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The coolest stuff on Earth : a closer look at the weird, wild, and wonderful / Brenda Scott Royce.
"Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That some sand dunes whistle and sing? That the U.S. dollar bill is full of hidden symbols related to the number 13? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird happenings. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what secrets are behind them?" -- Amazon.com.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781426338588
- Physical Description: 191 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm.
- Publisher: Washington, D.C : National Geographic Partners, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Magnificent marvels -- Travel unraveled -- Extraordinary animals -- History's mysteries -- Shocking science -- Peculiar planet -- Spectacular sports -- Money decoded -- Epic extremes. |
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| Subject: | Curiosities and wonders > Juvenile literature. Science > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature. Nature > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature. Animals > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Trivia and miscellanea. Informational works. Illustrated works. |
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- 16 of 20 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Crawford County.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County Library-Recklein Memorial-Cuba | J031.02 COO (Text) | 33431000484988 | J Non-Fiction | Available | - |
The Coolest Stuff on Earth : A Closer Look at the Weird, Wild, and Wonderful
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The Coolest Stuff on Earth : A Closer Look at the Weird, Wild, and Wonderful
Uncover the secrets behind our planet's most magnificent marvels, epic extremes, and astonishing animals in this fact-packed series sequel! Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That some sand dunes whistle and sing? That the U.S. dollar bill is full of hidden symbols related to the number 13? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird happenings. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what secrets are behind them? These secrets and MORE are revealed through cool stories, action-packed photos, fantastic infographics, and exciting Q&As with in-the-field experts. Discover the secrets of sharkskin, the mysteries behind incredible island animals, the power behind lightning, how a rare gemstone changes color, and more. Kids will be captivated by this fresh way of looking at our amazing planet.
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