Knowledge Nuggets and Fascinating Facts for Kids

Updated June 12, 2026
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Knowledge Nuggets and Fascinating Facts for Kids

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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...
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...
The big book of useless science knowledge : 250 of the coolest, weirdest, and most unbelievable science facts you won t be taught in school
Anthony, Erin Winick
Paper Book
An encyclopedia of mind-bogglingly random science facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave. Heard about the poisonous tree in the Amazon rainforest that grows exploding fruit? Did you know that manatees control their buoyancy with farts? Or that the first...
The museum of odd body leftovers : a tour of your useless parts, flaws, and other weird bits
Poliquin, Rachel
Paper Book
"Kids and adult alike will love poring over the different sections of this book and will delight in informing their friends and family members of the facts they've learned."--School Library Journal ★ A perfect book for engaging kids in STEM: This...
Weirdest animals on the planet
Szymanski, Jennifer
Paper Book
Meet the most unusual, most fantastical, creepiest, and--yes--grossest creatures that call Earth home in this lively, fact-filled guide to the world's oddest animals. Did you know that the axolotl can regrow nearly any body part? Or that the hagfish can fill a bucket with slime...
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...
This day in history for kids : 1,001 remarkable moments & fascinating facts
Bova, Dan
Paper Book
Embark on an exciting adventure through world history in 1,001 fun facts for every day of the year-the perfect gift for history buffs ages 8-12! Discover extraordinary events, notable people, and incredible inventions from early civilization up to the 21st century! ...
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