curiosities and wonders

"China's architecture has always impressed, whether the structure is an ancient temple with perfect symmetry or a modern skyscraper that reflects the passing clouds. In the past century, China's growth as an economic power and its rapid urbanization has demanded ingenuity of architects, who have responded with remarkable designs. This . . . text takes readers on a tour of China's craziest and coolest architectural creations. Through . . . researched text and . . . photographs, they'll discover the . . . dimensions of the New Century Global Center, the intricate ornamentation of Beijing National Stadium, and the record-breaking construction process of the T30 Hotel, among many other . . . facts"--Provided by publisher.

Present a collection of peculiar facts about useless body parts and inventions, scariest creatures of the deep, and more.

Text and photographs look at unusual architecture.

"World Book answers your questions about records and extremes"-- Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection of facts, figures, information, and trivia on a wide range of topics; such as weather, gardening, pets, sports, and health.

Provides children with illustrated overviews for each country in the world, organized by continent. The entries explore the countries' cultures, landscapes, sights, foods, and flags. Includes an introduction to Antarctica, a glossary, and a section of statistics.

A collection of more than 150 trivial questions and answers.

Provides facts for each day of the year and includes writing prompts for children.

"Read about all of the rational and fanciful explanations for the flattened patterns in crops all over the world, from the United Kingdom to Australia. Artists and hoaxers alike have claimed credit for these massive projects, but some people think that the source could be paranormal. Are these circles an elaborate prank, or could they be something more?"--Provided by publisher.

Do you think students can tell fact from fiction? In a world where social media reigns supreme and tweets and posts go viral, discerning what's fact from fiction can be more difficult than it seems. In this title, readers will take a closer look at the conspiracy that the Illuminati controls everything, why it spread, and where this theory originated. Books use considerate text that's written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes educational sidebars and activity, table of contents, glossary with simplified definitions and pronunciations, and index.