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News flash: The Indians didn't save the Pilgrims from starvation by teaching them to grow corn. The "Wild West" was more peaceful and a lot safer than most modern cities. And the biggest scandal of the Clinton years didn't involve an intern in a...

From Africa, alligators, and astronauts to zippers, zebras, and Zambonis, this treasure trove of fascinating, fantastic facts will keep fun-seeking 7-to-10-year-olds entertained for hours! Did you know that houseflies taste with their feet--which are 10,000,000 times more sensitive than the human tongue?Or that Sesame...

"This is such a cool book. The range of Jono's knowledge is astounding, and so is his ability to digest complex ideas into deceptively simple drawings. You'll learn something on every page―and be entertained too." ―Bill Gates In Big Ideas, Little Pictures, Jono Hey...

Te sientes frustrado o abrumado cuando intentas aprender inglés? Buscas un sistema completo y paso a paso para dominar el inglés sin la confusión y los contratiempos de siempre? Quieres hablar con confianza e impresionar a los demás con tu fluidez, como todo un...

Celebrating traditional and time-honored methods of cooking and housekeeping across the four seasons. Our modern world is infinitely more complex than the one previous generations inhabited, and the pace of life much quicker. Yet the way our grandmothers lived their lives - using knowledge...

Over 135 flaps to uncover fascinating facts such as what karaoke means in Japanese, how the Mona Lisa got her name and how many people are descended from Genghis Khan. Divided into subjects such as Living Things, Science Lab, Treasure Trove, and When Did...

Winner of the Children's Choice Book of the Year Award for grades 5-6 Did you know fortune cookies aren't even found in China? Or that alligators don't actually live in the sewers of New York City? Want to prove it to your friends? This...

Linking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: preschoolers! Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child's immediate...

Keep this family-friendly resource handy to answer your questions about nature and wildlife throughout the Midwestern United States.When it comes to the great outdoors, it's only natural to be curious. Perhaps you'll find some animal tracks while camping, or maybe a child will ask,...

Pondering the questions only kids would think to ask, this hilarious, poignant collection captures the wonder of a child's imagination, brought to life by beloved New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck. "This book is for anyone who has secret questions in their mind they are...

"A ready reference aid and an inspiration to designers . All in all the best book now available on symbols." ―Library Journal This unparalleled reference represents a major achievement in the field of graphic design. Famed industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss recognized the importance of...

Put your general knowledge to the test, and impress your family and friends with your astonishing brainpower and trivia genius. An addictive quiz book for all the family featuring 10,000 questions, The Big Quiz Book has something for everyone. With 10 different general knowledge...

25 years and over 1 million copies in print: An updated, repackaged edition of the bestselling divination tool and party favorite - ask a yes or no question, open the book, find your answer. Should you ask your boss for a raise? Call that...

Take an astonishing, amusing, and charmingly unconventional tour through the curious everyday lives of humans past. No need to spend the day at an archaeological dig when you can simply make a cup of tea, clamber into your comfiest chair, and settle in with...

The Qur'an Has It All presents answers to universal questions we all have about our purpose, relationships and life's challenges. Based on Dr Shaykha Haifaa's compelling Ramadan 2024 series with Jannah Institute, this book draws on verses of the Qur'an that guide reader's soul-searching...

The 20th anniversary edition of the "brilliant and practical" (Tom Peters, author of The Professional Service 50) business classic--now updated to reflect the digital world--provides essential tools and wisdom for all consultants, negotiators, and advisors. In today's fast-paced networked economy, professionals must work harder...

The Train Operator Passbook(R) study guide prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming civil...

At last, all those weird but true facts that kids love so much are collected in this fun-tastic set of three compact, easy to handle and fun to browse books. Wacky facts, fascinating information, and lively art combine to make these books irresistible brain...

Wow friends and family with the similarities and differences between over 150 comparative pairs in this detailed encyclopedia, ideal for picking up over and over again. What's the difference between a country and a continent? What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?...

Why does an "X" stand for a kiss?Which fruits are in Juicy Fruit(R) gum?Why do people cry at happy endings?Why do you never see baby pigeons?Pop-culture guru David Feldman demystifies these topics and so much more in Why Don't Cats Like to Swim? --...