Answers common sports questions, including why players wear numbers and what are triathlons.

Could a robot make my dinner? Why do we need rockets to go into space? Why don't cranes fall over? This book takes a fun look at technology by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about technology that readers will be sure to find captivating.

Did you know that there is a fungus that can control the mind of an ant and make it do its bidding? Would you believe there is such a thing as a corpse flower -- a ten-foot-tall plant with a blossom that smells like a zombie? How about a species of octopus that doesn't live in water but rather lurks in trees in the Pacific Northwest? Every story in this book is strange and astounding. But not all of them are real. Just like the old game in this book's...

Gino, a young boy visiting the zoo, asks the zookeeper questions about elephants' physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and conservation status. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

The world is filled with fascinating creatures. But how much do you really know about them? Sometimes the truth is more complicated than we originally thought. Get the real facts about the animals around us, and drop the fibs!

Uses a question-and-answer format to provide information about various societies throughout history and how they lived. Discusses how the topics explored relate back to the modern world and features color photographs and illustrations throughout.

Explains the science behind tornadoes, covering topics such as the collision of warm air and cold air, and how to stay safe during a tornado. Features color photographs, an activity, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Presents information on the habitat, physical characteristics, and adaptations of camels. Includes critical thinking questions, a glossary, color photographs, and a list of additional resources.

Presents information about why people cry and what happens to the body when they cry.

"Did T-rex have really good breath? Were Brachiosaurus and Triceratops fierce enemies? Did some dinos gobble up rocks? Test your truth-finding skills in Lie Detector: Dinosaurs and uncover some incredible dinosaur facts (and fibs) in this fun, interactive book" --