Knowledge Nuggets and Fascinating Facts for Kids

Updated June 12, 2026
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What if... every volcano erupted at once?
Young, E.
Paper Book
"I don't know anyone who can take complex scientific concepts and make them more accessible, stimulating and fun than Emma Young. It is truly a kind of genius." - Bill Bryson ---- Find out the answers to 33 crazy and laugh-out-loud questions about the Earth with science...
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...
Things scientists don't know yet
Gallivan, Peter
Paper Book
Explore science's biggest unsolved mysteries, from unanswered questions about the animal kingdom and the human body to the unknowns of space and time. Have you ever wondered how the universe will end or why we dream? From the possibility of life on other planets to understanding...
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...

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