Knowledge Nuggets and Fascinating Facts for Kids

Updated June 12, 2026
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The Atlas Obscura explorer's guide for the world's most adventurous kid
Thuras, Dylan
Paper Book
This New York Times bestseller is a thrilling expedition to 100 of the world's most surprising, mysterious, and weird-but-true places, offering a "delectable sampler of wonders" (Kirkus) perfect for any curious kid fascinated by science, geography, and adventure.
Yes! No? Maybe so...
Beer, Julie (Children's author)
Paper Book
Do robots have emotions? What would happen if you jumped into a black hole? Can plants ... hear things? Find the answers to these and even more far-flung questions in this quirky, super-stuffed curiosity quencher. Some questions have simple answers. And other questions?...
Lost mysteries : history's greatest secrets, legends & hidden treasures
Towler, Paige
Paper Book
History is full of the weird, wild, and wacky-and in this interactive adventure book with 250+ photos, middle grade readers uncover the incredible mysteries of our world Kids ages 7+ will discover why history is the coolest subject ever with mind-blowing stories about ancient...
Weirdest animals on the planet
Paper Book
A tour of the human body : amazing numbers-fantastic facts
Berne, Jennifer
Paper Book
This picture bookfor young readers is atour of the human bodyrevealingthe wonders ofhow it all works - with someastonishingnumbers andfascinatingfactsalong the way. From our eyes to our toes,kids willfind outwhat makes the human body tick in this engaging STEM nonfiction book...
Factology: Dinosaurs: Open Up a World of Information!
Paper Book
Factology: Dinosaurs is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.  Did you know that a Tyrannosaurus rex needed to eat the same amount daily as 80 people?  Unearth a bygone world beyond...

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