Arcadia Public Library

Encyclopedia Brown presents more anecdotes including littleknown facts about sports, animals, fantastic discoveries, and other topics.

Presents a collection of unusual facts about sports, including that kite flying is the national sport of Thailand; ballet began as a weapons-free interpretation of fencing; and early bicycles were known as hobby-horses.

Provides answers to questions children may ask, discussing animals, Earth, space, humans, people, places, history, science, technology, art, culture, and sports and including photographs, maps, diagrams, and facts.

A collection of bizarre facts and incredible information answers such questions as, "How long can a cockroach live without its head?" and "How much rain falls over the Earth every minute of the day?"

"300 more mind-bending facts that are almost too amazing to believe"--Page 4 of cover.

"Get ready to be grossed out--in a good way! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is slimy and sticky and jam-packed with more icky, zany fun! Step up to the plate and try not to lose your lunch, with 300 all-new, amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't get enough of"--

Offers a collection of true facts about animals, food, science, pop culture, outer space, geography, and weather.

Looks at some of the stranger sports played around the world, including skyaking, slamball, shovel racing, street luging, and underwater wrestling.

"Enter a world of shrunken heads, mystic holy men, shriveled aliens, and bizarre relics in the delightfully odd tale of Robert Ripley. Born in California, Ripley began his career as a sports cartoonist. He went on to chronicle global records and oddities in his weekly column, Believe It Or Not! After publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst took an interest in the column, it became a syndicated global success. Ripley spent his life traveling to more...