Quick Picks: Wild Facts
 
Learn weird and wild facts from ancient to modern times and from the bottom of the sea to outer space.

Amazing Animal Journeys: The Most Incredible Migrations in the Natural World
by Philippa Forrester

Join animals on as they embark on large scale migrations and travel through the natural world in this book that follows their incredible journeys; many are in search of food, some are looking for a mate, lots are heading to a warmer climate, and others are just seeking a new home.
The Bug Club
by Elise Gravel

Explores interesting facts about insects in graphic novel format.
Cleopatra Tells All!
by Chris Naunton

In this highly entertaining and comically illustrated book, Cleopatra is brought back to life to tell her own version of history.The politically savvy, multilingual, cosmopolitan ruler of Alexandria, Cleopatra reveals herself to be the world's first influencer.
DK Eyewitness: Volcano & Earthquake
by Susanna Van Rose

Witness the power of our restless planet to both create and destroy. Watch red-hot lava flow from an erupting volcano, see how earthquakes create tsunamis, and meet scientists past and present who have helped us understand our turbulent world.
Dr. Maggie's Grand Tour of the Solar System
by Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Space scientist Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock takes readers on the trip of a light-speed lifetime - from the surface of our very own planet to the farthest sectors of the Solar System. Get set for a mind-blowing visual tour of the celestial bodies surrounding us and far beyond.
The DNA Book: Discover What Makes You You
by Alison Woollard

Introduces DNA, discussing its role in all living things, showing how forensic science uses DNA evidence to catch criminals, exploring the possibility of bringing extinct animals back, and explaining why people age.
Don't Read This Book Before Dinner: Revoltingly True Tales of Foul Food, Icky Animals, Horrible History, and More
by Anna Claybourne

Surprsing, and disgusting, facts and stories about animals, nature and the world around us.
Fearless Felines: 30 True Tales of Courageous Cats
by Kimberlie Hamilton

An illustrated compendium of famous felines and cat facts profiles more than 30 adorable kitties from history, from the cat who joined a daring ocean voyage to Antarctica to the only cat in history to receive a medal for wartime bravery.
Frogs: A Day in the Life
by Itzue Wendolin Caviedes-Solis

A frog scientist and conservationist presents this exciting book, told in the style of a natural documentary, in which readers can spend the day in the rainforest where they'll encounter the most awesome amphibians ever.
How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous
by Georgia Bragg

A look at the deaths of several famous people throughout history and the circumstances surrounding those deaths.
How It Happened! Pizza: The Cool Stories and Facts Behind Every Slice
by Paige Towler

Did you know that every hour, more than one million slices of pizza are eaten in the United States? But this cheesy flatbread had a long journey before becoming a global comfort food. This fact-filled book delivers the deep dish on pizza culture, history, and science. Whether you like thin crust or Sicilian-style, this book is one that pizza lovers won’t want to miss!   
How It Happened! Skateboards: The Cool Stories and Facts Behind Every Trick
by Paige Towler

Did you know that skateboarding used to be called sidewalk surfing and the sport can trace its roots back centuries? Or that today there are more than 3,000 skate parks in the US alone? Get ready to soar through the story of skateboarding from the science behind the decks to the history of the cool tricks skateboarders continue to create . . . and everything in between!
How To Go Anywhere (and Not Get Lost): A Guide to Navigation for Young Adventurers
by Hans Aschim

Featuring fully illustrated, hands-on activities, an engaging history of navigation traces the skills and tools of ancient-world navigators through the cutting-edge technologies of today, outlining such skills as using a compass and identifying personal latitude and longitude.
Lost in Outer Space: The Incredible Journey of Apollo 13
by Tod Olson

Documents the true story of the Apollo 13 moon mission, describing how an oxygen tank explosion halted their plans to land on the moon and challenged them to make it home alive in the face of near-impossible odds.
Out of the Park! : True Stories of the Greatest Players Who Changed the Game
by James Buckley

Officially licensed with the Hall of Fame, Out of the Park! follows the incredible careers and lives of your favorite ballplayers, from Babe Ruth to Derek Jeter. Organized by key aspects of the game, each chapter features biographical snapshots of four players who excelled in that arena--from hitting to fielding to leadership on and off the field--as well as fun facts, historical trivia, infamous quotes, important stats and baseball lingo, and photos from the Hall of Fame's collection.
Plague Busters: Medicine’s Battle with History’s Deadliest Diseases
by Lindsey Fitzharris

"This book delves into several illnesses that have infected humans and affected civilizations. Each chapter explores the history of a specific disease, detailing the symptoms, cures, and medical breakthroughs that it spawned."
Rescuing Titanic
by Flora Delargy

Recalls the story of the Carpathia and how the crew of the ship saved 705 passengers on the Titanic from the icy waters of the North Atlantic.
Search for a Giant Squid: Pick Your Path
by Amy Seto Forrester

A choose your own path style story that guides the reader through the very real job of being a teuthologist.
Rotten!: Vultures, Beetles, and Slime, and Nature's Other Decomposers
by Anita Sanchez

Describes the process of decomposition, discussing the role of decomposers such as sharks, vultures, and earthworms, and includes experiments demonstrating how decomposition supports new life.
Weird but True: Rocks & Minerals
by Michael Burgan

Impress your friends and family with all these weird but true facts about everything rock and mineral.
Who Would Win? Ultimate Showdown
by Jerry Pallotta

A latest bind-up of high-action animal profiles includes Lion vs. Tiger, Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark, Polar Bear vs. Grizzly Bear, Hornet vs. Wasp and Triceratops vs. Spinosaurus. By the award-winning author of The Hershey's Milk Chocolate Multiplication Book.
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