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Books in The Big Book Of The Dark series

  • The Book of Incredible Information

    Publications International Ltd.

    Hardcover (Publications International, Ltd., April 20, 2015)
    The Book of Incredible Information is a collection of hundreds of articles, lists, quotes, and anecdotes.A lively range of subjects and events, from the backwater debacles of history to infamous innovations, vocations, and personalities.Topics include extraordinary explorers, oddball professions, game-changing inventions, unprofessional sports, arts and treasures, unforgettable edibles, and even a few ghost stories.Padded hardcover704 pages
  • The Book of Unusual Knowledge

    Publications International Ltd.

    Hardcover (Publications International, Ltd., April 1, 2012)
    The Book of Unusual Knowledge is a mammoth 704-page padded hardcover book crammed with a cornucopia of information some useful, others not so much but all of it completely captivating. It's perfect for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning.With quirky illustrations and a vast array of articles, anecdotes, lists, and games, this book will provide hours of fascinating reading. It will also expand your knowledge on a range of topics, including the animal kingdom, art, sports, technology, history, politics, the universe, and much, much more.Sample topics include: - Are plastic bags killing sacred cows in India? - Does NASCAR have roots in bootlegging moonshine? - Did Ronald Reagan see not one but two UFOs during his lifetime?
  • The Book of Useless Information

    Publications International Ltd.

    Hardcover (Publications International, Ltd., Jan. 1, 2011)
    The Book of Useless Information addresses virtually every imaginable topic, from the most unusual tourist attractions in the United States to the legend of Dracula. This 704-page padded hardcover book contains 250 articles, statistics, facts, trivia, and lists that range from absurd to useless to hilarious.Readers learn about the deadliest diseases of the 20th century, the craziest entertainment acts of all time, the world's most unusual museums, the most outlandish laws on the books, the biggest Hollywood blunders, the most dangerous jobs, and much more.Quirky illustrations enhance the stories.Sample chapters include: The Unexplained, Science and Technology, The Arts, History, Around the World, and Death and the MacabreThe Book of Useless Information provides hours upon hours of fascinating reading for anyone with a curious mind. Makes a wonderful gift for trivia buffs.
  • The Book of Bizarre Truths

    Publications International Ltd.

    Hardcover (Publications International, Ltd., Jan. 1, 2011)
    The Book of Bizarre Truths is a 708-page collection of answers to hundreds of provocative questions covering a vast range of topics. The book s writers inform on everything from the strange to the sublime. Including urban legends, old wives tales, and misattributed quotes. They correct so-called facts and trivia that have gained authenticity despite less-than-reliable sources. Humorous illustrations enhance the stories. Every reader should find something of interest in these pages.Topics covered The Book of Bizarre Truths include the animal kingdom, health, origins, traditions, science, history, geography, sports, people, and food. Here are a few of the more than 200 questions that are answered: Do cows cause global warming? How many ants make a full meal for an anteater? How late is fashionably late? What s the smelliest thing on the planet? Do woodpeckers get headaches?The Book of Bizarre Truths is for readers who expect to be informed entertained, and humored. The display-worthy book has a faux leather, gilded cover that features a three-dimensional photograph.
  • Big Book of Princess Stories-4 Classic Stories including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Princess and the Pea and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    Miles Kelly, Giuliana Gregori;Rosie Butcher;Natalia Moore;Charlotte Cooke

    Hardcover (Miles Kelly, June 1, 2017)
    Embark on an imaginative adventure and delve into the magical world of princesses. This delightful compendium of princess tales contains four classic stories including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Princess and the Pea and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The large format brings this book to life with stunning full-bled artwork and charming details. Each story features engaging text and a unique illustration style. Plus, thicker paper makes it easier for little ones to handle.
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  • The Big Book of the Dark

    Helena Harastová, Jirí Franta

    Hardcover (Scribblers, May 2, 2017)
    See what’s happening in the world while you sleep! Darkness is full of life, and this fascinating book opens kids’ eyes to what goes on in the night. Big, beautiful illustrations—including five pullout gatefolds—introduce children to nocturnal animals, plants that glow in the dark, and even people who work at night and sleep in the day. Experience nighttime in a forest, in town, in a village, at an airport, and deep in the ocean and underground where some creatures never see the light.
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  • Sons of the Dark: Escape - Book #2

    Lynne Ewing

    Hardcover (Volo, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Samuel has just landed in modern day LA. The last time he has been free of Nefandus was when he was abducted from his home two hundred years ago. He is totally lost until Ashley shows up. She used to be a servi, like him, but now she helps others who have escaped their bondage. He and Ashley travel back in time to see his great grandfather, a wise shaman. After Samuel returns to the present, he realizes his grandfather has given him a very special gift-one that is difficult to control. He also begins to wonder if Ashley is really who she says she is . . . Soon his loyalty to the other Sons of the Dark is sorely tested.
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  • Big Book of Fairy Tales-4 Classic Stories including Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots and The Three Little Pigs

    Miles Kelly, Francesca Assireffi;Monika Filipina;Kay Widdowson;Sharon Harmer

    Hardcover (Miles Kelly, June 1, 2017)
    Embark on an imaginative adventure and delve into the enchanted world of Fairy Tales!This delightful compendium of fairy tales contains four classic stories including Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots and The Three Little Pigs. The large format brings this book to life with stunning full-bled artwork and charming details. Each story features engaging text and a unique illustration style. Plus, thicker paper makes it easier for little ones to handle.
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  • The Big Book of Snow and Ice

    Stepánka Sekaninová, Niké Papadopulosová

    Hardcover (Book House, Nov. 7, 2017)
    Brrr! This fun book, with gatefolds and pullouts, introduces kids to a snowy, icy world of wonders! What do you know about snow? This beautiful book will open your eyes to its wonders! You’ll discover that no two snowflakes are the same; what it’s like to be hit by an avalanche; and how artists carve ice sculptures. Ten highly detailed gatefolds and informative descriptions on pullout flaps give readers an inside look at what happens at a ski resort or inside an igloo.
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  • The Big Book of Everything Underground

    Stepánka Sekaninová, Marta Daeuble

    Hardcover (Sterling Publishing, Nov. 7, 2017)
    Take a trip deep underground, where a whole world lives beneath your feet! There’s so much happening beneath the streets you walk on! Find out fun facts about life underground, including how animals hunt their prey in the dark and what goes on in mine shafts or at the planet’s core. Ten fabulous gatefolds and plenty of informative details on pullout flaps bring this hidden world to light.
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  • Night Sun

    Lynne Ewing

    Hardcover (Volo, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Four guys living in Los Angeles: A rock star, a rebel, an artist, and a shaman. Like most students at Turney High School, they're just trying to survive. But for these four--Renegades on the run from the sinister world of Nefandus--survival means learning how to control their powers and fulfill their destiny as Sons of the Dark
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  • Sons of the Dark: Outcast - Book #3

    Lynne Ewing

    Hardcover (Volo, April 1, 2005)
    Four guys living in Los Angeles: A rock star, a rebel, an artist, and a shaman. Like most students at Turney High School, they're just trying to survive. But for these four--Renegades on the run from the sinister world of Nefandus--survival means learning how to control their powers and fulfill their destiny as The Sons of the Dark
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