National Geographic Kids

Weird But True! 4: 350 Outrageous Facts

Unleash Your Inner "Weirdophile"

Get ready for a wild ride through the wacky world of "Weird But True! 4"! This fourth installment in the wildly popular series delivers a mind-blowing collection of 350 outrageous facts, guaranteed to leave you saying "No way!" and "How is that even possible?!"

A World of Wonder Awaits

From the bizarre to the unbelievable, "Weird But True! 4" explores a diverse range of topics, each more fascinating than the last:

* **Science:** Prepare to be amazed by the quirky wonders of the natural world, like the fact that lemons can actually power lightbulbs!

* **Space:** Journey into the vast expanse of the cosmos and discover mind-bending truths about black holes, distant planets, and the mysteries of the universe.

* **Weather:** Unravel the secrets of storms, tornadoes, and other weather phenomena that shape our planet.

* **Geography:** Explore the incredible diversity of our world, from towering mountains to deep oceans, and uncover hidden facts about different cultures and landscapes.

* **Food:** Get ready to delve into the fascinating world of food, from the origins of your favorite snacks to the surprising ways food is prepared around the globe.

* **Pop Culture:** Discover the hidden secrets and unexpected trivia behind popular movies, music, and more.

A Fun-Filled Learning Experience

"Weird But True! 4" isn't just about facts – it's about sparking curiosity and inspiring a love of learning. The book's engaging format, with captivating photos and illustrations, makes learning fun and accessible for kids of all ages.

**Get ready to be surprised, amazed, and entertained by the weird but true wonders of our world!**

<p>National Geographic Readers Animal All-Stars Collection</p>

<p>Spark your child’s love of reading and help them build key skills with this five-book collection of Level 1 readers featuring kid-favorite animals!</p>

<p>Hop along as a tadpole transforms into a frog. Play in the ocean waves with a family of sea otters. Climb trees with koalas, snuggle up for a nap with a red panda, and join snack time with a hedgehog. Kids will love exploring the worlds of these beloved animals in these engaging books written especially for new readers.</p>

<p>Packed with fun facts, dazzling photography, and a hands-on activity to reinforce the content of the book, each of the five titles in this bind-up will help beginning readers develop ease and confidence in their reading as they discover where these animals live, what they eat, and the fascinating traits that make them unique!</p>

<p>Ultimate Mammalpedia (National Geographic Kids)</p>

<p>From the biggest to the smallest, the fiercest to the cutest, this science-packed, photo-filled encyclopedia has everything you want to know about these amazing warm-blooded creatures.</p>

<p>What animal figured out how to eat a porcupine? Which creature smells like popcorn? How can cheetahs run so fast? From the colossal blue whale to the tiny pygmy shrew, plus lions, hippos, polar bears, sea otters, quokkas, orangutans, dolphins, and more, check out the 200-plus mammals in this colorful encyclopedia! Ultimate Mammalpedia bursts with fascinating facts about the fiercest, fastest, strangest, coolest, and most aww-inspiring mammals on the planet! Features include: </p>

<p>A lively introduction to the furry world of mammals, including distinguishing characteristics, mammal homes, family life, and more </p>

<p>Fascinating information about more than 200 mammals, including their scientific name, habitat, diet, behavior, and latest discoveries, all reviewed for accuracy by experts in the field </p>

<p>Incredible photographs of your favorite animals—and ones you never knew existed </p>

<p>Colorful graphics illustrate mammal habitats, life cycles, and more </p>

<p>Fun fact boxes about quirky characteristics, fascinating physical features, bizarre behaviors, and more </p>

<p>From familiar favorites like tigers, pandas, and wolves, to the rare and exotic, like narwhals and volcano rabbits, the mammals inside this book will fill you with wonder and appreciation for our planet and the many amazing creatures that call it home. </p>

<p>Complete your collection with other National Geographic Kids Ultimate “pedias”! </p>

<p>Ultimate Dinopedia 2nd edition</p>

<p>Ultimate Bugopedia</p>

<p>Ultimate Reptileopedia</p>

<p>Ultimate Oceanpedia</p>

<p>Ultimate Predatorpedia</p>

<p>Ultimate Weatherpedia</p>

<p>Weird But True! 4: &nbsp;Wild And Wacky Sticker Doodle Book</p>

<p>Love Weird But True? Get ready for even more wacky fun, where YOU get to illustrate just how bizarre our world can be. Discover amazing weird facts and then doodle, draw, or color away right on the page. Did you know that there's a company that makes pants for dogs? Can you design the best doggie duds? Did you know that some spiders spin webs longer than two city buses? That might make for a sticky situation in your doodles.</p>

<p>Enhance your wacky masterpieces with 150 fun stickers included in the book. Let your creativity run wild for hours on end in this perfect boredom-buster for rainy days, car rides, or any time.</p>

<p>My Weird But True! Fact-A-Day Fun Journal</p>

<p>Life's weird sometimes! Here's a chance for Weird But True fans to keep their own personal diary about the weird and wacky world around them.</p>

<p>For inspiration, there's a Weird But True fact a day, plus a daily place for kids to report on all the WBT stuff they observe and experience on their own 24/7. It's a year's worth of fun to enjoy, record, and remember!</p>

<p>National Geographic Kids My Favorite Animals Super Sticker Activity Book</p>

<p>Kids will have double the fun with 2,000 stickers and cool content about their favorite animals.</p>

<p>This bind-up of&nbsp;On the Farm&nbsp;and&nbsp;Amazing Pets&nbsp;combines two adorable, fun-filled sticker books in one! It's chock-full of kids' favorite animals: dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters, birds, cows, sheep, pigs, and many more! With a colorful design and loaded with tons of games and activities--such as mazes, matching, drawing, and counting--kids are sure to love these pages of 2,000 stickers!</p>

<p>Weird But True Know-It-All: Middle Ages</p>

<p>The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more!</p>

<p>Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle―and that the losing team was pulled into a pit of fire?</p>

<p>Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that the secret ingredient in one cure concocted by medieval doctors was ... “dragons’ blood”?!</p>

<p>Go beyond the Middle Ages of Europe to explore great empires around the globe, including Ottoman, Shona, Aztec, and the Song dynasty. From Joan of Arc to Genghis Khan, incredible inventions to eyebrow-raising medieval medicines, you’ll know it all by the time you finish this book.</p>

<p>Packed with important historical information along with the wackiest and weirdest facts ever about the Middle Ages!</p>

<p>Weird But True! Know-It-All: Ancient Egypt</p>

<p>Powerful pharaohs, deadly curses, beautiful queens, legendary cities, tombs filled with gold … you'll know it all by the time you finish this smart and wacky book!</p>

<p>Did you know that ancient Egyptians formed the world's first police force? The 365-day calendar? We have ancient Egypt to thank for that, too! And the next time your parents tell you to brush your teeth, you can tell them that ancient Egyptians invented the first toothbrush and toothpaste. In this cool book, you'll find out what life was like 3,000 years ago along the banks of the Nile River, explore the lives of famous pharaohs determined to leave their mark no matter the cost, and get the low-down on famous battles for power. Discover weird facts about famous people–from Cleopatra to King Tut–and about famous places, from Alexandria to Thebes. It's a must-have for all budding Egyptologists, archaeologists, or kids who want to be in-the-know about this fascinating civilisation!</p>

<p>Weird But True! Know-It-All: U.S. Presidents</p>

<p>In this new single-subject Weird But True book, you'll have a blast learning that there's a lot of substance – and weirdness – in every president's past.</p>

<p>What's so weird about U.S. presidents? Plenty! Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was a great wrestler? That Ulysses S. Grant got a speeding ticket riding his horse – twice! Or that Benjamin Harrison was afraid of electricity? And let's not forget that President McKinley had a pet parrot that whistled "Yankee Doodle Dandy" duets with him!</p>

<p>National Geographic Kids - Big Words For Little Paleontologists</p>

<p>This stunningly illustrated picture book will inspire every budding paleontologist with the impressive words that dino-crazy little kids love to learn—and show off!</p>

<p>Featuring more than 50 wow-worthy words, with definitions and phonetic pronunciation, this info-packed picture book will help your little explorer sound like a dinosaur expert in no time. They’ll even learn about the right tools to bring to an excavation site!</p>

<p>But the fun doesn’t stop at dino names—like Micropachycephalosaurus, the longest ever dinosaur name. Kids will get to know prehistoric mammals like Mammuthus, better known as the woolly mammoth, and ocean creatures like the giant prehistoric shark that once ruled the sea: Megalodon. </p>

<p>We’ve also got the cutest little prehistoric creature to guide readers on their journey to becoming a dino digger! Realistic illustrations from Franco Tempesta and fascinating photos will keep every dino-loving 3-to-7-year-old engaged and wanting more.</p>

<p>Weird But True! Canada: 300 Outrageous Facts About The True North</p>

<p>The best-selling Weird But True line is now exploring north of the U.S. border! Follow along to learn tons of fun facts about the outrageous oddities and kooky charisma of the Land of Plenty: Canada!</p>

<p>Calling all Canadians and Canada-philes: Get ready to be amazed and delighted by wacky facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia, eh? Did you know that the Royal Mint once created a coin weighing more than 90 kg and valued at over $1 million dollars? Or that Canada was the first country to build a UFO landing pad? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city in the world? It's all weird--and it's all true...Canada style! In this latest and greatest edition of Weird But True, you'll read all about the wacky wilds, bizarre bites, and strange scenes of Canada!</p>

Introduce young readers to some of the world's most interesting and important people in this bold and lively first biography book. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring profiles of each person, along with fascinating facts about about their accomplishments and contributions. This book inspires kids about a world of possibilities and taps into their natural curiosity about fascinating role models from education advocate Malala Yousafzai to astronaut Neil Armstrong.

<p>National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Big Book Of Reptiles And Amphibians</p>

<p>From slithering snakes and scaly lizards to bumpy frogs and spotty salamanders, this addition to the hit Little Kids First Big Book series explores the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians.</p>

<p>Get ready to meet a variety of awesome animals, from frilled lizards to giant tortoises to goliath frogs. This reference book for the younger set answers questions that range from "What is the biggest reptile in the world?" to "How can a boa constrictor fit a deer into its mouth?" Readers explore what makes an animal a reptile or an amphibian and learn about more than 45 different creatures. Packed with more than 250 stunning colour photos, the book also provides information on animal habitats, characteristics, and behaviour. Filled with fun facts and designed for interactive learning, it is sure to become a favourite with budding herpetologists and their parents.</p>

<p>Explorer Academy Future Tech: The Science Behind The Story</p>

<p>You've gone on adventures with Cruz Coronado and his fellow recruits as they communicated with whales using the Universal Cetacean Communicator, camouflaged themselves using the Lumagine shadow badge, and deployed octopods to make speedy escapes.</p>

<p>Now dive further into the near-future world of Explorer Academy by learning about the real-life scientific discoveries that inspired the gadgets. This cool book profiles real-life National Geographic explorers who devised innovations like RoboBees (Mell); it features cutting-edge tech that''s actually being developed, and provides empowering stories of how tech is enabling conservation successes. Fields of study cover wearable technology, submersibles, robotics, medicine, space farming, everyday technology, and the world of the future.</p>

<p>Every good explorer craves information, and now it''s time to amp up your technology knowledge. After all, the near-future world of Explorer Academy is just across the horizon, and much of its tech is already shaping the world we live in.</p>

<p>Weird But True 9: Expanded Edition</p>

<p>Did you know that rats prefer classical music to jazz? Or that you can swim as fast in syrup as you can in water? It's all weird … but true!</p>

<p>The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 9th book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference book is so much fun, kids forget they're learning.</p>

<p>Weird But True! Disney</p>

<p>Combine the beloved, super-powered Disney brand with Nat Geo Kids’ most popular book series Weird But True! and you have a magical, whimsical fan-favorite book.</p>

<p>This delightful addition to National Geographic Kids’ best-selling Weird But True! series uncovers surprising secrets and mind-boggling facts behind your favorite Disney movies, TV shows, park attractions, and more!</p>

<p>Did you know it took 70,000 pencils to draw the artwork for The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)? Or that Donald Duck has an asteroid named after him?</p>

<p>Discover the mystery at the top of Disneyland’s Matterhorn, what Goofy’s original name was, how much food employees prepare each day for the animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, how many balloons it would really take to lift Carl’s house from the movie Up (2009), and more. </p>

<p>Packed with 300 awesome facts and loads of cool pictures, this fun-filled book is perfect for fans of Disney, National Geographic, Weird But True!, and all things wacky, weird, and wonderful!</p>

<p>Complete your collection with other Weird But True! fan favorites: Weird But True! Animals, Weird But True! USA, Weird But True! Dinosaurs, Weird But True! Sports, and more!</p>

<p>In this charming picture book, curious little kids will learn all about the bustling world of honeybees and the important role they play in our delicate ecosystem.</p>

<p>These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.</p>

<p>Captain Aquatica's Awesome Ocean</p>

<p>Take to the seas with marine conservationist and shark researcher Captain Aquatica and her hammerhead shark sidekick, Fin, to explore the ocean's wettest and wildest depths and get the latest facts from the field!</p>

<p>Scientist Jessica Cramp illuminates her work studying sharks and protecting our amazing ocean with in-depth scientific info and comic-book flair. Cramp's conversational and witty explanations will make kids want to dive right in. Colorful side stories in graphic novel-style feature Cramp as character Captain Aquatica, with her sidekick shark, Fin. Together they help make big concepts accessible and interesting to kids of all levels. Amazing photography and cool content draw kids into the subject and story, attracting STEM fanatics and reluctant readers alike.</p>

<p>Deadliest Animals On The Planet</p>

<p>Kids love the Cutest Animals on the Planet, so for daring readers, the animal kingdom’s fiercest, fastest, and most dangerous creatures are sure to thrill!</p>

<p>But don’t be fooled. Even tiny animals like cute little jewel-toned frogs or massive, sleepy-looking, plant-eating hippos can pack a deadly punch. Earth’s oceans, forests, grasslands, deserts, and even cities are home to a wide variety of amazing animals with crazy-cool slaying skills that help them hunt for food and defend themselves. In this lively and browsable book, readers find out where these impressive creatures live, what makes them tick, how they beat the odds in harsh habitats, and just what makes them so deadly.</p>

<p>Meet the Nile crocodile and learn about its astonishing bite force. Discover the elephant seal’s deafening roar. Explore how the jaguar’s speed and night vision help it ambush prey. Encounter enormous harpy eagles, bone-crushing snakes, venomous spiders, and more. Jaw-dropping photos and surprising facts bring readers up close and personal to the world’s most fearsome—and fascinating!—animals.</p>

<p>Like Cutest Animals on the Planet, the previous book in this new series, this often humorous, snackable content provides great entry points for readers of all levels and lots of fascinating facts to share with friends and family.</p>

<p>Face To Face With Wolves</p>

<p>Spectacular wolf pictures pair with National Geographic photographer Jim Brandenburg's "in-the-field" perspective in this fascinating portrait of wolves, now updated and in paperback.</p>

<p>Brandenburg is no stranger to wolves. They surround his home in Minnesota, where he has observed, filmed, and photographed wolves for years. In this book, kids have the chance to get up close to these fascinating creatures to discover how they play, hunt, and live together as a family. Readers will also discover the challenges wolves face in the wild.</p>

<p>This series offers insight into the field of animal study and observation, presents the latest science discoveries, and relates firsthand experiences in the field. It's a great way to bring kids face to face with wolves--out of the zoo, out of the library, and into the wild. These books are great for animal lovers and report writers alike.</p>

<p>Weird But True! Sticker Doodle Book: Outrageous Facts, Awesome Activities, Plus Cool Stickers For Tons Of Wacky Fun!</p>

<p>Grab a pencil and put on your Weird but True hat! It's time to explore our amazing and very weird world with the newest spin-off of the Weird but True series, where YOU get to illustrate just how strange and cool our world can be. Discover amazing weird facts and then doodle, draw, or color a strange scene right on the page. Did you know that giraffes only need to sleep 90 minutes a day? Well, that might make a totally fun sleepover. Did you know that there's a town in France that holds a pig festival every year? Doodle some funny outfits onto those pigs! Enhance your wacky masterpieces with 150 fun stickers, included in the book. It’s a great new way to play and the perfect boredom-buster for rainy days or car rides.</p>

<p>1,000 Facts About Dinosaurs, Fossils, And Prehistoric Life</p>

<p>T. rex, triceratops, pterosaurs, saber-toothed cats! This colorful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts about what these prehistoric creatures looked like, how they lived, and the evidence they left behind.</p>

<p>From dinosaurs like Stegosaurus and Giganotosaurus that ruled the land to the mammoths and giant sloths that followed them, discover all you have ever wanted to know about dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric life. Uncover amazing fossil facts about the first four-legged creatures; find out what it's like to be on a dinosaur dig; and marvel at some of the fiercest, most fascinating claws and teeth. Learn how dinosaurs and birds are connected, find out the biggest prehistoric mysteries that scientists are still trying to crack, and sink your teeth into some seriously supersize dino stats.</p>

<p text-align:justify""="">National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book Oof Why 2</p>

<p text-align:justify""="">Following up on the best-selling&nbsp;Little Kids First Big Book of Why, the next book in the hit Little Kids First Big Book series features even more of the endless "Why?" questions preschoolers love to ask!</p>

<p text-align:justify""="">This charming reference book answers some of kids' most burning "Why?" questions. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like "Why do dogs sniff everything?" "Why do I burp?" and "Why is ocean water salty?" This book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.</p>

<p>Weird But True!: Ripped From The Headlines 3: Real-life Stories You Have To Read To Believe</p>

<p>Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Discover the most bizarre and surprising news stories that are hard to believe but totally true. These wacky gems are taken from real news stories on subjects you might expect to find in your local paper -- world news, sports, science, entertainment, food, travel, and more. Did you know that scientists invented a “salmon cannon” to catapult fish along their migration route? Or that a man traveled 1,800 miles across Europe eating garbage? Or that a herd of flatulent cows in Germany blew the roof off their barn? These amazing real-life stories prove that fact is often stranger than fiction.</p>

<p>Weird But True! 2: Expanded Edition</p>

<p>Did you know that a great white shark can weigh as much as 15 gorillas? Or that meteorites the size of basketballs land on Earth about once a month? It's all totally weird ... but true!</p>

<p>The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 2nd book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference is so much fun, kids forget they're learning.</p>

<p itemprop="description"> This charming reference book takes a closer look at the things that surround kids every day and how they work--from cars to vacuum cleaners, animal bodies to humans. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like "How do chameleons change color?" "How do refrigerators stay cold?" and "How does my body heal?" This book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.</p>

<p>Weird But True Sharks</p>

<p>Whale sharks have tiny teeth covering their eyeballs! It’s Weird But True! And this fin-tastic, photo- and fact-packed book in the best-selling series is the most jaw-some yet!</p>

<p>Sink your chompers into these wild facts:</p>

<p>- Great white sharks can detect a single drop of blood in the water from one-third of a mile away.</p>

<p>- Fossilized dino poop has been found with ancient shark bites in it.</p>

<p>-Ninja lantern sharks glow in the dark.</p>

<p>They’re all weird, and they’re all true. And there’s A LOT more where that came from!</p>

<p>From bizarre creatures in the ocean today to gigantic prehistoric sharks and even some pop culture shark weirdness, this portable, browsable, supercool book is full of incredible facts, amazing photos, and fun illustrations about everything sharks.</p>

<p>It’s the perfect book for shark superfans, trivia buffs, reluctant readers, and animal-loving kids of all kinds.</p>

<p>Hungry for more unbelievable facts? Check out Weird But True! Dinosaurs, Weird But True! Oceans, and the rest of the kid-favorite Weird But True! series.</p>