trivia and miscellanea

"In 'Cabinet of Curiosities' . . . learn the fascinating story of the invention of the croissant in a country that was not France, and relive the adventures of a dog that stowed away and went to war, only to help capture a German spy. Along the way, readers will pass through the American state of Franklin, watch Abraham Lincoln's son be rescued by his assassin's brother, and learn how too many crash landings inspired one pilot to leave the airline industry and trek for the stars. For the first time ever, Aaron has gathered scores of his favorites in print, and curated them into a beautiful, topical collection for devoted followers and new fans alike"--Provided by publisher.

Lists the one hundred things Yankees fans should know and do, includes knowledge and trivia and must-do activities, ranks from one to one hundred.

"Are the reptilian elite real? Dive into the history behind the conspiracy. Analyze the evidence for and against it. Find out the truth"--Provided by publisher.

"Pro wrestling is one of the world's most popular sports. Readers will learn . . . facts about iconic moments, amazing moves, and memorable stars from the world of pro wrestling"--Provided by publisher.

"Discover incredible facts about basketball, one of the world's most popular sports. The game's amazing moments, biggest wins, and most outrageous plays are all here in a fun, high-interest format"--Provided by publisher.

"Minecraft is one of the world's hottest games, with millions of active players globally. Read about the game's most dangerous enemies, its rarest ores, and more in this one-stop collection of fun facts!"--Provided by publisher.

"The Earth is a strange and wondrous place. Discover facts about its saltiest seas, tallest mountains, largest organisms, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Earth's weather is constantly changing. Readers will discover . . . facts about lightning, heat waves, blizzards, and more in this fun, high-interest book"--Provided by publisher.

Color photographs and maps with brief text reveal fun facts about each state in the United States.

"Meet a chef who cooks pizza over an active volcano in Guatemala. Visit a bridge in Hungary that was repaired with LEGO bricks. And get to know the world's smelliest frog. You'll find all this and more inside this jam-packed compendium of weird wonders from all around the world. Travel from continent to continent and from sea to space to find the coolest animals, natural wonders, ancient architecture, and festivals the universe has to offer"--OCLC.