sabiá sabia assobiar?" Quem não enrola a língua nessa frase de palavras, sons e sílabas tão parecidos? São os famosos trava-línguas, que além de aperfeiçoar a pronúncia e a memória, também divertem e desafiam. Verdadeiros jogos verbais, os trava-línguas podem ser...

For centuries, people have been puzzled and fascinated by famous mysteries from UFOs and monsters swimming in the dark depths of Loch Ness to huge ape-like creatures and the Bermuda Triangle. Readers will feel the chills and thrills of danger, mystery, and the eternal unknown as they delve into each...

Una fiaba natalizia che racconta un piccolo mistero per Babbo Natale e i suoi aiutanti (l'elfo Satteenkaari e l'elfa Mausikka, le renne e Mamma Natale). Non può certo mancare la magica slitta per portare i regali a tutti i bambini del mondo. Il libro è corredato dai disegni dei personaggi realizzati...

In Unexplained: Ghostly Encounters, readers in grades 5-9 will take a look at some of the scariest claims of ghostly encounters throughout history. Things go bump in the night, people see things they can't explain, strange figures suddenly appear and then vanish—are they real or imagined? The...