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Books in Did You Know series

  • Do You Know Piranhas?

    Alain Bergeron, Michel Quintin, Sampar

    Paperback (Fitzhenry and Whiteside, Feb. 1, 2019)
    The latest edition to the Do You Know series by Alain M Bergeron, Michel Quintin and Sampar reveals everything young readers want to know about piranhas! Piranhas are attracted to the scent of blood Many piranhas are cannibals Piranha shoals can consist of several thousand individuals A piranha can jump out of the water to attack prey
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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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  • Did Jesus Wear Blue Jeans?

    Betsy Rossen Elliot, Don Page

    Hardcover (Standard Pub, June 1, 1993)
    Offers answers to typical questions asked by children regarding Jesus and the Bible.
  • Did You Know? Apes and Monkeys Are A Lot Like You

    M. R. Kaye

    Paperback (Independently published, Dec. 11, 2018)
    Another Quality Book For Young Readers.Updated ImagesApes and Monkeys can be found in jungles all over the world. There are numerous types of apes and gorillas but they can be grouped into some main categories. Contrary to what many people think, they are a lot like humans and scientists have been proving this time and time again as they challenges the apes and monkeys to mimic certain things or test them on what they can do.As important as these studies are, it is also extremely important that they be protected at all costs. If we are not careful, this wonderful species of primates will be extinct before we know it!Table Of ContentsAren’t Apes & Monkeys the Same?What Are Primates?Ways That Apes and Monkeys Are Like HumansHow Apes and Monkeys Care For Their BabiesTypes of ApesTypes of MonkeysHow to Protect Apes and Monkeys from Extinction
  • Did You Know? Whales Are A Lot Like You

    M. R. Kaye

    Paperback (Independently published, Dec. 9, 2018)
    Another Quality Family Reader BookGreat to Read to Kids 6 and Up. Great for Kids 8 and Up to Read ThemselvesWhales Are A Lot Like You, is a book to assist young children with learning about animals around them. Many children wonder why Whales are not just fish. They swim after all, so what makes them different. Using images and facts the child comes to understand how Whales are mammals and that they are mammals too, and therefore have a lot in common with Whales.Whales are a very special group of animals that spend their entire lives in the water You will learn in this book, what makes them special. One of the things that makes whales special is that they are much more like humans than they are like a fish. For a long time, many people thought that whales were “just a type of fish” but now we know this is not true at all. Whales are animals that live in the water, but they are very social, communicative creatures who have a lot in common with you and me, including the special things that make them mammals! Table of ContentsAren't They Fish?What Is A Mammal?More Ways Whales Are Like UsWhales Breathe AirWhales Have HairWhales Feed Their Babies MilkWhales Are Warm BloodedTypes Of WhalesTypes of Baleen WhalesBlue WhaleFin WhaleHumpback WhaleGray WhaleTypes of Toothed WhalesSperm WhaleNarwhalBeluga WhaleKiller WhaleDolphins and Porpoises?Protecting Our Whale Friends
  • Did you know: Cats Ride in Raindrops

    D Zeidler

    Paperback (Independently published, June 13, 2020)
    Do you ever wonder what your cat is doing when you cannot find it? Cats maybe far more creative than we think. (Mainly fun fiction with a few facts added into the mix.)
  • Do You Know Hyenas?

    Alain Bergeron, Michel Quitin, Sampar

    Paperback (Fitzhenry and Whiteside, May 28, 2014)
    Do you know? Females dominate the clans. Observers once watched 38 spotted hyenas devour an entire zebra carcass in 15 minutes. A hyena will eat everything except the horns, hooves and hair of its prey.
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  • Do You Know Spiders?

    Alain Bergeron, Michel Quitin, Sampar

    Paperback (Fitzhenry and Whiteside, July 23, 2013)
    Do you know? Most spiders have 8 eyes. Female spiders can be up to 100 times bigger than males. The Argyroneta aquatica is a type of spider that lives underwater. Certain tarantulas can live for 20 years.
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  • Do You Know Rats?

    Alain Bergeron, Michel Quitin, Sampar

    Paperback (Fitzhenry and Whiteside, Sept. 30, 2013)
    Do you know? You can count 4 rats for every 1 person in the city. Rats can have up to 12 litters of babies per year. In 3 years, 2 rats and their offspring can produce up to 20 million descendants.
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  • Did You Know? Elephants Are A Lot Like You

    M. R. Kaye

    Paperback (Independently published, Jan. 14, 2019)
    Another Quality Book For Young Readers. Great for Readers 8 and Up but Great To Read To Children That Love Elephants and AnimalsDid You Know? Elephants Are A Lot Like YouElephants can be found in Africa and parts of Asia. There are numerous types of Elephants but they can be grouped into some main categories. Contrary to what many people think, they are a lot like humans and scientists have been proving this time and time again as they test the Elephants to mimic certain things or test them on what they can do.We look at Elephants as beasts of burden to use to do our work but they are thinking , feeling creatures that feel things much like humans do. It is also extremely important that they be protected at all costs. If we are not careful, this wonderful species of ancient animals will be extinct before we know it!Partial Table Of ContentsElephants Are A Lot Like UsElephants Have FeelingsElephants Feel SorrowAre Elephants Right or Left Handed?Types of ElephantsHow to Protect Elephants from Extinction
  • Do You Know Crocodiles?

    Alain Bergeron, Michel Quitin, Sampar

    Paperback (Fitzhenry and Whiteside, July 23, 2013)
    Do you know? Crocodiles are cold-blooded animals who continue to grow throughout their entire lives. Females lay their eggs in nests. Crocodiles communicate with one another through sound.
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  • Do You Know Dinosaurs?

    Alain Bergeron, Michel Quitin, Sampar

    Paperback (Fitzhenry and Whiteside, May 28, 2014)
    Do you know? The smallest dinosaur was barely the size of a chicken. Dinosaurs built nests and laid eggs. The Anatosaurus had a record set of 2,000 teeth.
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