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Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"From Lisa Congdon, bestselling author of Whatever You Are, Be a Good One , this lovely new book invites readers to dip into the many joys of swimming. Congdon brings her personal passion as a lifelong swimmer to this beautiful and thoughtful celebration of getting in the water. Hand-lettered inspirational quotes, watercolor portraits paired with real people's personal stories, illustrated collections of vintage objects-colorful swim caps, bathing...
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Get ready for an incredible thrill-packed journey across our world. Continent by continent, this book will take you through every country on Earth. Packed with thousands of facts about everything from amazing animals and super sights to fun festivals and fabulous food, it's the ultimate guide to all the incredible --and incredibly diverse--places that make up our planet!" -- Page [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Dogs do it. Millipedes do it. Dinosaurs did it. You do it. I do it. Octopuses don't (and nor do octopi). Spiders might do it: more research is needed. Birds don't do it, but they could if they wanted to. Herrings do it to communicate with each other. In 2017 zoologist Dani Rabaiotti's teenage brother asked her a most teenaged question: Do snakes fart? Stumped, Rabaiotti turned to Twitter. The internet did not disappoint. Her innocent question spawned...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? Which animal can breathe through its butt? This book uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe's ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human's? How much does the Internet weigh? With delightful interactive features that invite readers...
10) Robots
Author
Publisher
Starry Forest Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that some robots are so small that they can swim inside your bloodstream? Or that certain robots can travel into the fiery insides of volcanoes? Discover all the shapes, sizes, and colors that robots come in, as well as the kinds of tasks they can complete"--Publisher marketing.
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The #1 New York Times-bestselling author of What If? and How To provides his best answers yet to the weirdest questions you never thought to ask The millions of people around the world who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger. Thank goodness xkcd creator Randall Munroe is here to help. Planning to ride a fire pole from the moon back to Earth? The hardest part is sticking the landing. Hoping to cool...
Author
Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
©2007
Language
English
Description
Answers dozens of questions cat owners have about their pets' behavior, discussing feline senses, emotions, instincts, and intelligence, the mysteries of purrs and meows, cat habits, litter box solutions, eating and grooming, toys, tricks, safety, and entertainment.
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
It's time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition! With over four million copies sold, this is the ultimate annual for every gaming fan. It's bursting with the latest facts and stats on your favorite games from the futuristic soccer action of Rocket League to the psychedelic paint battles of Splatoon. And as Star Wars mania explodes once again, we explore everything Jedi in a special feature section. Plus,...
Author
Publisher
Backbeat Books, an imprint of Hal Leonard Corporation
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Sport? Entertainment? Art form? Perhaps a bit of all three, with a certain intangible extra something thrown in for good measure, making professional wrestling a truly unique entity unto itself. From its origins in carnivals and sideshow attractions of the 19th century, right up to the multimillion-dollar, multimedia industry of the present day, and all the bizarre, wild, and woolly points in between, Pro Wrestling FAQ delves into the entire history...
Author
Publisher
Backbeat Books, an imprint of Hal Leonard Corporation
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Mysterious, unidentified flying objects-- why are they here? Do they bring enlightenment... or destruction? Hogan illuminates twenty centuries of the UFO phenomenon, as well as chapters on hypnotic regression, government stonewalling, hoaxes, the future of UFOlogy, and more. Includes a checklist with step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for and make the most of your UFO sightings.
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The bestselling video games annual is back! Bursting with mind-blowing records and tantalizing trivia, the Guinness World Records 2016: Gamer's Edition is a must-have for any gaming fan. Whether you're all about the latest first-person shooter, an app aficionado, an MMO master, or a die-hard retro gamer, you'll find show-stopping records, top 10 roundups, quick-fire facts and stats, and hundreds of amazing new images from all your favorite games....
Author
Publisher
Triumph Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Most Golden State Warriors fans have attended a game at Oracle Arena, marveled at Stephen Curry's effortless shots, and remember where they were when the team won the 2015 NBA championship. But only real fans watched all 73 wins in the 2015-16 season, know where the Warriors played when they first moved to California, or can name whom the Warriors swept in the 1975 Finals. 100 Things Warriors Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate...
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