100 Most Awesome Things on the Planet

100 Most Awesome Things on the Planet
Author: Anna Claybourne
Publisher: Qeb Publishing -- Quarto Library
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1682974170

Highlights the world's most incredible places, buildings, objects, events, and animals includes both natural and man-made wonders.

100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet

100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet
Author: Anna Claybourne
Publisher: Qeb Publishing -- Quarto Library
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1682974197

Learn how to survive in 100 real life dramas, from natural disasters and dangerous weather to fighting off dangerous animals.

100 Most Disgusting Things on the Planet

100 Most Disgusting Things on the Planet
Author: Anna Claybourne
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2010-11-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1408146991

100 Most Disgusting Things on the Planet is divided into a range of categories, from disgusting animals, plants, and other creatures to disgusting foods, disgusting inventions, and of course a selection of revolting human body bits such as snot, scabs and earwax. Each page includes a 'revoltingness rating' and intriguing description of the disgusting topic in question, along with stunning photographs and diagrams. Side boxes and a science section on every page give extra angles and valuable educational insights into the most disgusting things our world has to offer.

100 Scariest Things on the Planet

100 Scariest Things on the Planet
Author: Anna Claybourne
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Curiosities and wonders
ISBN: 9780545374446

Presents information about scary things and events, both real and imaginary, including alien encounters, deadly creatures, and real-life monsters.

100 Things to Know about Saving the Planet

100 Things to Know about Saving the Planet
Author: Usborne Publishing, Limited
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2020-10-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781474981835

How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop the world from overheating? Find the answers to these questions and more in this bold, graphic and exciting book, full of big, small and unexpected ways to save the planet. Covers a wide range of topics from everyday ways individuals can help save the planet, to massive international missions and ambitious plans for the future. With bold artwork, and clear text in 100 bite-sized topics, perfect for dipping in and out of, and sharing with family and friends. A new addition to the bestselling series - other titles include Space, Science, the Human Body, History and Food. Includes links to websites to discover more about the dangers facing our planet and how to help protect it.

100 Things to Know about Planet Earth

100 Things to Know about Planet Earth
Author: Jerome Martin
Publisher: 100 Things to Know
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-05-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781805318439

Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways we can help our planet and links to specially selected websites to find out more.

A World of Curiosities

A World of Curiosities
Author: John Oldale
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 622
Release: 2012-04-24
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1101580402

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe: everything you never knew you never knew about every country on Earth.A scientist by training and an explorer by passion, Dr. John Oldale has logged half a million miles visiting more than ninety nations. Now, he celebrates our weird and wonderful world in a cornucopia of fascinating facts brought vividly to life through the unexpected stories behind them. Touching on history, travel, politics, natural history and more, he paints a unique portrait of each country from the mightiest to the most miniscule. You won't find the following in your average travel guide: · Why is kissing on trains banned in France? · In what country are litigants expected to present their case at court in the form of a poem? · Which war did women win in 1929 just by sitting down? · If Panama hats aren’t from Panama, where are they from? · Who eat fresh camel dung as a cure for dysentery (and why does it work)? · Why were US disk jockeys once told they could play birthday requests on any day except the one requested? · Which modern dictator banned old age, libraries and gold teeth, and was later replaced by his dentist? · And 2,000 more funny, trivial, poignant, and telling facts A must for active and armchair globe-trotters alike, A World of Curiosities will engross anyone who is at all curious about the world beyond their door. Explore and enjoy.

True Green Kids

True Green Kids
Author: Kim McKay
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2008
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781426304422

This informative book is crammed full of fun, easy, and practical projects you can do to "green up" your home, school, community, and enviroment!