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Ripley's Believe It or Not! is globally renowned as the authority on the weird, the eccentric, and the amazing. Ripley's Believe It or Not! provides entertaining books for children of all ages which educates and informs them in a humorous style. The Ripley brand is known around the world as a trend-setting source of family-friendly fun and excitement! Every day the researchers at Ripley's are busy digging up the craziest true stories and the most unbelievable facts. From its inception in 1918 and the days of Robert Ripley's travels and broadcasts to the creation of the first BION and the company's proud publishing history through the years after Ripley's death to the incredible collections and the expansion into a world-class attractions company, fans and friends of the brand will be inspired, awed, and amazed. This book is a spectacular artifact of an American icon that people will want to make a part of their own collection and enjoy again and again. --

Skateboards are so much fun! And so is learning how the athletes at Nitro Circus ride, jump, and spin their skateboards. Strap on your helmet and prepare to read about some amazing tricks, the professional gear, and the "you got this" attitude of skateboarding at Nitro Circus!

"Did you know that the national animal of Scotland is a unicorn? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Take Flight! With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing, this Level 4 book covers everything from werewolves to the kraken sea monster. It's all true and unbelievable!"--Publisher's description.

Did you know that a cave in Texas is home to 20 million bats? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Caves!With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing, this Level 2 book covers everything from how caves form to the strange creatures inside of them. It's all true and unbelievable! Ripley Level 2 Readers are perfect for kids who know their sight words and are learning to sound out new words. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids who know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids who are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story. Hardcover with dust jacket

Did you know that there are caterpillars that look like snakes? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Animal Imposters!With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing, this Level 3 book covers everything from sneaky spiders to camouflaged geckos. It's all true and unbelievable! Ripley Level 3 Readers are perfect for kids who are beginning to read on their own. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable  topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids who know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids who are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story.

Did you know that not all cars have four wheels? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Crazy Cars!Filled with stunning photography and easy-to-read writing, this Level 1 book covers everything from silly art cars to the world's fastest automobiles. It's all true and unbelievable! Ripley Level 1 Readers are perfect for kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out their words. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable  topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids that know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids that are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story.

Introduces readers to mummies and describes different methods of mummification.

"Did you know that there may be mini black holes passing through Earth every day? Or that the secrets of digestion were discovered by testing on a gentleman who was curiously living with a 6-inch hole in his stomach? What if we told you the color pink isn't real? WTF?! These are all Weird True Facts!"--Publisher's description.

Meet the amazing athletes of Nitro Circus and find out just what inspires them to be the best!Appropriate for grades 1-3, this Level 3 Ripley Reader introduces award-winning athlete Ryan Williams. Featuring his life-long love of scooter and BMX, favorite achievements, and more, kids will love learning about Ryan and his inspiring attitude—Never Defeated! Ripley Level 3 Readers are perfect for kids who are beginning to read on their own. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable  topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids who know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids who are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story.

Did you know that centipedes can have up to 354 legs? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Bugs!With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing, this Level 2 book covers everything from ants to glow worms. It's all true and unbelievable! Ripley Level 2 Readers are perfect for kids who know their sight words and are learning to sound out new words. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids who know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids who are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and

Did you know that a dalmation puppy is all white when it's born? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Baby Animals!Filled with stunning photography and easy-to-read writing, this Level 1 book covers everything from puppies to pandas. It's all true and unbelievable! Ripley Level 1 Readers are perfect for kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out their words. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable  topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids that know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids that are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story.

Did you know that a pitcher can throw a baseball as fast as a speeding car? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Sports!Filled with stunning photography and easy-to-read writing, this Level 1 book covers everything from basketball and soccer to volleyball and golf. It's all true and unbelievable! Ripley Level 1 Readers are perfect for kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out their words. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable  topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids that know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids that are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story.

Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers! With Pets, kids aren't only learning to read, they're learning facts about everything from puppies to guppies.Did you know that a basenji doesn't bark—it yodels! With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing, this Level 3 book covers everything from dogs and cats to fish and reptiles. It's all true and unbelievable! Ripley Level 3 Readers are perfect for kids who are beginning to read on their own. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable  topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids that know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids that are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story.

Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers! With Trucks, kids aren't only learning to read, they're learning wheel-y great facts about trucks.Did you know there are more than 15 million semi trucks operating in the United States?  With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing, this Level 2 book covers everything from pickup trucks to firetrucks. It's all true and unbelievable! Ripley Level 2 Readers are perfect for kids who know their sight words and are learning to sound out new words. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable  topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids that know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids that are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story.

From displays of the human form--both beautiful and grotesque--to tricks of illusion and wonders from the far-off world, the sideshow has captivated audiences since its popularity arose in the Victorian era. It was those featured on the side stages of circuses, fairground midways, and halls of exhibition that still captivate our curiosities today. This book brings these performers to life.

Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers! With Nitro Circus BMX!, kids aren't only learning to read, they're learning cool facts about the sport of BMX.BMX is so much fun! And so is learning how the athletes at Nitro Circus ride, jump, and spin these bikes. Strap on your helmet and prepare to read about some amazing tricks, the professional gear, and the" you got this" attitude of BMX at Nitro Circus! Ripley Level 2 Readers are perfect for kids who know their sight words and are learning to sound out new words. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable  topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids that know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids that are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story.

Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers! With Weather,it's snow wonder kids aren't only learning to read, they're learning striking facts about the weather.Did you know that fog is a cloud so low that you can walk in it? With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing, this Level 1 book covers everything from clouds and wind to tornadoes and hurricanes. It's all true and unbelievable! Ripley Level 1 Readers are perfect for kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out their words. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable  topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids that know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids that are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story.

Did you know that the Greeland shark can live for 300 years? Filled with stunning photography and easy-to-read writing, this book covers everything from little and big sharks to silly and amazing sharks. It's all true and unbelievable!

Compares events, inventions, and people that existed at the same time in history.

Meet the amazing athlete and creator of Nitro Circus and see what inspires him to be the best!

Learn about all the things you love about Nitro Circus in this brand new series!Ever wanted to know how to do tailwhips? Or what it takes to be a pro freestyler? Find out as we take you inside the basics and around the world of Nitro Circus to show you the best of Scooter! From techniques and tips to records and events, you'll get an insider's look at all this and more.

"From how it all began to the cusp of our future ventures, travel through 100 years of our ... history"--Dust jacket flap.

Filled with strange stories, bizarre feats, and hair-raising oddities from around the world, this annual is sure to amaze children and adults alike with incredible facts and mind-blowing photography. Full color.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® Unlock the Weird! 2017 is bursting with 100% ALL NEW facts, features, and photos from around the world—all verified to be 100% TRUE! From weird feats to bizarre food, strange animals, and more, this brand-new collection of Ripley’s stories and photos includes exclusive features not found anywhere else. Filled with thousands of unbelievably strange oddities to discover, children and adults alike will find a new favorite on every page.All true, 100% ALL NEW, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® Unlock the Weird! 2017 will amaze and astound readers from the first to the last page. Hair-raising photographs, incredible stories, and the mind-blowing facts Ripley’s is famous for promise hours of entertainment for every Ripley fan! With thousands of stories—including submissions from readers around the world—you’ll discover something new each time you read it!

"First pubished in Great Britain in 2019 by Random House Books"--Preliminary page.

Learn about all the things you love about Nitro Circus in this brand new series!How do they do all those amazing flips and tricks? What kind of gear do they use? What's it like to be a BMX pro? Find out as we take you inside the basics and around the world of Nitro Circus to show you the best of BMX! From techniques and tips to records and events, you'll get an insider's look at all this and more.

Published to coincide with its 100th anniversary, a compilation of new facts, features, and photographs from around the world ranges from strange stories to bizarre feats.--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that boxer crabs use boxing gloves made of poinsonous anemones? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Odd Ocean! With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing, this Level 3 book covers everything from rogue waves to albino whales. It's all true and unbelievable!"--Publisher's description.

"Did you know that the fastest animal in the world is the peregrine falcon with a diving speed of 240 mph? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Raging Raptors! With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing, this Level 2 book covers everything from giant bald eagle nests to hawks that hunt in packs like wolves. It's all true and unbelievable!"--Publisher's description.