Finan, Catherine C.

"Did you know that Oceania is Earth's smallest continent? It's made up of Australia, New Zealand, and thousands of other islands in the Pacific Ocean. Because of its remote location, many of the animals that live here don't exist anywhere else in the world! Have you heard that the continent is home to the world's largest coral reef? Just off the coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is so huge it's visible from space. Discover extreme facts about South America in this fun and kooky book"--.

"Would you be surprised to know that Europe stretches all the way from the Arctic Circle down to the Mediterranean Sea? Daily life for people along the Mediterranean often includes a midday rest to beat the heat. Or that the country of Russia is part of both Europe and Asia? The Ural Mountains line the border between the continents. And did you know the bones of millions of people are in an elaborate cemetery under the streets of Paris, France? Discover extreme facts about Europe in this fun and kooky book"--.

"You may have heard that Antarctica is covered in ice, but did you know it's a desert? In fact, it gets so little precipitation that scientists believe the ice sheet has taken more than 45 million years to form. And you may be surprised to learn that mountains, volcanoes, and lakes that can't freeze are hidden within this frozen continent. Despite the harsh conditions, some animals thrive here! Discover extreme facts about Antarctica in this fun and kooky book"--.

"Did you know that humans have lived in Africa longer than any other place on Earth? Scientists have found fossils of human ancestors that were more than 3 million years old! Have you heard that the continent is home to the world's largest hot desert-the Sahara? Or that each year, millions of animals cross the Serengeti during the Great Migration? And this only scratches the surface of the world's second-largest continent. Discover extreme facts about Africa in this fun and kooky book"--.

"It's a quick way to heat up your food, but did you know the microwave oven was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a common household appliance"--Provided by publisher.

"They're a cool treat on a hot day, but did you know ice cream cones were first made because of a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite treat. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!"--Provided by publisher.

"Pop! Bubble gum is a fun treat, but did you know it was first made by mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite candy. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know there are billions and billions of stars in the universe? And did you know they're grouped together as galaxies, including our very own spiral-shaped Milky Way galaxy? . . . Discover extreme facts about stars and galaxies"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know there are mountains and lakes underneath Antarctica's ice? Or that there is bloodred water on part of the continent? And have you heard about the post office surrounded by penguins? Discover extreme facts about Antarctica!"--Provided by publisher.

"Chocolate chip cookies are delicious, but did you know they were a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite treat"--Provided by publisher.