Curiosities & Wonders
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A Short History of the World in 50 Failures
$19.99 Add to cartExplore the failures, mistakes, and missed opportunities that shaped history.
From the botched attempt to create a life-extending elixir that produced gunpowder to the unsuccessful stint in medical sc- Author: Gazur, Ben
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: September 30 2025
- ISBN10: 1789297893
- Language: English
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The Lost Book of Undersea Adventure
$20.00 Add to cartThis was meant to be a journal of my quest to find the sea nomads, but a few days ago something happened that turned my world upside down . . . You are about to read an adventure story so real you’ll
- Series: The Unknown Adventurer
- Author: Adventurer, Unknown
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: June 03 2025
- ISBN10: 0711296774
- Language: English
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An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths: A Collection of Butterflies and Moths from Around the World
$16.99 Add to cartA beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 species of butterflies and moths.
A compact version of DK’s bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Butterflie- Series: DK Children’s Anthologies
- Author: Jones, Richard
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: March 04 2025
- ISBN10: 0593959310
- Language: English
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Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes That Dot Our Planet
$24.99 Add to cartDive into the most mysterious waters around the world (if you dare) in Spooky Lakes, an illustrated nonfiction book from TikTok star and educator Geo Rutherford
Some of Earth’s strangest–and creepies- Author: Rutherford, Geo
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: September 24 2024
- ISBN10: 1419770535
- Language: English
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World Heritage Sites: The Definitive Guide to All 1,199 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
$39.95 Add to cartIn cooperation with the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The World Heritage List is a valuable tool in the battle to preserve cultural and natural heritage. I
- Author: Unesco
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 1032
- Publish Date: October 10 2024
- ISBN10: 0228104939
- Language: English
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Strange Medicine: A Shocking History of Real Medical Practices Through the Ages
$14.00 Add to cartDiscover the astonishing and peculiar history of medicine with this perfect gift for history buffs, doctors, and anyone looking to be amazed by the brilliant and bizarre ideas that shaped the world of… [more below]
- Author: Belofsky, Nathan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: July 02 2013
- ISBN10: 0399159959
- Language: English
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What Do We Know about the Mystery of D. B. Cooper?
$6.99 Add to cartFind out what really happened when a strange man hijacked an airplane in 1971 and then parachuted out of it, never to be seen again. What is the truth behind the mystery of the man who came to be know… [more below]
- Series: What Do We Know About?
- Author: Anderson, Kirsten
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: May 07 2024
- ISBN10: 0593662563
- Language: English
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Amazing Shark: Guardian of the Seas
$27.00 Add to cartTHE ULTIMATE SHARK BOOK FOR KIDS: Explore the underwater world of the ocean’s awe-inspiring guardians with this gorgeous book for ages 8-12 that’s full of fun facts, activities, and illustrations!
Whe- Series: Amazing Ocean
- Author: Stavaric, Michael
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: April 07 2026
- ISBN10: 1782695532
- Language: English
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Weird But True 6: Expanded Edition
$9.99 Add to cartDid you know that strawberries can be yellow, or that some dogs are allergic to cats? It’s all weird … but true
The world can be a pretty wacky place Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wack- Series: Weird But True #7
- Author: National Geographic Kids
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 216
- Publish Date: August 28 2018
- ISBN10: 1426331142
- Language: English
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Atlas of Vanishing Places: The Lost Worlds as They Were and as They Are Today
$15.00 Add to cartImagine what the world once looked like as you discover places that have disappeared from modern atlases in this stunningly illustrated and award-winning book.
Have you ever wondered about cities tha- Author: Elborough, Travis
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: August 23 2022
- ISBN10: 0711281157
- Language: English
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Ultimate Weird But True 2: 1,000 Wild & Wacky Facts & Photos!
$19.95 Add to cartUltimate Weird But True 2 proves once again that truth really is stranger than fiction–with even more outrageous photos and fun-tastic facts! Did you know that an elephant can weigh as much as 14 lio… [more below]
- Series: Weird But True #2
- Author: National Geographic
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: August 06 2013
- ISBN10: 1426313586
- Language: English
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The Junior Astrologer’s Handbook: A Kid’s Guide to Astrological Signs, the Zodiac, and More
$17.99 Add to cartLearn how to read your (and your friends’) signs and to interpret the zodiac in this beautifully illustrated follow-up to The Junior Witch’s Handbook.
Harness the power of your signs to navigate friend… [more below]- Series: The Junior Handbook
- Author: Van De Car, Nikki
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: July 20 2021
- ISBN10: 0762499559
- Language: English
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Survival 101
$14.99 Add to cartWhat animals will you encounter in the mountains? How do you survive a bear or mountain lion attack? Where do you find water in the desert? How do you build a shelter in a forest?
Covering everything
- Author: Jarmain, Mike
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: March 03 2026
- ISBN10: 1835553710
- Language: English
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Lonely Planet Secret Wonders of the World: 385 Extraordinary Places You Never Knew Existed
$27.99 Add to cartDiscover 385 weird and wonderful sights and places around the globe – from eerie ghost towns to bizarre natural phenomena – that you never knew existed!
Take a journey through the world’s lesser-known
- Series: Lonely Planet
- Author: Planet, Lonely
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: July 14 2026
- ISBN10: 1806532921
- Language: English
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Amazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to Know
$5.99 Add to cartBursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere!
Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family!
Find o
- Series: Amazing Facts Every Kid Needs to Know
- Author: Brereton, Catherine
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: July 05 2022
- ISBN10: 0008492182
- Language: English
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Monsters: Myths, Legends, and Real Encounters
$22.95 Add to cartMeet the Monsters That Thrill, Chill, and Fascinate!!
From the creeping undead thirsting for blood to the giant serpent-like creatures inhabiting lakes, rivers, and seas, Monsters: Myths, Legends, and- Series: Real Unexplained! Collection
- Author: Estep, Richard
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: March 10 2026
- ISBN10: 157859877X
- Language: English
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Actual Factual Files: Ancient Egypt
$15.99 Read moreCrack open this fascinating book and become an expert on everything Egypt, from pyramids and pharaohs to mummies and tomb raiders. Clever design, engaging text, and easy-to-understand explanations wil… [more below]
- Series: Actual Factual Files #1
- Author: Adams, Ali
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: June 16 2026
- ISBN10: 1523535342
- Language: English
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Nature’s Dance: The Captivating Choreography of Birds, Fish & Insects
$19.99 Add to cart“This is one of those beautifully designed books that doesn’t fit on regular bookshelves. No matter. Open the tall, narrow hardback cover, and you will find six fold-out sections celebrating the speci… [more below]
- Author: Solsona, Núria
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 24
- Publish Date: March 03 2026
- ISBN10: 3791376586
- Language: English
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Weird Facts Book for Adults: 365 Funny, Random and True Stories About Everything Interesting for Curious Minds and Lovers of Unusual Knowledge
$8.99 Add to cartDiscover a World That’s Stranger – and Funnier – Than Fiction!
Have you ever wondered why penguins give each other pebbles as love tokens, or how a robot vacuum can accidentally become the star of a co
- Author: Memoirs, Quillscribe
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 78
- Publish Date: November 18 2024
- ISBN10: 836829424X
- Language: English
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Ancient Egypt
$19.99 Add to cartUncover the wonders of Ancient Egypt with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! host and champion and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings!
Travel back in time with Ken Jennings to bec- Series: Ken Jennings’ Junior Genius Guides
- Author: Jennings, Ken
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: May 05 2026
- ISBN10: 9798347101795
- Language: English
