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Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"What's so weird about U.S. presidents? Plenty! Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was a great wrestler? That Ulysses S. Grant got a speeding ticket riding his horse--twice! Or that Benjamin Harrison was afraid of electricity? And let's not forget that President McKinley had a pet parrot that whistled 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' duets with him! In this new single-subject Weird But True book, you'll have a blast learning that there's a lot of substance--and...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
"Sink your chompers into these wild facts: Great white sharks can detect a single drop of blood in the water from one-third of a mile away, Fossilized dino poop has been found with ancient shark bites in it, Ninja lantern sharks glow in the dark. They're all weird, and they're all true. And there's A LOT more where that came from! From bizarre creatures in the ocean today to gigantic prehistoric sharks and even some pop culture shark weirdness, this...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
Dive into these fishy facts: Did you know that the prehistoric shark, megalodon, had jaws so big that it could swallow a car? Or that goats, pigs, dogs, cats, and even an alpaca have all learned how to surf? And if that's not weird enough for ya, one man even rowed solo across the Pacific Ocean for 312 days! In this book filled with 300 wacky facts and pictures, you'll glimpse the ocean's weirdest wildlife, uncover shocking shipwrecks, and meet sensational...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Explore 300 wacky facts and pictures from the five boroughs. You'll get a look at the city's storied past, learn about weird stuff in New York today, and even meet a couple of goats that held up traffic on the subway. The city that never sleeps truly has something for everyone--from giant pillow fights to epic Broadway musicals to pizza-loving rats.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Discover Earth's strangest natural wonders, animals, festivals, ancient architecture, news, and more in this annual compendium of everything Weird But True! fans love ... and then some. Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From volcano-surfing in Nicaragua to a beach in Japan where the "sand" is shaped like stars to extreme ironing competitions...
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Presents unusual facts about the holiday, including how upside-down Christmas trees can be purchased, how Sweden erects a giant straw goat for the occasion, and how mystery elves have been spotted in Michigan handing out money to strangers.
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Calling all patriots! Get ready to explore wacky wonders, facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia about America's 50 states and territories! Did you know that there is a floating post office in Michigan? Or that a library book checked out by George Washington was returned to a New York City library 221 years late? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that the ink used to print U.S. paper money is magnetic? In this latest and greatest edition of Weird But True!,...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Formats
Description
This guide to U.S. politics features surprising stories, hidden history, and clear explanations of how our government works—plus loads of weird but true facts!
Why is the president called the "commander-in-chief"? And did you know that during a filibuster senators can talk about whatever they want? They have read the phone book, a recipe for fried oysters, and even Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss!
In this next WBT Know-It-All,
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Meet a chef who cooks pizza over an active volcano in Guatemala. Visit a bridge in Hungary that was repaired with LEGO bricks. And get to know the world's smelliest frog. You'll find all this and more inside this jam-packed compendium of weird wonders from all around the world. Travel from continent to continent and from sea to space to find the coolest animals, natural wonders, ancient architecture, and festivals the universe has to offer. It's...
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Unwrap 300 wacky facts and pictures showcasing the hilarious history, crazy coincidences, awesome astrological beliefs, and surprising statistics behind birthdays. You'll be blown away by the world's craziest cakes, most elaborate decorations, and most grandiose gifts to ever commemorate a year in the life.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"Ultimate Weird But True" is packed with wacky facts and stories that prove truth really is stranger than fiction. This large-format hardcover boasts 1,000 cool facts, 500 photos, CGI-style illustrations, funny infographics, and the bold design that only National Geographic Kids can deliver. Full color. 224 p[p.
17) The Middle Ages
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more!Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle-and that the losing team got pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that one proposed cure from Medieval...
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