Washoe County Library System

Presents a treasury of facts about subjects ranging from animals and the human body to architecture and out space. Every entry is written in both braille and large printing.

A reference guide includes records in the realms of popular culture, sports, science, nature, and technology, and includes a section of United States records.

A treasury of some of the wackiest, weirdest and otherwise most extreme world records details through engaging text and eye-catching National Geographic Kids photography a selection of unbelieveable achievements and fantastic firsts achieved by humans, animals and nature. Simultaneous.

Provides tips on surviving disgusting and dangerous situations, including avoiding bird feces, handling a fly infestation, surviving the school bathroom, and escaping a skunk.

Investigate the incredible phenomenon of crop circles.

"Challenge yourself, challenge your friends. Or make it official and host a night of fun, enlightening, and hilarious trivia. The pub quiz is a cultural institution, and bartender Austin Rogers is singularly good at it, not only as the long-time host of a hugely popular New York City quiz night, but also as a 12-time Jeopardy! champion whose earnings of over $400,000 are the seventh highest in the show's history. He knows a whole of just about everything,...

A reference guide includes records in the realms of popular culture, sports, science, nature, and technology, and includes a section of United States records.

"Why is there no ham in hamburgers? How did we make ice cream before we could make ice? How did hot dogs get their name? From the origins of pizza to the invention of chicken fingers, There's No Ham in Hamburgers has all the ingredients for an entertaining read about the origins of some of America's most popular foods."--Back cover.

Discover fascinating facts and figures about the world's tallest everything! From the tallest human being to towering mountains, find out what tops the tallest top ten ever.

"Another year's worth of wild and wacky information from Ripley's Believe It or Not! This new special edition features 144 pages of awesomely weird information and photos, behind a cover with eye-catching special effects! From a life-size gingerbread house in Texas to a real underwater city in China, or a dolphin with an artificial tail to an ex-soldier with a bionic arm--you really won't believe it until you see it!"--Amazon.com.