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Greeking Out Tales from the Underworld: Ghostly Myths from Around the Globe

Greeking Out Tales from the Underworld: Ghostly Myths from Around the Globe

By Kenny Curtis, Jillian Hughes

41 ratings3 reviews

Hold on tight as Greeking Out goes to the dark side, bringing you scary (and surprisingly funny) tales of life, death, and everything in between! Get ready for 20 bone-chilling stories of the Underworld—from ancient Greece and around the world.
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Weirdest Animals on the Planet

Weirdest Animals on the Planet

By National Geographic Kids

53 ratings2 reviews

Meet the most unusual, most fantastical, creepiest, and—yes—grossest creatures that call Earth home in this lively, fact-filled guide to the world’s oddest animals. Did you know that the axolotl can regrow nearly any body part? Or that the hagfish can fill a bucket with slime in less than a minute? Get ready to say “WHOA!” in this wacky book about the most bizarre animals in the world!
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5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!): Updated and Expanded!

5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!): Updated and Expanded!

By National Geographic Kids

43 ratings2 reviews

From Africa, alligators, and astronauts to zippers, zebras, and Zambonis, this treasure trove of fascinating, fantastic facts will keep fun-seeking 7-to-10-year-olds entertained for hours! Did you know that houseflies taste with their feet—which are 10,000,000 times more sensitive than the human tongue? Or that Sesame Street's Big Bird is one foot shorter than a real-life ostrich? This collection of the world’s most entertaining and interesting facts from National Geographic Kids is bursting at the seams with bright, colorful page layouts and over 1,200 photographs about kids’ favorite subjects.
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Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians

Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians

By Kenny Curtis, Jillian Hughes

4.54 ratings1 reviews

Want to know the greatest feats and the funniest secrets of the gods and heroes of Greek mythology? You’re in the right place. Told in the hilarious, kid-friendly voice that’s sent the Greeking Out podcast to the top of the charts, these stories of heroic victories, perilous adventures, and plain old mischief are sure to delight kids and adults alike. Plus, fans of the Percy Jackson series will love discovering the real myths behind their favorite (and least favorite) characters.
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Weird but True! Star Wars: 300 Epic Facts from a Galaxy Far, Far Away....

Weird but True! Star Wars: 300 Epic Facts from a Galaxy Far, Far Away....

By National Geographic Kids

55 ratings6 reviews

Star Wars meets Weird But True! in this jam-packed official collection of amazing facts from a galaxy far, far away. Inside this book, you’ll uncover the surprising secrets and mind-blowing facts behind one of the most beloved franchises ever.
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Weird But True! Disney: 300 Wonderful Facts to Celebrate the Magic of Disney

Weird But True! Disney: 300 Wonderful Facts to Celebrate the Magic of Disney

By National Geographic Kids

4.6411 ratings3 reviews

Combine the beloved, super-powered Disney brand with Nat Geo Kids’ most popular book series Weird But True! and you have a magical, whimsical fan-favorite book. This delightful addition to National Geographic Kids' best-selling Weird But True! series uncovers surprising secrets and mind-boggling facts behind your favorite Disney movies, TV shows, park attractions, and more! Packed with 300 awesome facts and loads of cool pictures, this fun-filled book is perfect for fans of Disney, National Geographic, Weird But True!, and all things wacky, weird, and wonderful!
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That's Fact-tastic!: Mind-blowing, Eye-popping, Jaw-dropping Stuff About Our World (Bet You Didn't Know)

That's Fact-tastic!: Mind-blowing, Eye-popping, Jaw-dropping Stuff About Our World (Bet You Didn't Know)

By National Geographic

54 ratings3 reviews

Did you know that a giraffe’s eye is as big as a Ping-Pong ball? Or that about 19 million hot dogs are sold at major league baseball games every year? Or that there is only one bone in your body that’s not connected to another one? Based on a favorite department in National Geographic Kids magazine, this book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of awesome categories, from amphibians to black holes to the gold rush.
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Not-So-Common Cents: Super Duper Important Facts About Money You Can't Afford to Miss

Not-So-Common Cents: Super Duper Important Facts About Money You Can't Afford to Miss

By Flynn, Sarah

4.258 ratings5 reviews

Cha-ching! Learn everything adults wish they knew about money when they were kids―and more―including how to make it, save it, and multiply it! While money certainly isn’t everything, one fact is true: No matter where you live in the world, money is a basic necessity. From the clothes on your back to the food on your plate, chances are, money is somehow involved in almost all of your day-to-day activities.
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Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret (Book 1) (Explorer Academy, 1)

Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret (Book 1) (Explorer Academy, 1)

By Trueit, Trudi

42 ratings1 reviews

Adventure, danger, and a thrilling global mission await 12-year-old Cruz Coronado as he joins an eli…
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National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything

National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything

By Crispin Boyer

4.7865 ratings38 reviews

The concept is simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. Want ...
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