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"A book for all ages about noticing the wonder and beauty in the world both near and far"--
A young boy follows his imagination from the pyramids of Egypt to the moon, and back again. Along the way he learns that there are always stories to discover, to dream about, and to share.
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1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Some say that to embrace one's greatest talent is to make the world a better place. Breaking world records is a mysteriously seductive tradition, alternately inspiring, reckless, and bizarre. Follow a joggler, a grape catcher, and a man who cycles nowhere as they battle the odds, and their respective nemeses, in pursuit of global dominance. Includes extended scenes of more world record breaking feats.
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"It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. Talk about a bucket list: here are natural wonders-- the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architectural marvels, including the M.C. Escher-like stepwells in India....
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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"Presenting a brand new title in this award-winning series, Brutal Beasts gives a fantastic Ripley's Believe It or Not! twist on the world of deadly animals. From venomous villains to mega monsters, you'll find killer creatures of every size and from every corner of the animal kingdom in this exciting new Ripley's book. With fun facts, awesome images, and amazing Ripley stories throughout, kids will love reading about the Earth's bizarre and brutal...
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32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
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Images in stone like those on Easter Island are part of our historical legacy, but were they inspired by creatures from other planets? This gripping book examines the many myths and legends about the ancient past, searching for and finding facts about fascinating sites that include Stonehenge and the lost cities of Tiahuanaco and El Dorado.
11) Bigfoot
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121 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"This new nonfiction series looks at creatures and monsters throughout history and analyzes them through a scientific, mythbusting lens, debating whether or not the sightings and evidence provided are adequate proof of their existence. In Bigfoot, readers learn about all the sightings and "proof" of it, from the famous photograph and video to footprints and other evidence. It also discusses additional history about the monster, such as how Bigfoot...
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304 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps ; 25 cm
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"Featuring communist bunkers, burning gas craters and at least one sponge-rock flourescent grotto built by Polish monks, this book reveals weird and wonderful sights that the crowds don't reach. From eerie natural wonders to historical oddities and bizarre architecture, this is a travel companion for the incurably curious" -- page 4 of cover.
Takes readers on a journey through the worlds lesser known marvels, from a pumpkin regatta in Oregon to Lithuania's...
13) National geographic almanac 2020: trending topics, big ideas in science, photos, maps, facts & more
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398 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm
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"The latest dynamic annual for the 21st century, featuring high-energy pages packed with facts, photos, infographics, time lines, and maps that capture today's world. Perfect for ages 12 to 112. An almanac like no other, this book offers everything you need to know about the world in 2020-from science and nature to history, world cultures, and the environment. Filled with exquisite National Geographic photography, informative infographics, illustrated...
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110 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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This guide to things one can't always touch, see or hear (such as air, memory, and zero) features thoughtful riddles that help one discover and learn more about each answer. Introduces the concepts of abstraction and intangibility.
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"An immersive and engaging exploration of the world's ten most mysterious and spooky stories of the unexplained"--
In every corner of this earth there are secrets: hidden in the dark edge of the woods, nestled in the cold stars, and staring out from a stranger's eyes. Whether they be demonic possession or an unsolved murder, the unknown has always haunted our dreams. Smith offers up ten tales of real-life events that continue to evade explanation...
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283 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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Think you know Texas? Sure, there's the Alamo, the Cowboys, armadillos, Longhorns, Aggies, chili, the Space Center, and lots and lots of bluebonnets. And everybody knows not to mess with us. But there's something else, something we've got more of than any other state -- we've got a whole lot of ... weirdness. Yep, the Lone Star State has a vast amount of strange people and unusual sites, and they burst forth from every page of the biggest, most bizarre...
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vii, 328 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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"Challenge yourself, challenge your friends. Or make it official and host a night of fun, enlightening, and hilarious trivia. The pub quiz is a cultural institution, and bartender Austin Rogers is singularly good at it, not only as the long-time host of a hugely popular New York City quiz night, but also as a 12-time Jeopardy! champion whose earnings of over $400,000 are the seventh highest in the show's history. He knows a whole of just about everything,...
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