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Books in Bet You Didn't Know series

  • Bet You Didn't Know: Fascinating, Far-out, Fun-tastic Facts!

    National Geographic Kids

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, Aug. 8, 2017)
    Did you know that the first stop signs were black and white? Or that a litter of kittens is called a kindle? There's a lot to know and we bet you'll have fun learning these fun, far-out facts in the next super series from National Geographic Kids! Based on a favorite department in Nat Geo Kids magazine, this book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of cool categories, from astronomy and dinosaurs to revolutions and breakfast. Special features include Extreme Weirdness, Strange Places, Wacky World, and more.
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  • Bet You Didn't Know! 2: Outrageous, Awesome, Out-of-This-World Facts

    National Geographic Kids

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, Aug. 6, 2019)
    In the follow-up to the hit book Bet You Didn't Know, you'll discover even more incredible facts and mind-boggling tidbits to stun your friends and wow your teachers!Did you know that scallops have dozens of tiny blue eyes? That glass can form when lightning strikes sand? Or that Formula 1 race cars could theoretically drive upside down at superhigh speeds? There's a lot to know, and we bet you'll have fun learning it all in the second book in this super series from National Geographic Kids! Based on a favorite department in Nat Geo Kids magazine, this book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of awesome categories, from fire to reptiles to candy. Special features include Extreme Weirdness, Strange Places, What's the Difference, and more. Bold, colorful photographs in a supersize format and spectacular information create a winning combination for curious kids who can't wait to learn more about the world.
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  • Did You Know?: Amazing Answers to the Questions You Ask

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, July 21, 2014)
    Answering any question a child could ever have with over 500 images & illustrations, Did You Know? is a first reference book for school children.Inquisitive young minds tend to have a never-ending curiosity about the world around them. This book focuses on what they really want to know about nature, science, history, and more, putting things in easy to understand question and answer format.There's so much more to know that you ever thought possible. Bursting at the seams, this 160-page children's reference book is packed with eye-catching 3-D digital illustrations, photographs, diagrams and more to answer your every question. Questions like "Why does it rain?", "Which animals have houses?", "What was a gladiator?" are all answered with clear an engaging text for kids to learn on their own!Did You Know? covers a wide array of topics about the natural world, what happened down the ages, and what's going on In space. Learn all about the "how, when, where, and whys". Their favorite subjects are all here - from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to geographical knowledge on weather, rocks, and minerals. Open young minds to the wonder of the world around them and sharpen their knowledge through fun quizzes and facts. Soon they will be the ones asking others, "Did you know?"Find The Answers To Those Burning QuestionsThis book teaches you about a wide selection of Interesting facts broken down by subject and put in accessible terms that are ideal for elementary school children ages 6-8. Each page is packed with wonderful thought-provoking images and attempts to answer those thoughts through the facts on the very same page. Did You Know? encourages your young reader to find out more on their own. The easy-to-digest chunks of Information and quick quizzes fuel their thirst for knowledge and more information.In this book, you will learn about: - The Earth, Space and the nearest Planets - The living world and its inhabitants- History, from dinosaurs to mankind's greatest achievements- Science and technology- The human body & moreDid You Know? Amazing Answers To The Questions You Ask is part of the educational series 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? Dinosaurs

    DK

    Paperback (DK Children, March 24, 2020)
    Could I have a pet dinosaur? Why did T. rex have such short arms? What can we learn from dinosaur poo? Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about dinosaurs in DK's newest dinosaur encyclopedia for kids. This children's book, ideal for ages 6-9, will help inquisitive minds find out the answers to all the dinosaur questions they may have, and some they hadn't thought of! Did dinosaurs sleep? Did they have feathers? Covering amazing ancient creatures, fantastic fossils, and the positively perplexing prehistoric world, Did You Know? Dinosaurs helps children get a handle with the gigantic topic that is dinosaurs. Bursting with up-to-date facts and discoveries, this visually stunning book is something that every young dinosaur enthusiast and fossil hunter will want to own. Get your child learning with this amazing dinosaur book, which is packed with fantastic facts for curious minds.
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  • Bet You Didn't Know: Fascinating, Far-out, Fun-tastic Facts!

    National Geographic Kids

    Library Binding (National Geographic Children's Books, Aug. 8, 2017)
    Did you know that the first stop signs were black and white? Or that a litter of kittens is called a kindle? There's a lot to know and we bet you'll have fun learning these fun, far-out facts in the next super series from National Geographic Kids! Based on a favorite department in Nat Geo Kids magazine, this book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of cool categories, from astronomy and dinosaurs to revolutions and breakfast. Special features include Extreme Weirdness, Strange Places, Wacky World, and more.
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  • Hippos Can't Swim: and other fun facts

    Laura Lyn DiSiena, Hannah Eliot, Pete Oswald

    Paperback (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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  • Did You Know? Science

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, March 13, 2018)
    Satisfy your curious budding scientist with a book that explains the way we explain everything else. It all comes down to Science!Learn about a range of subjects that tell us about everything. From earth science and biology, to energy, physics, and astronomy. We give the answers to the questions kids aged 7-10 really want to know about in easy-to-follow question and answer format.This book focuses on the subjects that kids really want to know about and the questions they ask. Every question is answered with a detailed explanation, rich illustrations, and easy to understand text that will ease the curiosity of young minds. From earth science and biology to energy, physics, and astronomy. Did You Know? Science makes learning the science behind everyday matters easy to understand, fun, and engaging.Answers to over 200 questions about the living world, the human body, the material world, energy, forces, movement, and our planet. Described in colorful pages and in a fun question-and-answer format. Designed for ages 5-9 and organized into easy to understand bite-size nuggets of information.Fantastic Facts For Curious Minds!Did You Know? Science answers all the amazing questions children have about science, from how lights turn on and what makes cars go, to what makes the Earth look blue and how people move! This colorful and exciting book is full of awesome pictures and incredible facts about magnets, fossils, the human body, our planet, and much more!This is the ideal science encyclopedia to help your budding Einstein, as well as for parents who need to answer those tricky science questions sparked by curiosity. “Where does light come from? Can I feel forces? What is my body made of?”This amazing science book will answer interesting questions about:- The Living World- The Human Body- The Material World- Energy- Our Planet- Forces And MovementDid You Know? Science: Amazing Answers To More Than 200 Awesome Questions is part of the educational series 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? Animals

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, May 17, 2016)
    Why do tigers have stripes? How do chameleons change color? Why are flamingos pink?Did You Know? Animals answers all the probing questions kids ask about their favorite animals, organized by group. Children will discover amazing facts about a wide range of animals, from penguins to elephants and snakes to sharks.Focusing on what kids actually want to know about their favorite animals, the question and answer format makes it appealing to children aged 5–9 years old. With "Quick quiz" boxes that encourage the reader to find the answers for themselves around the page and a simple design that makes pages easy to navigate, Did You Know? Animals will keep young readers engaged and sharpen their knowledge of the animal world.
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  • Did You Know? Earth: Amazing Answers to more than 200 Awesome Questions

    Devin Dennie

    Hardcover (DK Children, April 9, 2019)
    This Earth encyclopedia probes 4.5 billion years’ worth of questions about our planet to open your child’s eyes to the world around them.This book is made for those 7-10-year-olds interested in learning fantastic facts about Earth. Follow along with the easy-to-read question and answer format that covers 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. Full of fun facts for kids and colorful illustrations. The kids learning book is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a wide range of topics ranging from the formation of the Earth, to what’s living at the bottom of the ocean.Let your child learn the answers to all the burning questions that they often think about relating to our planet in a fun question and answer format. Your child will broaden their knowledge and enjoy learning about things such as, "Can you freeze in a desert?", "How do living things become fossils?" and "What is a biome?"Fantastic Facts For Curious Minds!Did You Know? Earth answers all the amazing questions children have about the planet they live on. This colorful and exciting book is full of awesome pictures and fascinating facts about our incredible planet. This educational book about our Earth explains interesting facts about volcanoes, earthquakes, oceans, space, and so much more! Get your children learning about a variety of subjects with our Earth book. Packed with lots of fantastic facts for curious minds, helping your child to learn all sorts of new information.This educational book takes you on a journey through:- Living on Earth- Our Planet- Blue Planet- The Earth’s Surface- Up in the AirDid You Know? Earth: Amazing Answers to More Than 200 Awesome Questions is part of the educational series 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?

    Parragon Books

    Hardcover (Parragon Books, Sept. 11, 2014)
    Explore a world of subjects, from the vast universe to the tiny bugs of the animal kingdom, and from electricity to the human body. This exciting book is packed with illustrations, quizzes, photographs, and thousands of brain busting facts!
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  • Bet You Didn't Know! 2: Outrageous, Awesome, Out-of-This-World Facts

    National Geographic Kids

    Library Binding (National Geographic Children's Books, Aug. 6, 2019)
    In the follow-up to the hit book Bet You Didn't Know, you'll discover even more incredible facts and mind-boggling tidbits to stun your friends and wow your teachers!Did you know that scallops have dozens of tiny blue eyes? That glass can form when lightning strikes sand? Or that Formula 1 race cars could theoretically drive upside down at superhigh speeds? There's a lot to know, and we bet you'll have fun learning it all in the second book in this super series from National Geographic Kids! Based on a favorite department in Nat Geo Kids magazine, this book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of awesome categories, from fire to reptiles to candy. Special features include Extreme Weirdness, Strange Places, What's the Difference, and more. Bold, colorful photographs in a supersize format and spectacular information create a winning combination for curious kids who can't wait to learn more about the world.
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  • Chickens Don't Fly: and other fun facts

    Laura Lyn DiSiena, Hannah Eliot, Pete Oswald

    Paperback (Little Simon, Feb. 4, 2014)
    Did you know that chickens don’t fly? This hilarious book is full of fun facts about all sorts of animals, from barnyard birds to deep-sea sharks!Did you know that a dwarf lanternshark is only 8 inches long?How about that some salamanders breathe through their skin?Or that elephants have a great sense of smell—and can detect water that’s twelve miles away? 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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