World of the Weird Contributor(s): Turner, Tracey (Author) |
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ISBN: 1554074819 ISBN-13: 9781554074815 Publisher: Firefly Books OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2009 Annotation: Real-life phenomena and mind-boggling scientific adventures can often be really weird. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Curiosities & Wonders - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology) - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference - General |
Dewey: 001.94 |
LCCN: 2009279923 |
Physical Information: 0.51" H x 5.38" W x 8.6" (0.75 lbs) 144 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Real-life phenomena and mind-boggling scientific adventures can often be really weird. Comic relief is always welcome, especially when it's coupled with unusual trivia and obscure scientific facts. World of the Weird describes the wonderfully weird world we live in, from giant gurgling worms and deadly dragons to revolting science experiments. Color-packed pages and real-life accounts make for a lively joyride through the universe of the weird, from baffling tales to amazing facts to the strangest of the strange.
All kinds of weird facts are covered, and there are weird activities, too, from the inane to the potentially perilous, such as:
For all ages and all sensibilities, World of the Weird is an endless source of "did you know?" material to impress friends and family. |
Contributor Bio(s): Turner, Tracey: - by Tracey Turner |