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Books in Weird But True Science series

  • Weird But True Halloween: 300 Spooky Facts to Scare You Silly

    Julie Beer, Michelle Harris

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Sept. 8, 2020)
    The wildly popular Weird But True! line is all dressed up for Halloween with 300 all-new spooky facts about candy, costumes, pumpkin carving, and more!Calling all boys and ghouls: You're in for a treat of freaky facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia about one of the most popular holidays! Did you know that there is an underwater pumpkin carving contest? Or that the U.S. Defense Department has a zombie apocalypse plan? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that there are more Halloween emojis than there are U.S. states? It's all weird--and it's all true--in this latest and greatest edition, packed with hilarious and terrifying tidbits on Halloween!
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  • Weird But True! Dinosaurs: 300 Dino-Mite Facts to Sink Your Teeth Into

    National Geographic Kids

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, March 17, 2020)
    Weird But True! is going prehistoric! This new addition to the wildly popular, mind-blowing, fact-packed series is taking on the jaws and claws that ruled the Mesozoic world.Calling all dino dynamos! Get ready to devour wacky wonders, facts, stats, and trivia about all things dinosaur. Did you know that the T. rex had vision 13 times better than the average human's? Or that people collect fossilized dino poop? And get this: There's a dinosaur named after Hogwarts--Harry Potter's wizarding school! Get ready to meet dinosaurs with horns and feathers, razor-sharp claws and gigantic teeth. You'll encounter the places they lived, the bizarre art they inspired, and the amazing paleontologists who discovered them.
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  • Weird But True 4

    National Geographic Kids

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Aug. 28, 2018)
    Did you know that lemons can power lightbulbs, or that some goats climb trees? It's all totally weird ... but true!The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 4th book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference is so much fun, kids forget they're learning.
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  • Weird But True Canada: 300 Outrageous Facts About the True North

    Chelsea Lin, Brittany Moya del Pino

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, May 15, 2018)
    The best-selling Weird But True line is now exploring north of the U.S. border! Follow along to learn tons of fun facts about the outrageous oddities and kooky charisma of the Land of Plenty: Canada!Calling all Canadians and Canada-philes: Get ready to be amazed and delighted by wacky facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia, eh? Did you know that the Royal Mint once created a coin weighing more than 90 kg and valued at over $1 million dollars? Or that Canada was the first country to build a UFO landing pad? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city in the world? It's all weird--and it's all true...Canada style! In this latest and greatest edition of Weird But True, you'll read all about the wacky wilds, bizarre bites, and strange scenes of Canada!
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  • Weird But True Sticker Doodle Book: Outrageous Facts, Awesome Activities, Plus Cool Stickers for Tons of Wacky Fun!

    National Geographic Kids

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, July 12, 2016)
    Grab a pencil and put on your Weird but True hat! It's time to explore our amazing and very weird world with the newest spin-off of the Weird but True series, where YOU get to illustrate just how strange and cool our world can be. Discover amazing weird facts and then doodle, draw, or color a strange scene right on the page. Did you know that giraffes only need to sleep 90 minutes a day? Well, that might make a totally fun sleepover. Did you know that there's a town in France that holds a pig festival every year? Doodle some funny outfits onto those pigs! Enhance your wacky masterpieces with 150 fun stickers, included in the book. It’s a great new way to play and the perfect boredom-buster for rainy days or car rides.
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  • Weird But True Weather

    Carmen Bredeson

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, July 1, 2011)
    Snow donuts?! Animal rain?! Ten-story waves?! Can it really be true? Find out as you read and learn about some weird and wonderful weather!
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  • Weird but True Weather

    Carmen Bredeson

    Paperback (Enslow Elementary, July 1, 2011)
    Snow donuts?! Animal rain?! Ten-story waves?! Can it really be true? Find out as you read and learn about some weird and wonderful weather!
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  • National Geographic Kids Weird But True!: Ripped from the Headlines: Real-life Stories You Have to Read to Believe

    National Geographic Kids

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, June 24, 2014)
    This just in! The most bizarre and surprising news stories you've ever read, and they're all true!Glow-in-the-dark piglets, soccer-playing parrots, cicada-flavored ice cream, fashion-forward slugs!Get ready to be amazed by weird and wacky headlines from across the globe! Weird But True! Ripped From the Headlines has all the things you’d expect from a regular news publication—world news, sports and science sections, entertainment stories, and more—but with a brand-new twist: These stories are almost too strange to believe! Ripped From the Headlines covers mind-bending trivia about animals, athletes, space, food, toys, geography, money, weather, and more. Get ready to open your eyes to the wild wonders of the world. You’ll never look at the news the same way again!
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  • My Weird But True Fact-a-Day Fun Journal

    National Geographic Kids

    Diary (National Geographic Children's Books, Oct. 14, 2014)
    Life's weird sometimes! Here's a chance for Weird But True fans to keep their own personal diary about the weird and wacky world around them. For inspiration, there's a Weird But True fact a day, plus a daily place for kids to report on all the WBT stuff they observe and experience on their own 24/7. It's a year's worth of fun to enjoy, record, and remember!
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  • Weird But True Know-It-All: Ancient Egypt

    Sarah Wassner Flynn

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Aug. 27, 2019)
    Powerful pharaohs, deadly curses, beautiful queens, legendary cities, tombs filled with gold ... you'll know it all by the time you finish this smart and wacky book!Did you know that ancient Egyptians formed the world's first police force? The 365-day calendar? We have ancient Egypt to thank for that, too! And the next time your parents tell you to brush your teeth, you can tell them that ancient Egyptians invented the first toothbrush and toothpaste. In this cool book, you'll find out what life was like 3,000 years ago along the banks of the Nile River, explore the lives of famous pharaohs determined to leave their mark no matter the cost, and get the lowdown on famous battles for power. Discover weird facts about famous people, from Cleopatra to King Tut--and about famous places, from Alexandria to Thebes. It's a must-have for all budding Egyptologists, archaeologists, or kids who want to be in-the-know about this fascinating civilization!
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  • Weird But True 7: 300 Outrageous Facts

    National Geographic Kids

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, Nov. 10, 2015)
    Weird But True! 7 is the newest addition to the blockbuster Weird But True series. This new book offers children 300 more of the wacky facts, illustrations, and photographs they love! This quirky reference book is full of 300 all new wild, wacky, brain-bending facts accompanied by vibrant photography and illustrations. Kids will have a blast exploring the latest book in this bestselling series. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun. It's so much fun, kids will forget they're learning.
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  • National Geographic Kids Weird But True!: Ripped from the Headlines 3: Real-life Stories You Have to Read to Believe

    National Geographic Kids

    Paperback (National Geographic Children's Books, June 7, 2016)
    Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Discover the most bizarre and surprising news stories that are hard to believe but totally true. These wacky gems are taken from real news stories on subjects you might expect to find in your local paper -- world news, sports, science, entertainment, food, travel, and more. Did you know that scientists invented a “salmon cannon” to catapult fish along their migration route? Or that a man traveled 1,800 miles across Europe eating garbage? Or that a herd of flatulent cows in Germany blew the roof off their barn? These amazing real-life stories prove that fact is often stranger than fiction.
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