Helen Plum Library

"Become an instant expert on all things Spider-man. Discover everything you ever needed to know about the Spider-Verse! Is Spider-Man speedier than Spider-Ham? Who is a better fighter, Venom or Vulture? With this Pocket Expert in your hands, you'll have all these Spidey facts and more at your fingertips"-- "Come and meet Spider-Man. Actually, it's Spider-Men, and don't forget the Spider-Women (and Spider-pigs)! Find out about Peter Parker, Miles...

"An illustrated exploration of the principles, laws, and wonders that rule our universe, our solar system, our world, and our daily lives from the bestselling creator of Lost in Translation"--

"Indiana offers life as fast as the Indy 500, as slow as watching bison on a prairie, and everything in between. 100 Things to Do in Indiana Before You Die will guide you to all the best spots in the state with itineraries, tips, and ideas for the whole family. Catch hoops hysteria at the Hoosier Gym, devour your way through the Indiana Culinary Trails, and challenge yourself to the trails at Turkey Run State Park. Get your groove on at the largest...

Are you curious about numbers, size, and how something small stacks up against something big? Accompanied by fascinating facts and figures, the life-size photographs in this book answer "What if?" and "How many?" for all kinds of creatures and objects. If you unravel all the thread from a T-shirt, how many times will that thread wrap around a city block? How many flowers does a hive of bees have to visit to collect enough pollen to make a pound of...

"Filled with funny animal facts, from escaping penguins and farting zebras to snorting elephants and dancing bears, this book is guaranteed to make curious kids ROAR with laughter as they learn all about the animal world"--

"Throughout the rich and glorious history of the Summer Olympics, there have been many fascinating, unusual, and downright quirky moments that have taken place before, during, and after events. In Fascinating Facts, part of the four-title The Summer Olympics: On the World Stage series, we dive into the heroic and horrific, as well as the outrageous and obscure, providing eye-opening accounts of some of the both amazing and incredibly wacky moments...

"What is the "best" diet? Do calories matter? And when it comes to protein, fat, and carbs, which ones are good and which are bad? Food writer and cook Mark Bittman and health expert David Katz, MD, answer all these questions and more in a lively and easy-to-read Q&A format. Inspired by their viral hit article in Grub Street--one of New York magazine's most popular and most-shared articles--here Bittman and Katz share their clear, no-nonsense perspective...

"What makes tigers terrific? Tigers are the largest cats in the world, but did you know that they cant purr? They also like swimming to cool down on hot days! Readers will love learning about tigers, from their unique stripes to their sharp claws in this book that presents information in a highly visual way for young readers. A special section in the back discusses the tigers endangered status and the importance of jungle conservation." --

"A Winter Treasury of Recipes, Crafts and Wisdom (Little Country Cottage) offers nature-based crafts, bakes and gardening projects in a celebration of self-sufficient, eco-friendly, country cottage-style life. The seasonal gardening and growing projects, such as planting bare root berry bushes in the ground or in containers, can be done in a big back yard or on a balcony, making this eco-friendly activity book a fun resource, whether readers are based...

Everyone wants to understand the world around them. And everyone knows the best way to do that is to ask a ton of questions! The World Almanac Book of Why seeks to give answers to every curious query, from the serious to the silly. Pages full of information, full-color photos, and dynamic design details will keep readers engaged and eager to discover answers to questions they have asked before---and maybe even answers to questions they would have...