Classic stories from Greek mythology come to life in this latest book in the Weird But True spin-off series, Know-It-All. Fans of Rick Riordan will find this is the ideal companion book to dive a little deeper into the incredible stories from Greek mythology. Full color.
Presents strange but true facts about life in ancient Egypt, from the invention of the toothbrush and the burial of King Tut to the development of the world's first police force.
Firaun yang kuat, kutukan yang mematikan, ratu yang cantik, kota legendaris, makam yang penuh dengan emas... Anda akan mengetahui semuanya saat Anda menyelesaikan buku yang penuh pengetahuan dan mencengangkan ini! Tahukah Anda bahwa orang Mesir kuno lah yang pertama kali membentuk kepolisian di dunia? Kalender 365 hari? Kita harus berterima kasih kepada Mesir kuno untuk itu! Dan ketika orangtua menyuruh Anda menyikat gigi, Anda dapat memberitahu mereka bahwa orang Mesir kuno juga yang menemukan sikat gigi dan pasta gigi pertama kali. Dalam buku keren ini, Anda akan mengetahui seperti apa kehidupan 3.000 tahun lalu di sepanjang tepi Sungai Nil, Anda akan menjelajahi kehidupan di zaman firaun. Temukan fakta lainnya tentang orang-orang terkenal, mulai dari Cleopatra hingga King Tut. Anda juga akan menjelajahi tempat-tempat terkenal, mulai dari Alexandria hingga Thebes. Buku ini wajib dimiliki oleh semua ahli Mesir Kuno, arkeolog, atau anak-anak pemula yang ingin mengetahui tentang peradaban yang menakjubkan ini! Selamat membaca! About the Author Sarah Wassner Flynn is a longtime writer for National Geographic Kids. She loves writing, running, and triathlons. When she's not writing about races, she's usually training or competing in one. She also writes nonfiction books and articles for kids and teens, like The National Geographic Kids National Park Guide U.S.A., This Book Stinks, Weird But True! Know-It-All Greek Mythology, and The Girl's Life Guide to the Most Amazing You.
The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more! Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle--and that the losing team was pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that the secret ingredient in one cure concocted by medieval doctors was ... "dragons' blood"?! Go beyond the Middle Ages of Europe to explore great empires around the globe, including Ottoman, Shona, Aztec, and the Song dynasty. From Joan of Arc to Genghis Khan, incredible inventions to eyebrow-raising medieval medicines, you'll know it all by the time you finish this book. Packed with important historical information along with the wackiest and weirdest facts ever about the Middle Ages! Complete your collection with: Weird But True Know-It-All U.S. Presidents Weird But True Know-It-All Greek Mythology Weird But True Know-It-All Ancient Egypt Weird But True Know-It-All Rocks and Minerals
HISTORY. Exactly 100 facts are covered by 100 topics, each with 10 key points that provide a simple but memorable handle on the subject. Fascinating information panels as well as extended captions amplify this quick fire approach. Ages 7+
The bizarre beasts, incredible places, and peculiar phenomenons featured in this mind-blowing compendium are not just really weird - they're really real! With more than 125,000 copies sold worldwide, this wacky encyclopedia explores our world's most exciting oddities. Did you know there's a plant that eats mice? Or that you can dip your toe in a rainbow-colored river? From fiery tornadoes flying across the sky to huge sinkholes eating up the earth, each example is illustrated with jaw-dropping images and handy fast facts that provide the explanations behind the stories. Whether it's geography, people, places, animals, plants, or weather, Strange But True! is the ideal book for curious young minds who are fascinated by our weird and wonderful world.