"What's it like to be the first to enter an Egyptian burial chamber that's been sealed for thousands of years? What horrifying secret was found among the prehistoric ruins of the American Southwest? Who really was the infamous the Monster of Florence? Douglas Preston's journalistic explorations have taken him from the haunted country of Italy to the jungles of Honduras. He was granted exclusive journalistic access to the largest tomb in Egypt's Valley...

"A captivating new gift book featuring over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps! Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? Whatever happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And where exactly are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world's greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including alien abductions, haunted houses, mind-blowing natural phenomena, and much more, this...

Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more. “The World Almanac®” is America's bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2024 edition...

Wild and Free Nature is a beautiful, four-color resource book for parents, educators, and caregivers to enjoy doing hands-on activities outside with kids. One of the core philosophies behind Wild + Free is the belief that nature is the best classroom we could ever hope for. It unlocks the imagination and inspires creativity in ways that a schoolroom never could. Being out in nature has a number of benefits: studies show that children are more likely...

"Budding artist May Parker is captivated by the Japanese exhibits at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition and longs to know more about her mother's heritage--which her mother refuses to speak of because of the heartache she left behind in Japan. Wanting to experience more of the exhibits, May works as a Camera Girl--but her curiosity leads her into danger when a suit of samurai armor becomes the target of an elusive art forger. After ten years apart,...

From animals to the internet, and from pandemics to global warming, this children's encyclopedia includes everything you need to know on just about everything! Have you ever wondered what the earliest photograph ever taken was? Or what the latest Rover on Mars looks like? How about the speed of which a red kangaroo can jump? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these quirky questions and so many more, then SI Our World in Pictures Encyclopedia...

"Troubadour on the Road to Gold is a true, western adventure story with lots of action and rich detail. William Lorton's spritely, detailed, and insightful journal is a delight, yet moving at the same time. He gives insight rarely found in a young man into daily trail life from the Mississippi River to southern California, by way of Salt Lake City, in the early gold rush of 1849. Additional information is added in his letters from the trail to The...

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READER BEWARE: Get Ready to Have Your Mind-Blown! Ever wondered how many times you've blinked since you were born? Or the strange reason goats have weird rectangular pupils? Strap on your trivia goggles, Fact Fiends! It's time to dive deep into the ocean of strange, astounding, and downright mind-boggling facts with "The Big Book of Fun Facts for Curious Minds: 1444 Fascinating Facts About Science, History, Pop Culture & Just About Anything Else...

Upgraded 50X-1600X Digital Magnification, Handheld microscope with 2MP camera and 1920X1440P picture resolution and precise focus. Allowing you to view the smallest details of the specimen, such as plants, coins, diamonds, welding, etc. Count on 8 adjustable LEDs to provide enough illuminance even in the dark. Portable & Convenient Microscope Camera, Mini size makes it a very handy and fun tool to always have with you on nature hikes. No charge need...