Ripley Twists: Whales & Dolphins

Ripley Twists: Whales & Dolphins
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Publisher: Ripley Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781609911140

Ripley's Believe It or Not is excited to present a brand new title in this award-winning series. Whales and Dolphins explores the oceans and gives a new twist on these facinating creatures. From the Antarctic to the sunny coasts of the Caribbean, you can get a glimpse into the mysterious lives of these sea mammals. With tons of amazing images, wacky facts and unbelievable stories, kids will love reading about all of these creatures, from the friendly bottlenose dolphin, to the intimidating killer whale!

Ripley Twists PB: Whales and Dolphins

Ripley Twists PB: Whales and Dolphins
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Publisher: Ripley Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781609912376

Ripley’s Twists: Whales and Dolphins is the latest title in the award-winning Ripley's Twists children’s reference series. Bursting with amazing photography, compelling illustrations, and all-new content, this easy-to-read book presents scientific facts with the unbelievable Ripley stories young readers can’t get enough of. Available individually or as part of a series, Ripley’s Twists non-fiction books have proven popularity in classrooms, libraries, and homes all over the globe. Dive right in and discover amazing facts with Ripley's Twists: Whales and Dolphins. From fun-loving dolphins to gigantic blue whales, you'll meet some of the smartest and most awe-inspiring creatures on the planet!

Ripley Twists PB: Sharks and Other Scary Sea Creatures

Ripley Twists PB: Sharks and Other Scary Sea Creatures
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Publisher: Ripley Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781609912314

Ripley’s Twists: Sharks and Other Scary Sea Creatures is the latest title in the award-winning Ripley's Twists children’s reference series. Bursting with amazing photography, compelling illustrations, and all-new content, this easy-to-read book presents scientific facts with the unbelievable Ripley stories young readers can’t get enough of. Available individually or as part of a series, Ripley’s Twists non-fiction books have proven popularity in classrooms, libraries, and homes all over the globe. Get ready to dive deep with Ripley's Twists: Sharks and Other Scary Sea Creatures. From the mighty great white to the mysterious goblin shark explore the extraordinary world of terrifying and deadly sea creatures.

Ripley Twists : Space & Mighty Machines

Ripley Twists : Space & Mighty Machines
Author: Ripley's Believe It Or Not
Publisher: Ripley Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781609910518

Ripley's Twists 2 in 1 - Space & Mighty Machines brings together two awesome and mind-boggling books. Want to know how high you can jump on the Moon, and if brick boats float? Discover black holes and supernovas, monster trucks and jet engines, plus extraordinary stories of the weird and wonderful from Ripley's Believe It or Not! A unique Ripley’s Believe It or Not! way of looking at traditional children’s subjects, books in this high-impact award-winning series offer an enticing alternative to run-of-the-mill junior reference. With its mix of core facts and a visual feast of unbelievable Ripley stories and images, Space & Mighty Machines will delight every inquisitive child.The upbeat text contains a high “yuk” factor—greatly beloved of the 7–10 years target age group—and lively interactive design. Entertaining and educational, this book will fascinate young readers.

Spiders and Scary Creepy Crawlies

Spiders and Scary Creepy Crawlies
Author: Robert Ripley
Publisher: Arrow
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2014-09-11
Genre: Insects
ISBN: 9780099596592

Explore the amazing world of insects with this beautifully illustrated guide. Each page is stuffed with extraordinary pictures, as well as wacky facts you won't see anywhere else.

Steps to an Ecology of Mind

Steps to an Ecology of Mind
Author: Gregory Bateson
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 572
Release: 2000
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780226039053

Gregory Bateson was a philosopher, anthropologist, photographer, naturalist, and poet, as well as the husband and collaborator of Margaret Mead. This classic anthology of his major work includes a new Foreword by his daughter, Mary Katherine Bateson. 5 line drawings.

Running Wild

Running Wild
Author: Robert LeRoy Ripley
Publisher: Arrow
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2010
Genre: Adventure stories
ISBN: 9780099544265

Join the Ripley's Bureau of Investigation - a group of teen agents with special gifts - as they embark on a series of action-packed adventures, travelling the world in pursuit of extraordinary events and tales. These wonderful new stories are perfect for adventurously minded children between the ages of 7 and 11. In Running Wild, a plane crash ten years ago and reports of a strange wolf boy lead the RBI to the wilds of western China and to a girl who thinks that the creature might be her long-lost brother. But the mountains and surrounding jungle are full of dangers. Can the team brave hungry tigers, snarling wolves and treacherous ravines to uncover the truth? A dangerous mission for the RBI!

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Author: Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2011-12-06
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1609910419

Facsimile of the original 1929 book. From the original 1929 promotion, Robert Ripley describes the land where rain has fallen for a million years; here he talks with you about the Ever-Standing Men and the Upside-Down Men of Benares. Sport enthusiasts will prick up their ears at the queer tales told by the man who it is said can answer more questions on sports than any other living man. All these stores, all these marvelous adventuring into the countries of the fantastically true are lavishly illustrated with a multitude of those vivid cartoons which are followed eagerly every night in the New York Evening Post and more than 100 other newspapers. You will find your old favorites-and some new puzzlers which Mr. Ripley has uncorked now for the first time. Believe It Or Not this volume contains a thousand new things under the sun!

You Are Not So Smart

You Are Not So Smart
Author: David McRaney
Publisher: Avery
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2012-11-06
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1592407366

Explains how self-delusion is part of a person's psychological defense system, identifying common misconceptions people have on topics such as caffeine withdrawal, hindsight, and brand loyalty.

A Scaly Tale

A Scaly Tale
Author: Ice Water Press Staff
Publisher:
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2010
Genre: Adventure fiction
ISBN: 9781921639920

The Florida swamplands are home to hungry gators, wild electrical storms, and a most unusual creature. Sightings of a strange lizard-like animal reach Ripley High and the RBI are sent to investigate. During their search, the RBI agents find themselves in