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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>Đó là một ngày mưa bão trên đảo lợn nên các chú chim thấy thật buồn chán khi phải ở trong hang. Thật may là Red có một trò chơi cho cả nhóm cùng tham gia: Trò chơi hỏi - đáp.</p>

<p>Nhờ vậy, các chú chim phát hiện ra rất nhiều thông tin thú vị để trả lời cho vô số thắc mắc không chỉ về con người, động vật, thiên nhiên, mà còn về cả các phát minh và những phương tiện giao thông đấy.</p>

<p>Các bạn có muốn tìm hiểu không? Hãy mở cuốn sách ra và bước vào cuộc phiêu lưu nào!</p>

Khám Phá Rừng Nhiệt Đới Cùng Angry Birds!

Cuộc Phiêu Lưu Hấp Dẫn

Hãy cùng đồng hành với những chú chim Angry Birds trong một cuộc phiêu lưu đầy thú vị đến rừng nhiệt đới! Cuốn sách này sẽ đưa bạn vào thế giới kỳ diệu của khu rừng xanh mát, nơi trú ngụ của muôn loài động thực vật độc đáo.

Hành Trình Khám Phá

Bạn sẽ được tìm hiểu về những điều kỳ diệu của rừng nhiệt đới, từ những cây cổ thụ cao vút đến những loài động vật đầy màu sắc. Cuốn sách sẽ giải thích tại sao rừng nhiệt đới lại quan trọng đến thế đối với hành tinh của chúng ta.

Review Nội Dung

Cuốn sách này là một lựa chọn tuyệt vời cho các bạn nhỏ yêu thích Angry Birds và muốn khám phá thế giới tự nhiên. Với những hình ảnh minh họa sinh động và lời văn dễ hiểu, cuốn sách sẽ giúp các bạn nhỏ tiếp cận những kiến thức bổ ích về rừng nhiệt đới một cách vui nhộn và hấp dẫn.

Ngoài việc giới thiệu về rừng nhiệt đới, cuốn sách còn:

Nâng cao hiểu biết về hệ sinh thái đa dạng của rừng nhiệt đới.

Giúp trẻ em nhận thức về tầm quan trọng của việc bảo vệ môi trường.

Khuyến khích tinh thần khám phá và yêu thích khoa học tự nhiên.

Hãy cùng Angry Birds khám phá những điều kỳ diệu của rừng nhiệt đới!

<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>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: 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>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>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>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>

<p>This just in! The most bizarre and surprising news stories you've ever read, and they're all true!

Glow-in-the-dark piglets, soccer-playing parrots, cicada-flavored ice cream, fashion-forward slugs!

Get ready to be amazed by&nbsp;weird and wacky headlines from across&nbsp;the globe!&nbsp;Weird But True! Ripped From the&nbsp;Headlines&nbsp;has all the things you’d expect&nbsp;from a regular news publication—world news,&nbsp;sports and science sections, entertainment&nbsp;stories, and more—but with a brand-new&nbsp;twist: These stories are almost too strange&nbsp;to believe! Ripped From the Headlines covers&nbsp;mind-bending trivia about animals, athletes,&nbsp;space, food, toys, geography, money, weather,&nbsp;and more. Get ready to open your eyes to the&nbsp;wild wonders of the world. You’ll never look at the news the same way again!</p>

<p>Glowing Animals (L1/Co-Reader) (National Geographic Readers)</p>

<p>You know fireflies glow in the dark, but did you know there are so many other animals that make their own light? Dive deep into the ocean, soar high in the sky, and explore the forest and desert floors to discover animals that glow.</p>

<p>Explore the wonderful world of bioluminescence and biofluorescence in this National Geographic Kids Co-reader. Learn how and why animals emit light. Discover their incredible colours in stunning photography of eels, corals, frogs, and more.</p>

<p>National Geographic Kids Readers have been a hit in the beginning reader category, and this book builds upon that success with a new approach–parents and children reading together. With the same combination of careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to high-interest subjects that has proved to be a winning formula with kids, National Geographic Co-readers provide one page of adult read-aloud and one page of kid read-aloud text on each spread, building toward a collaborative reading experience.</p>

<p>Weird But True! 4 (Weird But True): 350 Outrageous Facts</p>

<p>Did you know that lemons can power lightbulbs, or that some goats climb trees? 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 4th 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 3: Expanded Edition</p>

<p>Did you know that a lion's roar can be heard up to five miles away? Or that an astronaut's heartbeat slows down in space? 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 3rd 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>1,000 Facts About The White House</p>

<p>Wecome to the White House! Go behind the scenes to get a 360-degree view of America's most famous president's residence, from how it was built in 1792 and the fire of 1812, to today's state dinners, celebrations, celebrity pets, and more.</p>

<p>Discover through 1,000 fun-to-read facts what it's like to live and work at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the quirky rules of the house and how the Secret Service keeps it safe. Find out how the kids who have lived there play, watch movies and entertain friends. With a treasure trove of material from the White House Histroical Assosiation, this book presents a fascinating story of the building and the many people who have shaped its 225-year history.</p>

<p>National Geographic Readers Prehistoric Sea Monsters (Level 2)</p>

<p>Meet Megalodon and more of the biggest, coolest, and creepiest marine animals from the prehistoric era!</p>

<p>Teeth, tails, and scales—oh my! Newly independent readers will be transported back to a time when bugs were big and monsters ruled the deep. Each page of this dazzling Level 2 reader is packed with jaw-dropping facts on the fiercest predators of the ancient oceans. Learn about Megalodon, the largest shark ever to have lived; Jaekelopterus, a human-size scorpion; Helicoprion, a fish whose teeth were in the shape of a circular saw; and more!</p>

<p>National Geographic Readers feature engaging text carefully vetted by expert educators and accompanied by magnificent National Geographic photography. Level 2 books feature more challenging text to help readers build their confidence, skills, and vocabulary.</p>

<p>Featuring incredible illustrations by renowned paleo-illustrator Franco Tempesta and some of the coolest species of prehistoric marine animals, National Geographic Readers Prehistoric Sea Monsters is sure to be a page-turning hit with kids!</p>

<p>Find It! Explore It! Animals</p>

<p>This unique search-and-find adventure lets kids explore and learn about the objects and creatures they find and their habitats with fun facts and awesome photographs.</p>

<p>This fact-filled search-and-find adventure activity book takes kids around the world in search of more than 250 hidden pictures of animals.</p>

<p>Kids will crisscross the planet to explore some of Earth's most unique animal habitats, from the Amazon rainforest to the African savanna to the Australian bush. Each location is illustrated with lush, jam-packed art, with plenty of animals to spot.</p>

<p>But that's not all: Turn the page, and find stunning, full-color photographs of the animals just spotted, as well as awesome information and fun facts about them.</p>

<p>The perfect boredom-buster for curious kids and animal lovers, this interactive book will keep young readers entertained as they learn!</p>

<p>Want more fact-packed boredom busters for the animal-obsessed kids in your life? Check out these other books from National Geographic Kids: National Geographic Kids Puzzle Book of Animals; National Geographic Kids Cool Animals Sticker Activity Book; National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals; Weird But True! Animals; and more!</p>

<p>Find It! Explore It! Ocean</p>

<p>This unique search-and-find adventure lets kids explore and learn about the objects and creatures they find and their habitats with fun facts and awesome photographs.</p>

<p>This fact-filled, search-and-find adventure activity book takes kids under the sea in search of more than 250 hidden pictures of narwhals, sharks, sea turtles, sunken treasures, and more.</p>

<p>Kids will dive into incredible ocean scenes, from tropical coral reefs to Antarctic penguin colonies to the deep, dark bottom of the sea. Each location is illustrated with lush, jam-packed art, with plenty of marine animals and fascinating objects to spot.</p>

<p>But that's not all: Turn the page, and find stunning, full-color photographs of the creatures and habitats just spotted, as well as awesome information and fun facts about them.</p>

<p>Why? The Human Body</p>

<p>Why can kids hear better than grown-ups? Why can’t humans spit like llamas? This brainy and zany Q&amp;A book answers the serious and silly questions kids have about the human body.</p>

<p>Put on your lab coat and grab hold of your stethoscope as you embark on a scientific mission to boost your brainpower on all topics about the human body! Explore anatomy and find out why bones break. Look into the senses and discover why sour foods make your mouth pucker. Get acquainted with genetics to find out why your hair changes over time. Be boggled by the power of your brain as you decipher why you can hear yourself think. Get grossed out—in a good way—as you uncover why snot and boogers have an important job to do. Discover how scientists study new diseases, and ponder if humans will one day be able to live forever.</p>

<p>This compact and focused little sibling of the best-selling Why? Over 1,111 Answers to Everything is the second title in a series of fun-packed books designed to supercharge and satisfy your curiosity while keeping you entertained for hours. Figure out what makes you you as you marvel over hundreds of fun facts, stunning photographs, explorer interviews, and activities such as matching games and quizzes.</p>

<p>With succinct, funny text, eye-popping color photos and illustrations, and mind-boggling facts, Why? The Human Body is sure to please the Q&amp;A-loving crowd! Add to your collection with Why? Animals.</p>

<p>National Geographic Kids 5-Minute Shark Stories</p>

<p>Dive into amazing true tales about baby sharks, surprising shark friendships, daring shark rescues, swimming with sharks, and more about these fierce and fascinating fish.</p>

<p>These 12 fin-tastic true tales about sharks are all the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, making them perfect for bedtime, story time, or any time.</p>

<p>Kids come face-to-face with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and more as each 5-minute story takes them into the wild world of these incredible creatures. Join National Geographic underwater photographer Brian Skerry as he meets sharks with surprising personalities, and learn all about the king of the sea—the great white shark! Illustrated with colorful photographs of one of the planet’s top predators, these awe-inspiring true stories are perfect for any time you’re ready for a jaw-some reading adventure. Shark-crazy kids and other animal lovers will want to dip into this collection of true stories again and again!</p>