Books in Fascinating Facts series

Highlights fascinating facts about scary stuff, from vampires' obsession with counting to the Flying Dutchman haunting the seven seas. Learn about a real disease that may have inspired werewolf stories, the sea monster believed to lurk in the waters of an upstate New York lake, the ghost of a president that supposedly haunts the White House, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Highlights fascinating facts about the human body, from the genes in our cells to the hairs on our heads. Learn about the number of bathtubs your saliva could fill, the evolutionary origins of goosebumps, the part of the body that doesn't need blood, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Highlights fascinating facts about space, from the hottest planet in the solar system to volcanoes that spew icy slush. Learn about the planet that spins on its side, the only animal that can survive in space without a spacesuit, an asteroid so big that scientists mistook it for a planet, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

The Fascinating Insects series examines a wide range of insects, from beautiful butterflies to creepy crawly spiders. Readers will learn exciting facts about each insect, including its body features, where it lives, what it eats, and its role in nature. Vibrant photos and easy-to-read text will engage beginning readers as they learn about Earths most interesting insects. Fascinating Insects is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.