An addictive read that is sure to spark conversation wherever baseball is spoken, this updated edition of The Baseball Maniac’s Almanac is part reference, part trivia, part brain teaser, and absolutely the most unusual and thorough compendium of baseball stats and facts ever assembledall verified for accuracy by the Baseball Hall of Fame. In its pages, renowned sportswriter Bert Randolph Sugar presents thousands of fascinating lists, tables, data, and stimulating facts. Inside, you’ll find:Highest batting averages not to win batting titlesHome-run leaders by state of birthPlayers on last... [Read More]
More exciting than a video game, this boredom-busting book is an explosion of information about sensational topics kids love: dessert, underwear, amusement parks, pirates, famous criminals, marsupials, Ancient Egypt, famous landmarks, you name it! The new 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) 2 has even more brain and eye candy rolled into one beautifully designed, high-octane treasure trove that captures kids' attention and keeps them yearning to learn more.
This boxed set of flash cards has been revised and updated to reflect the most recent changes in the AP World History curriculum. Each card presents a history topic on its front, with key information listed on the reverse side.Cards are divided into six major historical eras: Time Immemorial to 600 C.E., 600 to 1450, 1450 to 1750, 1750 to 1900, and 1900 to the present day. Each topic is also assigned one of six categories, further enabling students to arrange them in any order that suits their needs.Activity cards are included that show teachers and students how to use flash cards for group st... [Read More]
The #1 history calendar, from one of the most relied-upon and best-respected sources of historical material, The History Channel. Perfect for history buffs and trivia lovers alike, this 2019 boxed calendar assembles a year of the most fascinating and influential events, accomplishments, and inventions, dating from early civilization up to the 21st century.
Why do we have eyebrows? Why are dogs' noses wet? Why does Earth have a moon? Why are some people color blind?The best-selling book in TIME For Kids' Big Book of Questions series is newly revised with updated information, photos, illustrations, and graphics to answer over 250 intriguing questions in popular subject areas: Animals, Space, History, Science, Technology, Sports and more. Presented in an easy-to-follow format, this fun, must-have reference book will appeal to a young child's sense of curiosity. Kids can dive into the book at any point and learn over 1,001 amazing facts to impress t... [Read More]
The Bathroom Reader turns 25! Uncle John is celebrating this historic milestone with his biggest all-new edition ever--more than 600 pages of absorbing material!2012 ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards, Honorable Mention in Humor Category2013 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Gold Winner in Humor "Fully Loaded" is putting it mildly. This behemoth of a book is overflowing with incredible stories, surprising facts, weird news, little-known origins, forgotten history, fun wordplay, and everything else that millions of loyal fans have come to expect from the world's best-selling bathroom readin... [Read More]
Did you know that a great white shark can weigh as much as 15 gorillas, that you drink the same water as the dinosaurs did, or that there’s a car that drives underwater? This supersized, hardcover addition to the blockbuster Weird But True series, Ultimate Weird But True is packed 1,000 amazing facts and eye-popping photos that prove truth really is stranger than fiction. With a colorful, metallic cover, a kid-friendly design, and a wacky sense of humor, this stunning book will give kids a winning combination of smarts and fun. Flip through these boldly-designed pages and you’ll find... [Read More]
Are you a slave to sudoku? It's time to surrender to your puzzle cravings. This collection of two hundred challenging puzzles will have you coming back for more! Features:- 200 hard sudoku puzzles- Big grids for easy solving- Introduction by legendary puzzlemaster Will Shortz
Have you ever wondered what happens to luggage that goes unclaimed at the airport? How about the origin of naming hurricanes after people? For a behind-the-scenes look at some of the craziest, interesting, and need-to-know facts, we've got you covered with The Fun Knowledge Encyclopedia: The Crazy Stories Behind the World's Most Interesting Facts. The book contains hundreds of trivia facts and stories, ranging from the interesting and informative to the simply outrageous. Are you the trivia buff in your friend group? Maybe you're just always hoping to learn more random facts to keep up your sl... [Read More]
The record-breaking records annual is back and packed with more incredible accomplishments, stunts, cutting-edge science and amazing sporting achievements than ever before. With more than 3,000 new and updated records and 1,000 eye-popping photos, it has thousands of new stats and facts and dazzling new features.There is so much to explore inside. Go on a whirlwind tour of the planet’s most amazing places, from the largest swamps to the deepest points on Earth. Find out what happens when you give an octopus a Rubik’s Cube, and why all you need to defend yourself from a crocodile is a rubbe... [Read More]
Amazing Facts You Don't Know is a new series dedicated to providing only the most fascinating trivia facts!The facts included stem across all categories of trivia including Movies, TV, Music, Animals, Art and much more!
‘Superb, gritty and realistic’ MEL SHERRATT, million copy bestsellerHow long do you hunt for the missing?A horrible vanishing act…When a young Josie Masters sees a boy wearing a red football shirt, Dylan Jones, being taken by a clown at a carnival, she tries to alert the crowds. But it’s too late. Dylan has disappeared…Thirty years later, Josie is working as a police officer in Bath. The remains of the body of a child have been found – complete with tatters of a torn red football shirt. Is it the boy she saw vanish in the clutches of the clown? Or is it someone else altogether?And ... [Read More]
Surprising and Shocking Fun Facts: The Treasure Book Of Amazing Trivia This book will keep you entertained! You will discover fun and interestings facts you probably never knew existed! If you've ever shivered at the idea of eating tarantulas, or wondered why medieval kings have such odd nicknames, you'll enjoy a trip round the world of weird facts with this fascinating book. From weird food to odd funeral customs, from explorers who got lost to misleading translations, the book contains hundreds of intriguing trivia facts. Maybe you want to impress your friends with a wealth of trivia – or ... [Read More]
The classic crossword series returns with 300 never-before-published puzzles!In 1924, Simon & Schuster published its first title, The Cross Word Puzzle Book. Not only was it the publisher’s first release, it was the first collection of crossword puzzles ever printed. Today, more than eighty years later, Simon & Schuster’s legendary crossword puzzle book series maintains its status as the standard-bearer for cruciverbal excellence. This series continues to provide the most challenging, fresh, and original puzzles on the market. Created by the best contemporary constructors—and edited by t... [Read More]
Nine books in one! Uncle John has pulled together the most revealing lists, facts, and findings from the past 10 years into one easy-to-read book.Our readers asked for it, and here it is: Uncle John's first collection of his greatest short facts and quick reading material. Open up to any page of Extraordinary Book of Facts and you might find a list of, say, obscure words ('exocannibals' eat enemies; 'indocannibals' eat friends). Flip to another page and there's a whole bunch of facts about how long things take (a yak's gestation period: 258 days). On another page: kid facts (the average four-y... [Read More]
Who are the top ten greatest Supreme Court Justices of all time? Who are the worst ten? Which Supreme Court decision helped lead to the Civil War? What are the ten best court room movies?
Offers lists of, and articles on, the ten best and worst Supreme Court justices, decisions, lawyers, courtroom movies, and much more, along with 150 trivia questions and answers about the world of
The New York Times Book of Science Questions & Answers: 200 of the best, most intriguing and just plain bizarre inquiries into everyday scientific mysteriesFormat: PaperbackAuthors: C. Claiborne RayISBN10: 038548660XPublished:
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