Defines geography and covers globes, maps, land, water, air, plants, animals, people, and cultures. The newly revised and updated Everything You Need to Know About... series provides kids and parents with a quick refresher to 4th through 6th grade curriculum topics. The organization and scope of these concise homework-help guides make them an essential reference resource. Researched according to middle-grade curriculum and current textbooks, and created...

Millions of people visit xkcd.com each week to read Randall Munroe's iconic webcomic. His stick-figure drawings about science, technology, language, and love have a large and passionate following. Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions. What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last? In...

Provides fans of the Star Wars movies and television programs with lists, facts, and trivia about the characters and settings in the films and includes behind the scenes information about how the films were made.

"Gone are the days of complimentary in-flight champagne and cushy sleeping-car coaches on the Orient Express. Say hello to $50 "legroom upgrades" and bedbug-infested hotels. What's a weary, frustrated traveler to do? Hang tight--it's Joey Green to the rescue! Last-Minute Travel Secrets contains more than a hundred unique travel tips that may sound goofy but really do work. You will discover how to correct uncomfortable accommodations using everyday...

"Celebrate DC's iconic super hero with over fifty vegetarian recipes inspired by the world of Wonder Woman. From Super-Strength Veggie Kabobs to extra fluffy Paradise Island Pancakes to a charmingly decorated red velvet Victory Cake, this beautifully photographed official cookbook captures the world of Wonder Woman with hearty breakfasts, healthy entrees, and delicious desserts perfect for the whole family. With recipes appropriate for cooks of all...

Una cosa es conocer la historia de la Biblia. Otra cosa es vivirla.

Author, illustrator and comic book artist Yumi Sakugawa shares a wide range of useful and unexpected tips for looking and feeling better, streamlining and improving your home life, and creating fun and artsy DIY projects that can brighten your living space. Inspired by her popular "Secret Yumiverse" tips originally posted on WonderHowTo.com, The Little Book of Life Hacks offers a wide range of practical advice and fun tips for everything from how...

“Horrible Geography”, thuộc bộ Kiến thức hấp dẫn (gồm Horrible Histories, Horrible Science, Horrible Geography, The Knowledge) đã xuất bản hơn 40 tựa và sẽ còn tiếp tục thêm nữa, được design để thu hút sự yêu thích của trẻ em đối với khoa học bằng cách tập trung vào những thứ không đáng kể, bất thường, máu me hay thậm chí khó ưa. Phần lớn bạn đọc nhỏ...

In this fun, erudite, and often moving book, Cass R. Sunstein explores the lessons of Star Wars as they relate to childhood, fathers, the Dark Side, rebellion, and redemption. As it turns out, Star Wars also has a lot to teach us about constitutional law, economics, and political uprisings. Sunstein tells the story of the films wildly unanticipated success and explores why some things succeed while others fail. Ultimately, Sunstein argues, Star Wars...

Did you know that most bats have great vision? And that mice don't love cheese? Or that some mammals lay eggs? The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!