Knowledge Nuggets and Fascinating Facts for Kids

Updated June 12, 2026
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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?...
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! ...
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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