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
For curious kids, this is the chance to embark on the journey of a lifetime--and see how faraway countries have more in common than you might expect! Hopscotch from country to country in a chain of connecting attractions: Explore Mexico's glittering cave of crystals, then visit the world's...
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...
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...
Oddball animals : 2,501 fantastic facts about the weirdest, wackiest, and wildest creatures on earth
Mattern, Joanne
Paper Book
From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac comes a colorful, fun-filled book devoted to the odd, fascinating, and unusual animals that share our planet. From the weirdest mammals and birds, to reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish you may not...
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...
America as It Happened: A Moment-By-Moment Journey Through Time, from Prehistory to the Present Day
What on Earth!
Paper Book
A unique family reference guide to American history, featuring a timeline and newspaper-style articles that make you feel as though you are watching history happen! Bonus QR codes link to content from The Washington Post. Experience the events that shaped the United States...

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