Oddest of All

Oddest of All
Author: Bruce Coville
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152058081

A collection of nine short stories featuring ghosts, half-humans, unicorns, and other unusual creatures.

Oddest of All

Oddest of All
Author: Bruce Coville
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2015-03-17
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 054754295X

Fans of Bruce Coville’s wonderfully weird storytelling will be thrilled to know that the expert of odd is back with a new collection of nine curious and thought-provoking tales. From stories about a girl who learns the horrifying secrets about what’s really at the bottom of a murky, desolate pond, a strange chemical factory causing mutations in frogs, and a Halloween mask that becomes a gruesome clue in the disappearance of a child, the odd adventures in this new collection are filled with terrifying and ghoulish details. In the eerie, surreal tradition of Edgar Allan Poe, these reveries are sure to linger in the minds of readers.

FreeChildrenStories.com Collection (Unabridged)

FreeChildrenStories.com Collection (Unabridged)
Author: Daniel Errico
Publisher: Everest Media LLC
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2024-08-01
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

Open a world of imagination with the "FreeChildrenStories.com Collection," narrated by Daniel Errico! Dive into a treasure trove of captivating tales, perfect for young listeners. This collection, curated by FreeChildrenStories.com, brings together a delightful mix of stories – from heartwarming fables with valuable morals to thrilling adventures that spark curiosity. Join animal characters on unforgettable journeys, explore fantastical lands, and meet heroes who inspire. Whether it's a bedtime story or an afternoon adventure, the "FreeChildrenStories.com Collection" has something for every child to cherish. So, settle in, get comfy, and let the magic of storytelling begin!

Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals (An Animal Planet Book)

Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals (An Animal Planet Book)
Author: Animal Planet
Publisher: Time Home Entertainment
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2016-10-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1683303229

Animal Planet presents the ickiest, stickiest, blobbiest, and oddest animals in the world! Did you know that an archerfish can spit water up to 16 feet? Or that the giant weta is the world's largest and heaviest insect? Animal Planet's fascinating exploration of animal oddities introduces young animal lovers to some of the most astonishing, gorgeous, and obscure animals in the world-including some brand new discoveries! Packed with more than 200 vibrant photographs and fun facts about animals with unusual behaviors, strange appearances, and remarkable stats, this deluxe gift book is perfect for reluctant readers or anyone who loves totally gross and amazing animals. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of books in the Animal Bites series benefits the principal partners of R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.), Animal Planet's initiative dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our communities and in the wild.

Unusual Creatures

Unusual Creatures
Author: Michael Hearst
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2012-09-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1452104670

"Introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life forms"-- P. [4] of cover.

Megacatastrophes!

Megacatastrophes!
Author: David Darling
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1780740271

Acerbic dark humour meets hardcore science in this mind-boggling exploration of the nine worst ways the world could end Discover the mind-boggling science of the coming apocalypse! 'Curiously pleasurable… this will help you get your everyday problems into perspective.' Independent Which will get us first? The supervolcano in Yellowstone National Park? An asteroid hurtling through outer space? Black holes from CERN gobbling up the solar system? An army of deranged, super-intelligent AI? Or – who knows – alien invasion? Armed with lavish illustrations and their one-of-a-kind 'Catastrophometer', Dr David Darling and Dr Dirk Schulze-Makuch introduce the disasters you never saw coming, unpicking the science that makes them genuine possibilities, and providing everything from survival tips to danger ratings. So sit back, face the inevitable, and discover the delights of the nine oddest ways the world could end.