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Odd-inary People
Mary Packard
Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, June 1, 2002)Ripley's Believe It or Not!-authority on the strange and unusual-and Scholastic present thethird of four incredible collections of the world's weirdest, wackiest facts. Believe it!Have you heard.......about the man who gets bitten by snakes to make snake serum?..about the boy who went to the doctor only to find a tooth growing in his foot?...about the 14-year-old girl who can tow her entire high school football team in a truck?...about the professor who trains frogs to lift weights?Sometimes people do the strangest things!
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!: Top Ten: The Weirdest of the Weird
Scholastic
Mass Market Paperback (Scholastic Inc., May 1, 2010)A new fiction series from the makers of Ripley's Believe It or Not! follows the action-packed adventures of a group of teen agents possessing special gifts as they travel the world investigating unbelievable tales in a bid to discern fact from fiction. Includes free collector cards. Original.
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Believe It or Not
Mary Packard
Paperback (Scholastic Inc, Jan. 1, 2002)It's shocking but irresistible. The fantastic and amazing World of Ripley's Believe It or Not uncovers and relates curiosities from around the globe.
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Accidents and Disasters
Colette Muir
Hardcover (Book Sales, Nov. 1, 1984)Details the sinking of the Titanic, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, great train accidents, the crash of the Hindenberg, and other famous natural and man-made disasters
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Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Prepare To Be Shocked
Geoff Tibballs
Hardcover (Ripley Publishing, Aug. 5, 2008)The electrifying holographic cover of Ripley's Believe It or Not! Prepare to be Shocked gives a tantalizing taste of the bizarre and amazing facts and pictures to be found throughout the latest book in Ripley's multi-million-selling series. Among the crazy stories featured is the Electric Man who can power light bulbs and fry fish in his bare hands, a jet-powered bar stool, a man with bright blue skin, and cats that glow in the dark! Seventeen chapters--ranging from Epic Endeavors and Fun Festivals to Fantastic Food and Startling Art--cover an ever-widening group of subjects and stories around which the book is based. Intriguing interviews with astounding individuals spotlight their achievements and reveal more about what makes them tick. Informative `Ripley's Research' boxes give the scientific explanation behind some of the most incredible tales in the book, such as why cats are sometimes born with wings, how someone can swallow live snakes, and how snow donuts are actually formed. In addition, miscellaneous lists and other text features are scattered throughout, including a list of competitive eating achievements and a recipe for deep-fried scorpions. And double-page features, entitled `Enter the Vault,' showcase the best of the Ripley archive of black and white photographs of unbelievable people, places, and creatures of the past. Every page will make you gasp with astonishment at the truly unbelievable tales that make up the wonderful world of Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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Space Travel and Colonies
Colette Muir
Hardcover (Putnam Pub Group, Nov. 1, 1984)Presents what we already know about living away from Earth and what the future possibilities for doing so may be.
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Stuntmen and Special Effects
Colette Muir
Hardcover (Book Sales, Nov. 1, 1984)Provides a behind-the-scenes look at the world of films, explaining how the terrifying stunts and astonishing special effects are accomplished
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Animal Antics
Ripley's Entertainment Inc.
Library Binding (Mason Crest, Sept. 15, 2009)Profiles a variety of animals with strange or surprising traits.
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Magic and Magicians
Ripley's Believe It or Not: Magic & Magicians
Hardcover (Book Sales, Nov. 1, 1984)A miscellany of magic which includes discussions of superstitions, pyramid power, the Devil, spells, alchemy, witches, and witchcraft.
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Amazing Earth
Ripley's Entertainment Inc.
Library Binding (Mason Crest, Sept. 15, 2009)Collects strange, interesting, and record-breaking trivia about the Earth, including volcanic islands formed overnight, the tallest underwater mountain, and a man struck seven times by lightning.
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World's Weirdest Critters
Mary Packard
Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, March 1, 2002)Collects information about animals and animal behavior.
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Wonders of Science
Ripley's Entertainment Inc.
Library Binding (Mason Crest, Sept. 16, 2009)Collects strange, interesting, and record-breaking technological trivia, including daring surgeries, body parts made from chocolate, and the highest recorded temperature on Earth.
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