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Ticket to the Super Bowl

2023
"[Presents] narrative play-by-plays of record-making Super Bowl moments sports fanatics should know"--Back cover.

There's no cream in cream soda

facts and folklore about our favorite drinks
2023
"From soda to water to milk and juice . . . [this book] is full of fun facts and stories of the origins of some of America's most popular drinks"--Provided by publisher.

How to survive history

how to outrun a Tyrannosaurus, escape Pompeii, get off the Titanic, and survive the rest of history's deadliest catastrophes
2023
"History is the most dangerous place on earth. In each chapter of [this book], [the author] explores how to survive one of history's greatest threats: getting eaten by dinosaurs, being destroyed by the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs, succumbing to the lava flows of Pompeii, being devoured by the Donner Party, drowning during the sinking of the Titanic, falling prey to the Black Death, and more. Using hindsight and modern science to estimate everything from how fast you'd need to run to outpace a T. rex to the advantages of different body types in surviving the Donner Party tragedy, [he] gives you a detailed battle plan for survival, helping you learn about the era at the same time"--Provided by publisher.
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Critter chat

what if animals used social media?
2022
Explores what animals from all over the planet might share with their friends through social media, including their unique characteristics, habits, and behaviors.

G.O.A.T. soccer midfielders

"Soccer midfielders are the game's playmakers. Learn how the sport's best midfielders have dribbled, passed, and sprinted their way into soccer history. Then make your own roster of the greatest midfielders of all time!"--.

G.O.A.T. soccer goalkeepers

"Goalkeepers might be soccer's most important players. Learn about incredible goalkeepers and the saves, scoreless streaks, and championships that make them the greatest of all time"--.

Haunted hospitals and asylums

2022
"There are places around the world where ghosts are believed to dwell. Hospitals and asylums are where patients go to get better. See why, sadly, some patients never leave alive...or dead!"--Provided by publisher.

Science on the Titanic

You may know about the sinking of the Titanic. But did you know science played a big role in the ship's voyage, disaster, and discovery? Learn all about the ship and the events that led to it sinking. Discover how technology uncovered answers to how this famous ship's voyage ended in disaster.

Pipsqueaks, slowpokes, and stinkers

celebrating animal underdogs
2020
A look at the behaviors of a variety of animals, such as shrews, armadillos, naked mole rats, and okapi.

The fascinating animal book for kids

500 wild facts!
From anteaters to zebras-incredible facts packed with pictures Are you a budding zoo keeper or veterinarian, or are you just WILD about animals? Everything that animal books for kids ages 9-12 should be, The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids is packed with colorful photos and 500 ferocious facts about creatures from all over the world. Unlike other animal books for kids ages 9-12, all the super cool facts inside are organized by type of animal, so you can quickly find the critters you want to study. Animal books for kids ages 9-12 should be fun and educational. In this one, you'll learn super cool facts like: Snow leopards keep themselves warm by wrapping their tails around their bodies like scarves. Fireflies use their lights to talk to each other. Immortal jellyfish can live forever. They grow to adulthood and then shrink back to babies, over and over again.

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