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Books in I didn't know that! series

  • I Didn't Know That Some Snakes Spit Poison

    Claire Llewellyn, Francis Phillips, Ian Thompson, David Wood, Rob Shone, Jo Moore, Robert Perry

    Paperback (Copper Beech, July 1, 1997)
    Provides a fact-filled introduction for young readers about snakes, their anatomy, behavior, and more, in a guide that also features puzzles, projects, and quizzes to reinforce scientific concepts.
    K
  • People Chase Twisters/Other

    Kate Petty

    Library Binding (Copper Beech, April 1, 1998)
    Provides information about violent weather phenomena such as thunderstorms, lightning, blizzards, monsoons, and sandstorms.
    O
  • I Didn't Know That Some Planes Hover

    Flowerpot Press, Johannah Gilman Paiva, Various

    Hardcover (Flowerpot Press, Nov. 1, 2014)
    Did you know that one plane had 200 wings? That some planes have none? That helicopters can fly upside down when they loop the loop? Discover for yourself amazing facts about flying machines, from the earliest hot-air balloons to the latest computer-controlled aircrafts that can change shape as they fly, in this awesome book all about planes. With a cover designed to grab a childs attention (including foil, spot UV, and embossing), and an immediately engaging interior filled with varying text lengths and density, diverse illustrations, dynamic layouts, and the most current information laid out in a captivating format, young readers will come back to this book again and again, building their science knowledge base as well as vocabulary. Fun facts, true or false quizzes, search and find features, clearly labeled graphics, and text boxes are designed to hold the attention of all types of learners, making the information accessible and interesting, as well as engaging and entertaining.
    T
  • Crocodiles Yawn To Keep Cool

    Kate Petty

    Hardcover (Copper Beech, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Distinguishes between crocodiles and alligators and discusses their habitats, feeding habits, hunting behavior, reproduction, and hibernation.
    Q
  • I Didn'T Know: Spiders H Fangs

    Claire Llewellyn

    Hardcover (Copper Beech, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Gives lots of facts about arachnids, especially spiders, such as how they make webs, hunt, communicate, look after their young, and defend themselves.
    K
  • Sharks Keep Losing Their Teeth

    Claire Llewellyn

    Hardcover (Copper Beech, April 1, 1998)
    Provides information about the diet, anatomy, habits, and reproduction of sharks
    K
  • Quakes Split The Ground Open

    Clare Oliver

    Hardcover (Copper Beech, April 1, 1999)
    Describes the causes, destructive effects, detection, and safety aspects of earthquakes, as well as some of the major earthquakes that have occurred in our time
    M
  • Some Plants Grow In Mid-Air

    Claire Llewellyn

    Hardcover (Copper Beech, April 1, 1998)
    Explains why rainforests are shrinking, how their wildlife is endangered, and why they and their wildlife are important
    J
  • Wolves Howl At The Moon

    Cecilia Fitzsimons, Mike Atkinson, Jo Moore

    Hardcover (Copper Beech, March 1, 2000)
    An introductory book to nocturnal animalsfrom leopards who hunt in the dark to wolves, gerniks, bats, owls, snakes, spiders, and foxesexplores their specific habitats and behaviors with the aid of puzzles, quizzes, and projects.
    K
  • I Didn't Know That Some Whales Can Sing

    Flowerpot Press, Johannah Gilman Paiva, Various

    Hardcover (Flowerpot Press, Nov. 1, 2014)
    Did you know whales are mammals that breathe air? That some whales are heavier than the largest dinosaurs? That dolphins help each other when they are sick? Discover for yourself amazing facts about whales and dolphins what they eat, how loud the humpback whales call can be, how they have babies, who their worst enemies are, and more, in this awesome book all about whales! With a cover designed to grab a childs attention (including foil, spot UV, and embossing), and an immediately engaging interior filled with varying text lengths and density, diverse illustrations, dynamic layouts, and the most current information laid out in a captivating format, young readers will come back to this book again and again, building their science knowledge base as well as vocabulary. Fun facts, true or false quizzes, search and find features, clearly labeled graphics, and text boxes are designed to hold the attention of all types of learners, making the information accessible and interesting, as well as engaging and entertaining.
    Z
  • I Didn't Know That Some Trains Run on Water

    Flowerpot Press, Johannah Gilman Paiva

    Hardcover (Flowerpot Press, Nov. 1, 2014)
    Did you know that trains opened up the American West? That some have several locomotives? That they can go upside down? Discover for yourself these and many more amazing facts about rail transport, from the earliest steam trains to the latest technology of the high-speed trains, in this awesome book all about trains! With a cover designed to grab a childs attention (including foil, spot UV, and embossing), and an immediately engaging interior filled with varying text lengths and density, diverse illustrations, dynamic layouts, and the most current information laid out in a captivating format, young readers will come back to this book again and again, building their science knowledge base as well as vocabulary. Fun facts, true or false quizzes, search and find features, clearly labeled graphics, and text boxes are designed to hold the attention of all types of learners, making the information accessible and interesting, as well as engaging and entertaining.
    T
  • Tidal Waves Wash Away Cities

    Kate Petty

    Hardcover (Copper Beech, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Examines why tidal waves happen, how they form, and what kinds of destruction they can cause, as well as describing some major tidal waves in history
    M