"A book for all ages about noticing the wonder and beauty in the world both near and far"--

"Erika Engelhaupt, founding editor of National Geographic's Gory Details blog, explores oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Featuring reporting and interviews with leading researchers in the field, Gory Details illuminates the world's most intriguing real-world applications of science"--

Loads of quirky, cool, and astonishing facts about some of the grossest stuff on Earth. Did you know that rats are ticklish? Or that one-fourth of the bones in your body are in your feet? Or that President Thomas Jefferson introduced french fries to the United States? From creepy crawlies to ancient inventions, pumpkin-boat racing to the smallest bone in your body, our Weird-but-True Facts series offers all kinds of weird facts that are amazing, unexpected,...

What is the longest bone in your body? What's the record for throwing a washing machine? What's the record for the most books written? Find out about the most amazing human record holders-from the fastest and tallest to the most creative and richest-all in stunningly designed infographics.

Takes readers on a journey through the worlds lesser known marvels, from a pumpkin regatta in Oregon to Lithuania's hill of crosses.

Trivia buffs of the world---this is your book! It's crammed with 1,001 tidbits of information in such categories as Food & Drink, Television, Art, Business, Health, Religion, and many others. For example, did you know that every strawberry contains over 200 seeds? That the first organized labor strike in the U.S. occurred in Philadelphia in 1786, when local printers demanded higher wages? Or that Jack London was the first novelist to earn one million...

Dads have a special way of relating to children. They tend to rough-house and tease children more than moms do. It is usually a father who teaches a child how to shoot a free throw, catch a frog, or fix a broken bicycle chain. Knowing how to do these things raises a child's self-esteem, increases self-confidence, and fosters self-reliance because they expand a child's ability to cope with and understand the world. Each of the 101 secrets in this wonderful...

"This title takes readers around the world showing them some of the most beautiful and amazing places. Vibrant and beautiful images team up with fun and interesting facts to attract those reluctant readers. Complete with a table of contents, glossary, index, and even more facts!"--Provided by the publisher.

Do you LOVE your birthday and never want it to end? Keep the party spirit pumping all year with this mind-boggling book! Did you know that on each birthday, you are 31,536,000 seconds older than you were on your last birthday? Or that the winner at the world birthday-cake-eating championship ate 14.5 pounds of cake in just under eight minutes? How about that you likely share your birthday with about 20.8 million other people around the globe? Unwrap...

They don't call him Stink for nothing! Now kids can savor a smorgasbord of facts about smelly and vile stuff in honor of their favorite super sniffer.