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1) Piranesi
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Piranesi's house is no ordinary building: its rooms are infinite, its corridors endless, its walls are lined with thousands upon thousands of statues, each one different from all the others. Within the labyrinth of halls an ocean is imprisoned; waves thunder up staircases, rooms are flooded in an instant. But Piranesi is not afraid; he understands the tides as he understands the pattern of the labyrinth itself. He lives to explore the house. There...
Author
Publisher
Adventure Publications
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
From Minnesota's prehistory and the fur and lumber eras to the diverse economy Minnesota boasts today, Minnesota 'Believe It or Not' History covers the major periods in our state's history, while also featuring lesser-known fascinating facts about the Land of 10,000 Lakes. --Publisher
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The world's most popular record book is back with thousands of new categories and newly broken records, covering everything from outer space to sporting greats via Instagram, fidget spinners and all manner of human marvels. Inside you'll find hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and countless facts, figures, stats and trivia waiting for you on every action-packed page. Guinness World Records 2019 is the ultimate snapshot of our world today."--Publisher's...
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Fully revised and updated, and with a bright new design, Guinness World Records 2022 provides a fascinating snapshot of our world today. Our editors have chosen to curate the book with environmental issues at the forefront of their mind, so we open with a chapter exploring what’s happening to our ecosystem and what superlative lengths people are going to make a difference. We also want to encourage readers to put their own record-breaking to good,...
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery! This year, we're devoting a chapter to the history of exploration, starting with the story of the very first circumnavigation, along with our History of Adventure timeline, featuring a host of remarkable achievements. The fully revised and updated best-seller is packed with thousands of incredible new feats across the widest spectrum of topics, providing a whistle-stop...
Author
Series
Ripley's believe it or not! volume 15
Publisher
Ripley Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Published to coincide with its 100th anniversary, a compilation of new facts, features, and photographs from around the world ranges from strange stories to bizarre feats.
Publisher
Skyhorse Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Who knew that one could make a claim to fame in such an unorthodox way? The Weirdest and Wackiest World Records may not list the most traditional achievements, but it sure will leave readers speechless. From astonishing eating records to man’s most absurd “talents,” this book delves into the unconventional actions taken by many to make their milestone.
Author
Publisher
Flatiron Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The duo behind the massively successful podcast "Stuff You Should Know" offers an unexpected look at weird, fascinating, delightful, or unexpected elements of a wide variety of topics, featuring new subjects that they've long wondered about and wanted to explore.
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Another year of amazing world records and all the latest and greatest pop culture crazes! Where can you find the world's deadliest frog? Which athlete holds the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual EVER? What state has the biggest collection of T-rex fossils? Who has more Instagram followers: Grumpy Cat or Selena Gomez? This book is packed with the answers to these questions and MORE! Read all about the biggest, best, and most buzzworthy...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
With Stuff Kids Should Know, an incomplete compendium of only the most interesting topics, you will find fascinating stories and facts that will melt your mind! From demolition derbies to Mr. Potato Head to the history of facial hair, this book is full of funny, surprising information that sparks curiosity and reveals the magic of knowledge. For Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant, the founders of the massively popular podcast Stuff You Should Know, the everyday...
16) Strange but true
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"10 of the world's greatest mysteries explained"--Cover.
Prepare to have your mind blown! As you explore ten of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries, you'll witness a UFO encounter, search for the lost city of Atlantis, tour a haunted house, and discover the kraken's true form. Along the way, you'll use the scientific method and sharp thinking to separate fact from fiction and explain the unexplainable. Learn how sightings of flying saucers and...
17) That's deadly!
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Collects facts and tales about a variety of deadly situations, including dangerous animals, occupations, diseases, climates, weather, and sports.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society Childrens Books
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"Want to know the who/what/where of the coolest things on the planet? Check out the Top 8 lists in the latest Awesome 8! This lively book features 50 different topics with dazzling photos, such as the 8 most awesome Monster Fish, Dressed Up Dogs, Supersize Sculptures, Rad Replicas, Coolest Pools, Serious Stadium Snacks, Thrilling Theaters, Dazzling but Deadly, Hair Through History, Volcanoes We Lava, and so much more. It's so graphically stupendous,...
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