• Compact view
  • Normal view
  • Grid view

Fascinating Facts

The world is full of bizarre and, at times, almost unbelievable stories. This series of books explores odd and unexpected stories about history, the human body, space, U.S. presidents, and more. Vivid details presented as brief factoids will capture readers' attention and keep them turning pages. Eye-catching photographs will connect readers to these strange-but-true tales. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Dinosaurs
From the Series: Fascinating Facts

Highlights fascinating facts about dinosaurs, from their first appearance on Earth to their extinction 65 million years ago. Learn about a dinosaur nicknamed after a rock star, a battle… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 840
  • ATOS 4.9
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Dogs
From the Series: Fascinating Facts

Highlights fascinating facts about dogs, from their domestication to their role as beloved pets today. Learn about the Saint Bernard who saved the lives of more than 40 people, dogs that… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 790
  • ATOS 4.4
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Earth
From the Series: Fascinating Facts

Highlights fascinating facts about Earth, from deep within its core to high in the atmosphere. Learn about Earth's flipping magnetic pole, scorching deserts, exploding lakes, and more!… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 770
  • ATOS 4.7
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Engineering
From the Series: Fascinating Facts

Highlights fascinating facts about engineering, from ancient pyramids to space-age telescopes. Learn about the flooded colosseum, a dam large enough to slow Earth's rotation, computers… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 760
  • ATOS 4.8
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
History
From the Series: Fascinating Facts

Highlights fascinating facts about history, from quirky world leaders to weird fashion trends. Learn about the French king who thought he was made of glass, the Serbian soldier who disguised… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 800
  • ATOS 4.9
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Human Body
From the Series: Fascinating Facts

Highlights fascinating facts about the human body, from the genes in our cells to the hairs on our heads. Learn about the number of bathtubs your saliva could fill, the evolutionary origins… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 780
  • ATOS 4.5
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Inventions
From the Series: Fascinating Facts

Highlights fascinating facts about inventions, from the first usage of glue tens of thousands of years ago to 3-D printers used in space. Learn about a forgotten drink turned into a beloved… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 800
  • ATOS 4.8
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Math
From the Series: Fascinating Facts

Highlights fascinating facts about math, from the invention of zero to numbers too large to write out. Learn about the ancient Egyptian god that represents one million, the magic of the… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 720
  • ATOS 4.6
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Natural Disasters
From the Series: Fascinating Facts

Highlights fascinating facts about natural disasters, from rumbling earthquakes to spinning hurricanes. Learn about the Alaskan earthquake that sunk boats in Louisiana, the volcanic eruption… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 830
  • ATOS 4.9
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Scary Stuff
From the Series: Fascinating Facts

Highlights fascinating facts about scary stuff, from vampires' obsession with counting to the Flying Dutchman haunting the seven seas. Learn about a real disease that may have inspired… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 850
  • ATOS 4.8
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
Space
From the Series: Fascinating Facts

Highlights fascinating facts about space, from the hottest planet in the solar system to volcanoes that spew icy slush. Learn about the planet that spins on its side, the only animal that can More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 770
  • ATOS 4.4
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8
 
U.S. Presidents
From the Series: Fascinating Facts

Highlights fascinating facts about U.S. presidents, from the president who was afraid to touch light switches to the president that banned broccoli. Learn about the president's dog who was so More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 850
  • ATOS 4.6
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 9.5 x 8

Related Sets