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Weird and Amazing - for kids!

Discover the weird and the wacky! Amaze your friends with quirky random facts! There are lots of titles here to spark imagination and conversation.

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  • Weird but True!

    Incredible Facts, Awesome Photos, and Weird Wonders--for This Year and Beyond!

    Kids LOVE the Weird but True! books. Search in our catalog for the Ultimate Weird but True, and themed Weird but True books about dinos, Halloween, Disney and more!
    Book, 2022Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2022]
  • "Are there volcanoes in space? Is a cloud heavier than an elephant? Why don’t woodpeckers get concussions? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this kid-friendly book of fun, fascinating Q&As!"
    Book, 2022New York : Bright Matter Books, [2022] — j031.02 B417t v.1
  • Weird U.S.

    a Freaky Field Trip Through the 50 States

    Lake, Matthew
    Book, 2011New York : Sterling Children's Books, c2011.
  • Weird Science

    Mad Marvels From the Way-out World

    Lake, Matthew
    "From "Zany Zoology" to "Medical Marvels & Mishaps," the creators of Weird U.S., scout out wonders--mostly of the astonishing or gross-out sort--from scientific fields."
    Book, 2012New York : Sterling Pub., c2012. — j500 L148w
  • Amazing Treasures

    100+ Objects and Places That Will Boggle Your Mind

    Long, David, 1961-
    Book, 2021Tonbridge, Kent ; Greenbelt, Maryland : What on Earth Books, 2021. — j930.1 L85a
  • "An illustrated look at the fun and interesting facts and habits of some of the most beautiful, unique, and enchanting birds around the world. Did you know the bald eagle holds the record for the world’s biggest nest, which weighs more than two…
    Book, 2020New York : Princeton Architectural Press, 2020. — j598.022 Se89a
  • Book, 2018New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2018. — j001.9 W558w
  • This is the beginner level book; you can also find apprentice, master, and expert level books in our catalog as well!
    Book, 2009Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2009. — j793.8 B266b
  • Atlas of Amazing Architecture

    the Most Incredible Architecture You've (probably) Never Heard of

    Allen, Peter, 1964-
    Book, 2021London : Cicada Books, [2021] — j720 AL54a
  • Also look for other books in this series for amazing facts about military land vehicles, stuff we've built, and outrageous inventions!
    Book, 2017North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, a capstone imprint, [2017] — j623.746 M479t
  • Amazing Rivers

    100+ Waterways That Will Boggle Your Mind

    Agnone, Julie Vosburgh,
    Book, 2021Greenbelt, Maryland : What on Earth Books, 2021. — j551.483 Ag68a
  • Also search for "Totally Amazing Facts..." about dogs, creepy-crawlies, the weather, and more!
    Book, 2018North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, [2018] — j597.9 R474t
  • Amazing Space

    Go on a Journey to the Edge of the Universe

    Prinja, Raman, 1961-
    Book, 2018London : Carlton Kids, 2018. — j520 P936s