Did you know that beavers have orange teeth? Or that some monkeys floss their teeth using bird feathers? Or that one species of bird can walk underwater? Or that alligators stay underwater for longer by swallowing rocks? Or that sea otters use rocks to crack open prey? Welcome to Animal FACTopia, a purrfectly amazing world of facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Every fact in this book is connected to the next in a fascinating web of information, where you will leapfrog from topic to topic in surprising and hilarious ways. Sometimes your path branches and you can slide down a rabbit hole to a totally different, but still connected, part of the book. Discover where your curiosity will take you!  

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 you, 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 seafarers, from pirates and sailors to ground-breaking marine scientists. Perfect for ocean enthusiasts and trivia-loving landlubbers alike!

Explore the animal kingdom like never before in this thrilling roundup of animals that bite, sting ... and kill. A venomous lizard the size of a car. A snake that can take down an elephant. A stealthy scorpion ready to strike. Sound like the makings of the ultimate thriller movie? It's real life. And that's just the beginning. Discover how the bites and stings of black mambas, Komodo dragons, king cobras, black widow spiders, Gila monsters, pit vipers, rattlesnakes, scorpions, and more spell certain doom for their prey. Dig deeper into topics such as how fangs work, how antivenoms are developed, what snake milkers do, and the surprising ways venom can actually help humans. Unbelievable photography and lively text bring readers up close and personal to the spine-tingling action. You'll never look at animals the same way again. Discover more amazing animals with these other National Geographic Kids Books: * Ick! Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Defenses by Melissa Sewart * Beastly Bionics: Rad Robots, Brilliant Biomimicry, and Incredible Inventions Inspired by Nature by Jennifer Swanson * Animal Zombies: And Other Bloodsucking Beasts, Creepy Creatures, and Real-Life Monsters by Chana Stiefel * Chomp! Fierce Facts About the BITE FORCE, CRUSHING JAWS, and MIGHTY TEETH of Earth's Champion Chewers by Brady Barr

Did you know that fish sometimes cough, or that alligator teeth are hollow? It's all weird ... but true! The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 5th book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference book is so much fun, kids forget they're learning.

This book goes to extremes to introduce kids to the best of the best in the world of over-achieving, amazing, record-setting pets! Pets are more than just our animal besties. They're totally extreme! From the largest to the smallest, the biggest braniacs to the most awesome athletes, discover the amazing talents of all kinds of animals, including dogs, cats, bunnies, horses, reptiles, fish, even insects, and more. Some were just born this way. Others have worked hard to develop their skills. Plus, you'll dive into the details behind the records, see how different pets match up, and encounter some of the world's wackiest pet places. With eye-popping design, unforgettable photographs, and amazing stats, this book is sure to become the leader of the pack on every kid's bookshelf!

Unwrap 500 fascinating knowledge nuggets about all kinds of topics to boost your brainpower in this yummy little fact book.

Let's start with a million. A million days ago, the first Olympics took place in ancient Greece. If you live a million hours, you'll be 114 years old. And how many ants equal the weight of one average human? That's right, a million. Open the candy cover and take a deep and delicious dive into numbers, fun facts, and cool trivia on all kinds of topics. It's a novel approach to feeding kids tantalizing tidbits about the world, and is sure to be an addictive addition to the bookshelves of Weird But True! and Just Joking fans.

This fun, photo-filled, and fact-packed bird guide will make kids Stop! Look! and Listen! to find the feathered friends right in their own backyards. From ducks to hawks, sparrows to sandpipers, kids will learn how, where, and when to spot birds all over the United States. With tons of info and interactivity prompts, it's the perfect companion for backyard or field trip, camping or vacation. Durable and portable, it's just right for pocket or backpack

Yona Goldrich (formerly Goldreich) and his younger brother, Bumek (Avraham), stood in front of their childhood home in Turka, on the border between Poland and Ukraine. Half a century had passed since the brothers last stood on Polish soil but suddenly time seemed to vanish. In his mind, Yona was once again a boy, nearly fifteen. World War II raged around them and Turka was under Nazi control. Death haunted them at every turn. Life for the boys was a desperate struggle to survive and a constant, heartbreaking search to reunite with family. Yona's journey would take him through war-ravaged Europe to Israel and eventually to America - in a daring escape to freedom.

Kids will have double the fun with 2,000 stickers and cool content about their favourite animals.

This bind-up of On the Farm and Amazing Pets combines two adorable, fun-filled sticker books in one! It's chock-full of kids' favourite animals: dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters, birds, cows, sheep, pigs, and many more! With a colourful design and loaded with tons of games and activities-such as mazes, matching, drawing, and counting-kids are sure to love these pages of 2,000 stickers!