Название: LEGO® Absolutely Everything You Need to Know ISBN: 0241232406 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241232408 Издательство: Dorling Kindersley Цена: 2375.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Informative and Fun! Trivial and Important! Fun Facts and Profound Facts! A treat of science and history facts and compelling stories that will inform and entertain!
From astonishing, amazing and surprising science and history facts to the little-known stories hidden inside bigger science and historical events, The Big Book of Facts is a fascinating tour through the human body, the environment, atomic physics, and technology, as well as social, political, and cultural history. You'll learn about the world through absorbing stories and interesting tidbits such as ...
Babies start laughing at just a few weeks old; there are ten discernible types of laughter; and laughter spurs our appetite for food.
Though Shakespeare mentioned Valentine's Day in "Hamlet," sending paper cards to a beloved wasn't a fad until the eighteenth century, and by the 1840s, insulting Valentine cards also became common.
Like fingerprints, every tongue on Earth has a unique print.
The U.S. Postal Service's history, the Pony Express, ... and the short-lived (but legal) practice of mailing children.
The prevalence of handwashing through history, the invention of toilet paper in the 1400s, and Sir John Harington's invention of the flushable toilet for Queen Elizabeth I.
Though they are all differently shaped by virtue of being an assembly of water droplets, there are ten basic kinds of clouds.
A basic and quick history of cash in America, including Alexander Hamilton and the Bank of the United States, Benjamin Franklin's efforts to thwart counterfeiting, $100,000 bills, and the fact that more than 85% of the world's money is digital only.
Government agencies in the U.S. and France both agree that the measure of a second is determined by how long it takes a cesium atom to vibrate just over nine billion times.
The history of children's games such as hide-and-seek, blindman's bluff, and jacks that date back to the ancient Greeks and Romans.
And much, much more.
An absorbing guide to history and science, this feast of facts and compelling stories recounts the physics and science that control the universe and the revolutionary ideas, acts, and inventions that changed the world. Engrossing, engaging, and enlightening, The Big Book of Facts is a resource for discovering scientific principles, history-makers, and the fun oddities that make up our world. Wide-ranging and fact-filled with nearly 160 illustrations, this information-rich tome also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index for those scrambling for more information.
Описание: Get ready to have your mind blown with a big book of disgusting animal facts. An alternative animal factbook perfect for kids ages 6-9 that love any gross and bizarre facts.
Go on a stomach-churning journey exploring the gross and ghastly animal kingdom. Packed full of facts, puzzles and games, which will guarantee young readers learn something exciting about their favorite animals. Gross and Ghastly: Animals has pages filled with fun and educational information about the animal kingdom: - Funny text and beautiful illustrations make this educational book easy for adults and children to read together. - Exciting and funny facts about some of your favorite animals. - Several interactive activities, such as quizzes and puzzles. - Written and illustrated by popular, upcoming author Kev Payne. Did you know that the male capuchin uses his pee as a perfume to attract his mate? Disgusting, right? Or that moles have a superstore of worms in a special underground chamber ready for snacking? This fantastic factbook is filled with weird and wonderful information about your favorite animals. Learn about a range of animals, from creepy crawlies to foul fish, and what makes them truly terrible. An exciting and educational book that is fun for adults and children to read together. Filled with facts, puzzles and games that will keep children occupied, educated and happy for hours.
Автор: Swanson, Jennifer Название: Lego amazing earth ISBN: 0241610125 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241610121 Издательство: Dorling Kindersley Рейтинг: Цена: 2243.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: O`Neill Bill, Black Ryan Название: The Big Book of Ice Hockey: Interesting Facts and Sports Stories ISBN: 1648450172 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781648450174 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1654.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
The Great Book of Ice Hockey is a must for anyone who loves sports trivia. The book is a compendium of interesting facts and sport stories about the great game of ice hockey, with information about the early days before the National Hockey League (NHL) all the way to the stars of today. There are random facts about leagues, rules, coaches, players, and inside stories about the early days of the game.
The answers to hundreds of trivia questions lie in these pages. Learn about foreign leagues, junior hockey, and superstars like Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, and of course "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky. You can find interesting facts about the builders of the game, including Maurice "Rocket" Richard and Coach Jack Adams, both of whom have NHL trophies named in their honor. You will meet scoring leaders, winning coaches, amazing goalies and ice hockey royalty.
Whether you're a long-time fan of ice hockey, or if you're just looking for answers to troublesome trivia questions in your latest game of Trivial Pursuit, "The Great Book of Ice Hockey" is the book for you. Presented in a clear and engaging manner, this collection of sports trivia will give fans of ice hockey a new and entertaining set of random facts to liven up a boring day or fill the time during intermission.
Описание: Do you plan on getting your child a dog? Wait until you've read this book! Detailed in this informative picture book are the basics to dog care. It's important that your child understands dog needs to ensure your pet is loyal and healthy. The pictures in each page will ensure attention and memorability of information. Grab a copy today.
Want to impress your coworkers at the next after-work? Need to think of something interesting to do at the next family gathering? Want to learn a bunch of random facts about history, science, true crime, and everything in between?
Pick up The Big Fat Book of Juicy Trivia, your ultimate source of interesting facts about a wide range of diverse topics. This book is truly a quick read packed with information from cover to cover.
In this amazing trivia book, you will find out:
- Was martial arts expert and action film star Bruce Lee the victim of a curse?
- How did the guillotine become France's execution method?
- What is the Mokele-mbeme?
- Did famous American bank robber John Dillinger survive his shootout with the FBI?
- Do some people have a natural immunity to HIV/AIDs?
The Big Fat Book of Juicy Trivia is not some boring book packed with useless facts, but it's an engaging reference guide that brings to life some of the strangest and most fascinating aspects of our planet, and beyond!
The book is designed for the busy person, so you can pick it up at your convenience, read a quick story, and then go about your business.
Whether you just like to learn new things that aren't normally taught in school, of if you're honing your skills for trivia challenges, you'll definitely find this book entertaining and useful.
Some of these stories are ripped from the headlines, while others come from the history books, and some are just simply random, but you're sure to find plenty in here that will keep you reading!
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