Books in Ripley's Believe It Or Not! series

Just in time for the holidays! The 4th annual collection of the grossest, strangest, and most unbelievable facts, acts, and oddities ever recorded -- it's Ripley's Believe It or Not!Are you ready for the gross? The wild? The unimaginable?You haven't seen anything yet. Turn the pages --- if you dare. But watch out for...... gruesome ghosts that haunt your favorite hangouts!... disgusting scabies mites that crawl under your skin!... a belch so loud, it rivals the sound of an airplane taking off!... and more mummies, crazy cars, and peculiar people than ever!It's all weird, and it's all inside --- Believe It or Not!

Ripley's Twists 2 in 1 - Oceans & Extreme Earth brings together two stunning and fascinating books. Explore giant crystal caves and exploding volcanoes, and meet glow-in-the-dark marine creatures and deep-sea monsters as you take a tour around our unbelievable world!A unique Ripley’s Believe It or Not! way of looking at traditional children’s subjects, books in this high-impact award-winning series offer an enticing alternative to run-of-the-mill junior reference. With its mix of core facts and a visual feast of unbelievable Ripley stories and images, Dinosaurs & Wild Animals will delight every inquisitive child.The upbeat text contains a high “yuk” factor—greatly beloved of the 7–10 years target age group—and lively interactive design. Entertaining and educational, this book will fascinate young readers.

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!

Ripley's Believe It or Not! fascinates a younger audience with a brand new format - sticker/activity books filled with more of the world's weirdest and wackiest facts. Believe it!Robert Ripley explored more than 190 countries seeking all things bizarre and extraordinary. And now young readers can follow his adventures in activity books filled with far-out facts. Read the amazing facts and then match them up with the right full-color sticker illustrating the feat. It's educational, fun, and (like everything RIPLEY), totally unbelievable!