Ultimate Weird but True! : 1,000 Wild & Wacky Facts and Photos by National Geographic Kids (US edition, hardcover) - 9781426308642

Publisher: National Geographic Kids

ISBN 13: 9781426308642

Condition: Brandnew

Binding: hardcover

Pages: 192

Dimensons: 314 x 244 x 18 | 1150 (gram)

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Summary:

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 hundreds of snack-size stories about weird animals, space vacations, wacky inventions, freaky weather, amazing feats, wild extreme sports, and more. You’ll discover:· A real-life Spider-Man man who scales skyscrapers with his bare hands· A fish that plays soccer· A $150,000 diamond-studded cupcake· A man who makes himself invisible· An upside-down house· A hotel shaped like a giant beagle· Tornadoes of fire· A mouse that hitched a ride on a frog’s back· A dog that can read· A motorcycle shaped like hamburger· A 13-foot-tall pink poodle· Millions of red crabs· A white alligator· A robot that can do your grocery shopping, and much more…· Plus, cool illustrations, and "Ultimate Secret Revealed" features that explain the strange truth behind the most mind-bending facts, such as how it’s possible to convert peanut butter into a diamond and how frogs can fall from the sky

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