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Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
192 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
This supersized, hardcover addition to the blockbuster Weird But True series, Ultimate Weird But True is packed 1,000 amazing facts and eye-popping photos that prove truth really is stranger than fiction. With a colorful, metallic cover, a kid-friendly design, and a wacky sense of humor, this stunning book will give kids a winning combination of smarts and fun.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Get ready to be grossed out--in a good way! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is slimy and sticky and jam-packed with more icky, zany fun! Step up to the plate and try not to lose your lunch, with 300 all-new, amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of"--
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
205 pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Everything has its weird side-- even sports! Add wacky stats, facts, and stories to your arsenal of spots trivia with this new addition to the very popular Weird but True series! With the Olympics on the way, discover tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of sports!
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
191 pages: color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"What's so weird about U.S. presidents? Plenty! Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was a great wrestler? That Ulysses S. Grant got a speeding ticket riding his horse--twice! Or that Benjamin Harrison was afraid of electricity? And let's not forget that President McKinley had a pet parrot that whistled 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' duets with him! In this new single-subject Weird But True book, you'll have a blast learning that there's a lot of substance--and...
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents unusual facts about the holiday, including how upside-down Christmas trees can be purchased, how Sweden erects a giant straw goat for the occasion, and how mystery elves have been spotted in Michigan handing out money to strangers.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
191 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The classic stories from Greek mythology come to life in this latest installment in the Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring Zeus, Hades, Athena, Poseidon, Artemis, Heracles, Prometheus, and many more! From the god who gave mankind fire, to who stood guard at the Underworld, to famous fatal flaws, this book covers all the iconic Greek myths and key characters--along with wonderfully weird and surprising tidbits"--Back cover.
10) Ancient Egypt
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
191 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents strange but true facts about life in ancient Egypt, from the invention of the toothbrush and the burial of King Tut to the development of the world's first police force.
12) Halloween
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume : illustrations ; 17 cm.
Language
English
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Description
"Funny facts and information about Halloween, for kids"--
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
"Calling all dino dynamos! Get ready to devour wacky wonders, facts, stats, and trivia about all things dinosaur. Did you know that the T. rex had vision 13 times better than the average human's? Or that people collect fossilized dino poop? And get this: There's a dinosaur named after Hogwarts--Harry Potter's wizarding school! Get ready to meet dinosaurs with horns and feathers, razor-sharp claws and gigantic teeth. You'll encounter the places they...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm
Language
English
Description
Dive into these fishy facts: Did you know that the prehistoric shark, megalodon, had jaws so big that it could swallow a car? Or that goats, pigs, dogs, cats, and even an alpaca have all learned how to surf? And if that's not weird enough for ya, one man even rowed solo across the Pacific Ocean for 312 days! In this book filled with 300 wacky facts and pictures, you'll glimpse the ocean's weirdest wildlife, uncover shocking shipwrecks, and meet sensational...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explore 300 wacky facts and pictures from the five boroughs. You'll get a look at the city's storied past, learn about weird stuff in New York today, and even meet a couple of goats that held up traffic on the subway. The city that never sleeps truly has something for everyone--from giant pillow fights to epic Broadway musicals to pizza-loving rats.
16) Rocks & minerals
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Impress your friends and family with all these weird but true facts about everything rock and mineral"--
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Unwrap 300 wacky facts and pictures showcasing the hilarious history, crazy coincidences, awesome astrological beliefs, and surprising statistics behind birthdays. You'll be blown away by the world's craziest cakes, most elaborate decorations, and most grandiose gifts to ever commemorate a year in the life.
20) The Middle Ages
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more!Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle-and that the losing team got pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that one proposed cure from Medieval...
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