The coolest stuff on Earth : a closer look at the weird, wild, and wonderful / Brenda Scott Royce.
Uncover the secrets behind our planet's most magnificent marvels, epic extremes, and astonishing animals in this fact-packed series sequel! Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That some sand dunes whistle and sing? That the U.S. dollar bill is full of hidden symbols related to the number 13? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird happenings. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what secrets are behind them? These secrets and MORE are revealed through cool stories, action-packed photos, fantastic infographics, and exciting Q&As with in-the-field experts. Discover the secrets of sharkskin, the mysteries behind incredible island animals, the power behind lightning, how a rare gemstone changes color, and more. Kids will be captivated by this fresh way of looking at our amazing planet.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781426338588
- ISBN: 1426338589
- ISBN: 1426338597
- Physical Description: 191 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm.
- Publisher: Washington, D.C : National Geographic Kids, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Magnificent marvels -- travel unraveled -- extraordinary animals -- history's mysteries -- shocking science -- peculiar planet -- spectacular sports -- money decoded -- epic extremes. |
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| Subject: | Curiosities and wonders > Juvenile literature. Science > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature. Nature > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature. Animals > Miscellanea > Juvenile lifterion. |
| Genre: | Trivia and miscellanea. Illustrated works. Illustrated works. |
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| Old Fort Branch Library | JUV 031.02 NAT (Text) | 37810435387120 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 09/11/2024 |
| Angier Public Library | J 031.02 Roy (Text) | 33632002717057 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 09/05/2024 |
| Columbus Library | J 031.2 ROY (Text) | 31250200084397 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | J 031.02 Roy (Text) | 33630004604638 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 09/03/2024 |
| J.C. Holliday Library | J 031.02 Roy (Text) | 810191001795205 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 09/16/2024 |
| Madison Main Library | JNF 031.02 ROY (Text) | 30229101193554 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Mooneyham Public Library | J 031.02 Roy (Text) | 30113100247712 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Murphy Public Library | J 031.02 ROY (Text) | 80605003576385 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 09/11/2024 |
| North Davidson Public Library | J 031.02 R (Text) | 25908007890853 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 09/27/2024 |
| North Regional Library | J031.02 R 2020 (Text) | 31781065676098 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/27/2024 |
