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Since ancient times, fishermen have spun tales of giant sea monsters, tentacled beasts that capsized ships and drowned countless sailors. Most of these mythical creatures are now known to have been based on real animals, such as giant squid and octopuses...

It dwells in a dark lake in the Scottish Highlands--so says the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. For thousands of years, people have told stories of "Nessie," the giant water creature with a long neck and flippers. But is it real or a hoax? Scientists...

Best known from the fuzzy 1967 Patterson film, Bigfoot (Sasquatch) is a large apelike creature that allegedly roams the Pacific Northwest. Variations are said to exist around the world, including the yeti and yowie. But is this creature real or a hoax?...

According to the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, Atlantis was a utopian island city and kingdom that was destroyed by a flood more than 11,000 years ago. But was it real or just a story? Scientists and historians seeking the truth debate conspiracy...

The Bermuda Triangle is an area in the Atlantic Ocean where ships and planes have disappeared without explanation. Why do things disappear at the Bermuda Triangle? Spike elementary-aged readers' curiosity with questions and answers about the...

Hello, librarians! Young learners are introduced to this community helper in a beginning reader that's perfect for curious kids. Early readers will learn librarians have fun programs for kids. Full color images and carefully leveled text highlight what...

Could Earth be flat? Are the birds you see actually robots designed to spy on people? Did giant sharks called megalodons really die out millions of years ago, or are they still alive? Some people believe in conspiracy theories about the planet we call...

Did an alien spacecraft crash near Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947? Is the U.S. government hiding alien secrets at Area 51? Could lizard people be in positions of power around the world? Conspiracy theories about the paranormal and other unexplained events...

Was the Apollo 11 moon landing in July 1969 faked? Is proof that aliens are real being kept hidden? People believe in many conspiracy theories about space. Get the inside story on each theory to discover why people believe in it and what scientists and...

A clear explanation of what the online world can be like, helping to navigate life in a world surrounded by technology.Kids today are growing up with social media and life online, which may have differed from how their grownups grew up! Life online...

Packed with facts and illustrations, this landmark book offers a reliable, visually stunning, and family-friendly alternative to online information sources.This fully illustrated encyclopedia is the antidote to the internet. It's an expertly written and...

Discover fascinating facts about our incredible world with Elmo and friends!Elmo and his friends have lots of questions, and maybe you do, too.Why do bees sting?Why should I brush my teeth?Why do we need microscopes?Join Elmo and friends to find out the...

Dive into an encyclopedic collection of burning questions asked by children and discover all the fascinating answers.This timeless encyclopedia for children aged 9+ covers all their favorite topics in a friendly, easy-to-read Q&A format, perfect to...

Discover everything you could ever know about science and technology, nature, geography, culture, sports and hobbies, and history in this vibrant visual encyclopedia for children!Did you know that more than half of the human body's weight is water, and...

From animals to the internet, and from pandemics to global warming, this children's encyclopedia includes everything you need to know on just about everything!Have you ever wondered what the earliest photograph ever taken was? Or what the latest Rover on...

A cool compendium of extraordinary figures and number-based facts about everything in the world from animals to art.Zillions of fun figures at your fingertips!Are you eager to know all the most incredible facts and stats? Would you like to number-crunch...

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the world, animals, people, planets, and so much more!The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn.My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is...

Change the way you see the world, with a groundbreaking visual approach to the wonders of our planet, in this fully updated edition.Explore the universe, from the inside of an atom to black holes, then discover the explosive science behind a fireworks...

Ever wondered how many moons there are in our Solar System, or the number of Olympic sports, or who the 46 US presidents were? If so, this is the book for you!Leaf through the pages of this beautiful book and you’ll find out how lists, codes,...