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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Aliens, ghosts, and cryptids may all fall under the category of "strange" or "unusual," but all are classified as paranormal. There are plenty of spooky and scary stories throughout history. From Abraham Lincoln's doppelganger to the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle and even the feeling of déjà vu, there are many unexplained phenomena. Even some aspects of history itself are still a mystery, like the Antikythera mechanism found in a Greek shipwreck....
Author
Series
Factopia volume 3
Language
English
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Description
In this disgustingly marvelous world, you will discover facts about smelly sports, weird world records, rank rodents, vile Victorians, horrible medicine, gory gastronomy, and more--all of which are connected in unexpected and hilarious ways!
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Weird and wonderful facts about our extraordinary world--like all the wind patterns on the planet or each country's national dish or the most bizarre rock formations on each continent--are shown visually on world maps, making them easier to understand and amazing to behold
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"National Geographic Kids presents 5,000 fascinating facts in an accessible and engaging format about animals in kids' own backyards and around the world. This book includes animals from anteaters to zombie worms and covers such high-interest topics as survival adaptations, record holders, and animal communication."--
14) Almanac 2020
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
Provides the latest information on a wide range of topics, including animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, and science
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Collections connect us - to the past, within the present, and even into the future. Open this book for an all-access pass to the world's most fascinating collections, from priceless art and historical artifacts to creepy collectibles and downright silly stuff. You'll travel around the globe to discover true stories of famous museums, local oddities, and everything in between
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
This charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singing a simple song in Spanish. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about each...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Read about all of the rational and fanciful explanations for the flattened patterns in crops all over the world, from the United Kingdom to Australia. Artists and hoaxers alike have claimed credit for these massive projects, but some people think that the source could be paranormal. Are these circles an elaborate prank, or could they be something more?"--
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