Curiosities & Wonders

You'll find it on a map--but you'll never get anywhere near this top secret military base. What exactly is going on there?Is Area 51 a top secret military base that lies in the middle of the barren Nevada desert? Or could it actually be a facility for...

A 2020 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! With an introduction from Neil DeGrasse Tyson about the importance of kid-like curiosity, this lyrical picture book biography on the beloved astrophysicist and host of Cosmos is the perfect gift...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635863963Author Massachusetts Audubon SocietyFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Storey PublishingPublisher Storey PublishingWeight(grams) 210g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999896966Author Silly BearFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint On the Hop Books LtdPublisher On the Hop Books LtdWeight(grams) 263gDimensions(mm) 279mm...

Do you know what happens in the forest after dark? Now you can with a touch of the magic flashlight that reveals hidden creatures! Each spread appears to be dark, but once the flashlight is pointed, brilliant wildlife illustrations magically illuminate...

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The...

A captivating new gift title featuring over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps! Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? What ever happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And where exactly are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739762636Author I A BlaikieFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Ieva BlaikiePublisher Ieva BlaikieWeight(grams) 95gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm * 2mm

With real-life experiments and loads of 3D press-outs and models, this Planet Earth book is utterly groundbreaking! Grab your explorer's hat and uncover the wonders of our planet. Discover earthquakes, super-storms and conservation conundrums with...

A state-by-state compendium of weird laws, quirks, one-offs and unusual records only to be found in the wonderfully wacky US of A. Only in America explores the strangest claims to fame and the most unusual place names every state has to offer. Visit the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781957515212Author RiddlelandFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint Bcbm HoldingsPublisher Bcbm HoldingsWeight(grams) 195gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 10mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781644874653Author Thomas Kingsley TroupeFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Bellwether MediaPublisher Bellwether Media

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426374531Author National Geographic KidsFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams) 1639g

Over the years experts at the Natural History Museum have seen, heard and answered it all. Can Jellyfish Live Forever? is a wonderfully weird collection of questions and answers which are altogether jaw-dropping, intriguing and enlightening. Packed with...

What Do We Know About Atlantis? lets curious young readers dive into what we really know about the sunken city. First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 B.C.! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship...

How long was the biggest Diplodocus? What did they eat? Find this out and much, much more AND don't stop there! There are 7 other Ultimate Dinosaurs to discover in the series. Pop a dinosaur in your pocket! Introductions from Chris Packham, Steve...

Travel back in time and use your super scanner to reveal the secrets of the dinosaurs, from the amazing survival skills of tiny Compsognathus, to the sheer power of a T. rex's jawsBook InformationISBN 9781803687629Author Autumn PublishingFormat...

A captivating collection of misunderstandings, mistakes and misconceptions, Are Coconuts More Dangerous Than Sharks? reveals the reality behind myths that have been mixed up with truth over the years.If you really thought that Mount Everest is the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781952328947Author Jack LewisFormat HardbackPage Count 66Imprint Starry Dreamer Publishing, LLCPublisher Starry Dreamer Publishing, LLCWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780762444861Author Elizabeth GoldingFormat HardbackPage Count 12Imprint Running Press,U.S.Publisher Running PressWeight(grams) 526gDimensions(mm) 260mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375863318Author Bonnie WorthFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 102gDimensions(mm) 230mm *...

Do you want to know twelve egg-laying animals that aren't birds, nine animals without brains, and how to say woof in sixteen different languages?Then look no further because Lists for Curious Kids: Animals is absolutely bursting with 206 interesting and...

Do you want to know about eight of the world's deadliest snakes, forty-nine countries without a coastline and five fearless female warriors?Then look no further because Lists for Curious Kid by Tracey Turner is absolutely bursting with eye-popping and...

Learn the amazing (and sometimes magical) history of gemstones from around the world through the corresponding birthstones that represent each month of the year.Gemstones are among Earth's rarest and most beautiful creations. They are history's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426311246Author National Geographic KidsFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781629146126Author Mark BerginFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Sky PonyPublisher Sky PonyWeight(grams) 159gDimensions(mm) 221mm * 224mm * 5mm

A beautifully illustrated book for children aged 6+ that explores the incredible myths behind the biggest questions about our planet . . . and the sensational science we know today. Do you ever look all around you, at...

A heartwarming picture book love letter to libraries and all the moments that make them so special!Everyone loves visiting the library! Children-and adults alike-enjoy searching the shelves for new adventures, curling up in their favorite cozy chair...

Have you ever wondered what capitalism is? How about feminism, ecology, epidemiology or astronomy? Well, this book will give you straightforward, easy-to-understand answers to all your troublesome-word questions WITHOUT going on and on for ages OR...

The greatest structures in human history. Explore the constructions that have shaped our world and learn their hidden secrets in this large format highly illustrated book. Each building analysed by the author is illustrated with its...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781644213124Author Jose SaramagoFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Seven Stories Press,U.S.Publisher Seven Stories Press,U.S.

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948174114Author Media Lab BooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Topix Media LabPublisher Topix Media LabWeight(grams) 571gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426372322Author National Geographic KidsFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593450499Author Melina Gerosa BellowsFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Discover the mystery of Scotland's Loch Ness Monster - from its origins and sightings to the latest scientific research - in this non-fiction report. Discover the mystery of Scotland's Loch Ness Monster - from its origins and sightings to the...

What Do We Know About Bigfoot? lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about the creature's mysterious history. Dive into the facts behind the most well-known footage of the cryptid, the Patterson-Gimlin film, and learn about actual...

My Planet Earth Activity Book is bursting with fun and fact-filled activities about the natural world - from geysers and volcanoes to ecosystems and the weather. Work out which jigsaw piece completes the picture of the aurora, follow the river maze to...

Yurei Attack! is a nightmare-inducing one-stop guide to Japan's traditional ghosts and spirits.Surviving encounters with angry ghosts and sexy specters. Haunted places. Dangerous games and how to play them. And more importantly, a guided tour of what...

From the bestselling author of Why is Snot Green comes another hilarious, bonkers and brilliant science book - find out the answers to all the questions you've ever had about the Olympics and sport!Are Olympic athletes born stronger and faster than the...