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The coolest stuff on Earth, a closer look at the weird, wild, and wonderful, Brenda Scott Royce

Label
The coolest stuff on Earth, a closer look at the weird, wild, and wonderful, Brenda Scott Royce
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrationsmaps
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The coolest stuff on Earth
Responsibility statement
Brenda Scott Royce
Sub title
a closer look at the weird, wild, and wonderful
Summary
Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That some sand dunes whistle and sing? That the U.S. dollar bill is full of hidden symbols related to the number 13? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird happenings. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what secrets are behind them? These secrets and MORE are revealed through cool stories, action-packed photos, fantastic infographics, and exciting Q&As with in-the-field experts. Discover the secrets of sharkskin, the mysteries behind incredible island animals, the power behind lightning, how a rare gemstone changes colour, and more bizarre stuff that presents a fresh way of looking at our amazing planet
Target audience
juvenile
Classification