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Books in Bet You Didn't Know series

  • Rainbows Never End: and other fun facts

    Laura Lyn DiSiena, Hannah Eliot, Pete Oswald

    Paperback (Little Simon, June 24, 2014)
    This earth-shattering book is filled with fun facts about snow, sunlight, rainbows, and more!Did you know that rainbows are full circles—so they never actually end?How about that light from the sun reaches Earth in around eight minutes?Or that all snowflakes have six sides? Filled with tons of cool facts about weather and the environment, plus colorful, humorous illustrations by Pete Oswald, this book is sure to be a hit!
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  • Did You Know? Space: Amazing Answers to More than 200 Awesome Questions!

    Sarah Cruddas

    Hardcover (DK Children, Sept. 5, 2017)
    Discover the wonders of space through 200 curious questions. Did You Know? Space takes you on a journey through our galaxy and beyond.Get familiar with the stars. This book is made for kids aged 5-9 interested in otherworldly facts about space. Follow along with the easy-to-read question and answer format on a wide range of subjects, helping kids to learn new information as they turn each page.There is so much to learn, and this collection will get you on your way. Did You Know? Space answers all the exciting questions about space that kids ask. Delve deep into the universe and discover where space begins through topics relating to the atmosphere, space travel and over 200 questions like: What are shooting stars? Why is Jupiter striped? When was the first space exploration mission? What was the name of the first animal in space? And so much more.Learn the answers to all the burning questions that your little one often thinks about. Each subject is structured around a problem that inquiring young minds ask. Your child will broaden their knowledge and enjoy learning about things in manageable chunks designed for providing young readers with a reassuring and fantastic route into space. Flip The Page And Explore Outer Space. Ever wondered what space truly looks like when you’re in it? The book features images of real space exploration missions by NASA, as well as the latest space news and astronomy. Did You Know? Space is a book perfect for young space fans as well as children new to the subject. This fantastic book about space explains exciting, fun facts about lunar landings, gas giants, dwarf stars, spacewalks, and so much more! Get your children learning about a variety of subjects with our space book. This book is packed from cover to cover with lots of facts for curious minds, helping your child to understand all sorts of new information. This educational book takes you on a journey through:- The Universe- The Solar System- Deep Space- Space Exploration- And much, much more!Did You Know? Space: Amazing Answers to More than 200 Awesome Questions is part of the educational series of Did You Know? encyclopedias. Complete the collection and learn more about the world around you and the questions you ask, science, and space.
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  • Did You Know? It's a Fun, Fact-Filled Collection!: Hippos Can't Swim; Chickens Don't Fly; Rainbows Never End; Trains Can Float

    Laura Lyn DiSiena, Hannah Eliot, Pete Oswald, Aaron Spurgeon

    Paperback (Little Simon, Oct. 28, 2014)
    The first four Did You Know? books are now available in one fact-tastic boxed set!Did you know that a zebra’s stripes are as unique as a human’s fingerprints? Or that all snowflakes have six sides? How about that the highest place on Earth to go bungee jumping is the Bloukrans Bridge in South Africa? Find out many more fun facts about animals, the environment, and transportation in this awesome boxed set!Included in the boxed set are: Hippos Can’t Swim Chickens Don’t Fly Rainbows Never End Trains Can Float
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  • Dinosaurs Live On!: and other fun facts

    Laura Lyn DiSiena, Hannah Eliot, Aaron Spurgeon

    Paperback (Little Simon, April 28, 2015)
    Go back in time with this dino-mite book of fun facts about fossils, pterodactyls, the T. rex, and more!Did you know that the Tyrannosaurus rex was up to forty-two feet in length?How about that the Triceratops had between 400 and 800 teeth?Or that some scientists believe that chickens are descendants of dinosaurs? Filled with tons of cool facts about dinsoaurs, plus colorful, humorous illustrations, this book is sure to be a prehistoric hit!
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  • Saturn Could Sail: and other fun facts

    Laura Lyn DiSiena, Hannah Eliot, Pete Oswald, Aaron Spurgeon

    Paperback (Little Simon, Dec. 16, 2014)
    3...2...1...Blast off with this book of fun facts about spaceships, planets, the Milky Way, and more!Did you know that Saturn is the least dense planet in the solar system? If there were a body of water large enough to hold it, Saturn would float!How about that Neil Armstrong was also an aerospace engineer, naval aviator, test pilot, and university professor?Or that Earth could fit inside Jupiter more than 1,000 times? Filled with tons of cool facts about outer space, plus colorful, humorous illustrations, this book is out of this world!
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  • All About Animals!: A Lift-the-Flap Book of Fun Facts

    Hannah Eliot, Pete Oswald

    Board book (Little Simon, May 1, 2018)
    Learn all about your favorite animals with this nonfiction lift-the-flap board book!Did you know that bees have eyes but they don’t have ears? Did you know that chickens can’t fly? Or that zebras sleep standing up? Filled with tons of cool facts about all of your favorite animals, plus colorful flaps to lift, this nonfiction board book is fact-filled and interactive!
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  • Trains Can Float: and other fun facts

    Laura Lyn DiSiena, Hannah Eliot, Pete Oswald, Aaron Spurgeon

    Paperback (Little Simon, Aug. 19, 2014)
    Rev your engines for this book of fun facts about trains, planes, bridges, tunnels, and more!Did you know that some trains can actually float? Magnets make the train rise above the tracks!How about that the longest suspension bridge in the world is a mile and a quarter long?Or that tunnels were built in the Netherlands to help keep certain endangered animals safe from traffic? Filled with tons of cool facts about vehicles and other modes of transportation, plus colorful, humorous illustrations by Pete Oswald, this book is sure to be a hit!
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  • Frogs Play Cellos: and other fun facts

    Laura Lyn DiSiena, Hannah Eliot, Pete Oswald, Aaron Spurgeon

    Paperback (Little Simon, Oct. 7, 2014)
    Rock out with this book of fun facts about xylophones, cymbals, concerts, and more!Did you know that the violin contains more than 70 separate pieces of wood? How about that you can tune your guitar to the sound of a dial tone because it’s an “A”?Or that the Beatles were first called the Blackjacks, and then the Quarrymen? Filled with tons of cool facts about musical instruments, plus colorful, humorous illustrations, this book is sure to be a hit!
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  • Monsters Are Real!: and other fun facts

    Hannah Eliot, Aaron Spurgeon

    Paperback (Little Simon, July 26, 2016)
    Did you know that monsters are real?! This book is filled with fun facts about dragons, vampires, the Yeti, and more!Did you know that the Yeti roams around Mount Everest, the tallest peak on the entire planet? How about that the Loch Ness monster is said to be a living dinosaur or even a sea serpent that swam into the lake before it became landlocked? Or that the word “dragon” comes from the ancient Greek word “draconta,” meaning “to watch”? That’s why we often read about dragons guarding treasure! Filled with tons of cool facts about the scariest monsters and other crazy creatures, plus colorful, humorous illustrations, this latest book in the Did You Know? series is sure to be a hit!
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  • Carrots Like Peas: and other fun facts

    Hannah Eliot, Aaron Spurgeon

    Paperback (Little Simon, Nov. 10, 2015)
    Ditch that dinner-table rule, “don’t play with your food,” and gobble up this book of fun facts about carrots, candy, popcorn, and more!Did you know that an average ear of corn has an even number of rows, which is usually 16? How about that cotton candy used to be called Fairy Floss? Or that there are about 7,500 varieties of apples grown throughout the world? If you tried a new variety each day, it would take you 20 years to try them all! Filled with tons of cool facts about your favorite food, plus colorful, humorous illustrations, this latest book in the Did You Know? series is sure to be a hit!
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  • Turkeys Strike Out: and other fun facts

    Hannah Eliot, Aaron Spurgeon

    Paperback (Little Simon, March 29, 2016)
    You won’t strike out with this book full of fun facts about baseball, soccer games, football fields, and more!Did you know that the most popular sport in the world is soccer? How about that if you are 7 feet tall or taller you have a 17% chance of playing in the NBA? Or that, in bowling, a “turkey” is when you get three strikes? Filled with tons of cool facts about sports, plus colorful, humorous illustrations, this book is sure to be a home run.
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  • Hippos Can't Swim: and other fun facts

    Laura Lyn DiSiena, Hannah Eliot, Pete Oswald

    Hardcover (Little Simon, Feb. 4, 2014)
    Did you know that hippos can’t swim? This hilarious book is full of fun facts about all sorts of animals, from sleepy ants to jellyfish that glow!Did you know that a zebra’s stripes are as unique as a human’s fingerprints?How about that ants take about 250 naps per day?Or that some jellyfish can glow—and that’s called bioluminescence? Colorful, humorous illustrations accompany tons of cool facts about animals of all shapes, sizes, speeds, and species in this lively book that makes nonfiction fun!
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