Curiosities And Wonders category: 377 books

Do the dead tell tales? Readers will find out in this scary trip through 11 of the world’s spookiest graveyards. Among the stops: Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Rhode Island. That’s where a little girl named Mercy Brown is buried. In the late 1800s, her family was hit by tuberculosis. First, her mother...

For most people, islands are a place to spend a relaxing vacation. Tourists often visit these beautiful locations to enjoy warm sandy beaches and rest by gentle ocean waves. Yet what if instead of sand and sun, an island is full of ghosts and other spooky creatures lurking in the shadows. Among the...

There are places around the world that seem to be under a dark spell. Mysterious events happen on these grounds, and many visitors report experiencing paranormal activity. These cursed places have the power to cause injury, disaster, or even death. But what is legend and what is fact? Kids will have...

 When eleven-year-old Eleanor is found unconscious under the big tree in the yard by her mother Edith, she fears her daughter has had a terrible accident. But Eleanor is faking; she is not unconscious at all. Quite the contrary. Eleanor is very much okay, but has been doing a very naughty thing ....

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 Elves, you'll learn more about these pointy-eared creatures. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience...

Uncle John's fabulous and fascinating For Kids Only reader is back. No parents allowed! We admit it: Uncle John wasn’t a great student. He’d rather draw plungers or make fart noises than read boring school books. So we made this book with little Uncle John in mind. It’s full of fun facts...

Meet some of the scariest monsters of the deep! Discover Some of the Strangest Animals that Live in the Ocean. This is the 9th book in a series of titles about the strangest creatures in the animal kingdom on land and in the oceans. The world is filled with an endless variety of creatures....

Did you know that Did You Know? is full of bite-sized tidbits of absorbing information just for kids? You do now! It’s also loaded with tons of funny illustrations. And in true Uncle John style, there are lots of surprises to be discovered in these 252 pages! To make it easier for kids to navigate,...

I LOVE BEING FREE is a picture book of rhymes designed to teach kids about life, help them navigate their feelings, and remind them they are unique and special. Beautifully illustrated, the concepts and messages encourage kids to look at the good things in life and turn negatives into positives....

Readers will delve deep—if they dare—into the history of ghosts and their portrayal in literature, art, and pop culture. From the spooky world of haunted castles to the subject of ghost-hunting, this book explores this fascinating subject through stories, facts, and pictures. Perfect for year-round reading—not just at Halloween—this book is sure to thrill readers of all ages!

Lines, Spaces, and Smiley Faces is a songbook that teaches children the Lines and Spaces on the G Treble Clef! It is the first book of a music education series for children beginning their adventure in music education. This book is also available in print and audio download.

Hundreds of peculiar and perplexing tidbits to astound your acquaintances and fascinate your friends. With comical illustrations by Glen Singleton, Freaky Facts covers everything from unusual animal facts and wacky world records to ludicrous laws and strange science. Freaky Facts will entertain you for hours.

Let's take a thrilling peek at some of the speediest boats in the world. From sailboats and pontoons to catamarans and speedboats, readers in grades 4-8 will check out these ten vessels known for top speeds—some topping out at more than 300 miles an hour! Fast, faster, fastest! From cars...

An entertaining almanac of fun-filled information…for girls only. We locked the bad boys at the BRI in the water closet and let the fairer gender run things for a while. The result: For Girls Only! You’ll discover a secret stash of cheeky stories written for girls of all ages (but mostly...