Curiosities And Wonders category: 377 books

The Chinese zodiac is a special lunar calendar tradition in which everyone is born with an animal zodiac and live with it all life. As a popular science picture book that combines literature and science, this book can not only satisfy children's curiosity about the zodiac, but also help parents to...

When people think of objects in the sky, they may think of planets, the sun, moon, and constellations. Many other bodies orbit Earth and the sun, however. The sky below Earth's atmosphere holds many interesting objects as well. We may not need a telescope to see them, but they are no less awe-inspiring....

Over tens of thousands of years, the living have found different ways to take care of the dead. Some bodies are buried. Others are burned. Perhaps the creepiest method of all is turning the dead into mummies—preserving them so they almost look as if they were still alive. Are the tales of magic...

For hundreds of years, people have been trying to unravel the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. Why do ships and planes mysteriously go missing? Why do compasses suddenly stop working? Is it a mysterious magnetic field, pirates, a weather anomaly? Or could it be something far more frightening? This...

Just how fast are the fastest cars on Earth? Buckle up, you’re about to find out! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will hit the road with these ten cars built for speed and find out what makes them unique in the automobile world. Fast, faster, fastest! From cars to sea creatures, this...

Discover some of the fastest sea animals on the planet! From the giant orca to the spectacular sailfish, readers in grades 4-8 will learn how these unique creatures use their speedy skills to survive and thrive. Fast, faster, fastest! From cars to sea creatures, this fact- and image-filled...

Did you know that the first hockey puck was a sqaure, or that “You’re a Grand Old Flag” was originally called “You’re a Grand Old Rag?” Is there a 37-mile long magma chamber under New York City or Yellowstone National Park? Be stunned and stumped with over 500 brain-draining questions...

This early work by Eva March Tappan was originally published in 1916 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Makers of Many Things' is an educational book for children that details the interesting production methods of everyday products such as matches and shoes. Eva...

Mysterious creatures and man-made monsters are considered in this riveting and comprehensive narrative. The authoritative text begins with Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s man-made monster, who was actually nameless but became known as the figure of Frankenstein. Then, the Golem legend, the large clumsy...

In 1692 in Colonial America, a frightening and unforgettable event took place: the Salem Witch Trials. Since then, people have been captivated by the idea of witches living among us, casting spells, and causing mischief. Some of those very real legends and how they have evolved into what we know of...

Strange sagas of mysterious monsters and bizarre beasts have appeared all over the world for years. In this captivating volume, readers will come face to face with tales of the terrifying and just plain weird. A chronological approach addresses interest stemming from world events such as World War...

Iguanodon taught early scientists more and more about the newly discovered creatures called dinosaurs. As more and more of these animals were found, scientists learned things they had never dreamed about the animal kingdom. Here are some of the things they now know about these incredible creatures. What...

Caves, outlaws, and… gold? Explore the historic stories and legends of people seeking treasure in Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains. Coronado, Jesse and Frank James, and the lore of a mysterious Iron Door are among the topics raised for your young history buff to imagine.

You'll find it on a map--but you'll never get anywhere near this top secret military base. What exactly is going on there? Is Area 51 a top secret military base that lies in the middle of the barren Nevada desert? Or could it actually be a facility for examining aliens and their spaceships?...