Discusses the constellation Scorpius' origin and mythology story, compares its presence in other cultures around the world, and explains how to locate it in the night sky.

Loads of quirky, cool, and astonishing facts about all kinds of sports. Did you know that rats are ticklish? Or that one-fourth of the bones in your body are in your feet? Or that President Thomas Jefferson introduced french fries to the United States? From creepy crawlies to ancient inventions, pumpkin-boat racing to the smallest bone in your body, our Weird-but-True Facts series offers all kinds of weird facts that are amazing, unexpected, gross,...

Curious kids will be enthralled with this dip-into and dip-out-of book loaded with quirky facts about reptiles. Even reluctant readers will be fascinated with the fun facts and eye-catching images and design on each page. Reptiles never looked so enticing!

Explains the meaning and origin of a selection of English language idioms, using each in a sentence. Is it raining cats and dogs today? Have you ever chewed the fat or pushed the envelope? You use idioms all the time, but have you ever wondered where they come from or what they mean? In this series, learn the meanings and origins of these and many other shocking, bizarre, compelling, intriguing, and unbelievable phrases. Additional features to aid...

This title examines the major weapons used during World War II, focusing on their development, strategy and tactics, and their effect on the course of the war. Narrative text, historical photographs, and primary sources assist the reader in report writing.

Loads of quirky, cool, and astonishing facts about some of the world's greatest inventions.

Explores the animals and plants of the rain forest, looking at where rain forests are, their weather, and what threatens them.

Discusses the ecology of forests, including the different types of forests in the world, some of the plants and animals found in these forests, and threats to the forest.

Explores underground habitats, including underground weather, special plants and animals, and current threats to underground habitats. --Publisher's description.

"Explore fishing, an exciting outdoor activity, including fishing gear, where to fish, and how to stay safe"--