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Have you ever wanted to set out in search of fairies? Let Professor Abner Normal prepare you for an educational (and unconventional) safari in search of one of the world's most mysterious creatures.

Have you ever wanted to set out in search of the Jersey Devil? Let Professor Abner Normal prepare you for an educational (and unconventional) safari in search of one of the world's most mysterious creatures.

Did you know that many people once believed that tomatoes were poisonous? And that in German folklore certain plants related to tomatoes were believed to be used by witches to produce werewolves? Or that a tomato-throwing festival is held every year in Spain? You'll learn this and more in World Book's Taste the World! Tomato. Along the way, you'll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!

Discover the facts (and fiction) behind the outlandish legend of Bigfoot! This guide will teach you everything we know about the mythical Bigfoot. Readers will learn about the legend behind the creature, its features, habitat, and more! Whimsical, eye-catching illustrations and lighthearted tone make it fun to learn the historical, cultural, and scientific context behind Bigfoot. For more information on unbelievable creatures, check out other titles in the Abnormal Field Guides to Cryptic Creatures series!

Have you ever wanted to set out in search of the Bunyip? Let Professor Abner Normal prepare you for an educational (and unconventional) safari in search of one of the world's most mysterious creatures.

Did you know that sugar has been found in meteorites and in the Milky Way? And that Europeans once thought of sugar as a medicine? Or that sugar made so much money that traders called it "white gold"? You'll learn this and more in World Book's Taste the World! Sugar. Along the way, you'll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!

Did you know that there's evidence that potatoes were grown 8,000 years ago? And that after a potato is harvested, it is still living? Or that in ancient Peru, purple potatoes were considered the food of gods and reserved for kings? You'll learn this and more in World Book's Taste the World! Potato. Along the way, you'll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!

Did you know that in some Asian languages, the same word means eat as well as eat rice? And that rice was once used in Korea as a form of currency? Or that the Great Wall of China is held together with sticky rice? You'll learn this and more in World Book's Taste the World! Rice. Along the way, you'll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!

Did you know that ancient Egyptians used both salt and pepper as part of the mummification ritual? And that all salt comes from the seas? Or that pepper originally grew in only one place in the world? You'll learn this and more in World Book's Taste the World! Salt and Pepper. Along the way, you'll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!

Did you know that for thousands of years, people did not eat chocolate-they drank it? And that chocolate was once more valuable than gold? Or that it takes 400 cacao beans to make one pound of chocolate? You'll learn this and more in World Book's Taste the World! Chocolate. Along the way, you'll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!

Did you know that there are thousands of different kinds of corn? And that corn is a key ingredient in nearly every dish in Mexico? Or that there's corn in fireworks? You'll learn this and more in World Book's Taste the World! Corn. Along the way, you'll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!

This book from the True or False? series reveals the coolest facts about robots. The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!

This book from the True or False? series reveals the coolest facts about UFO's. The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!

This book from the True or False? series reveals the coolest facts about incredible kids. The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!

This book from the True or False? series reveals the coolest facts about the medieval times. The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!

This book from the True or False? series reveals the coolest facts about the Olympic Games. The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!

This book from the True or False? series reveals the coolest facts about pop music. The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!

This book from the True or False? series reveals the coolest facts about circumnavigation. The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!

Did Billy the Kid ever rob a bank or a train? Who was Australia's most famous bushranger? Have there been any women outlaws? World Book's True or False?: Outlaws is here with the answers to these questions and more!

Is there scientific proof that ghosts exist? When is the best time to see ghosts? In which country are there stories about ghosts who haunt bathrooms? World Book's True or False?: Ghosts is here with the answers to these questions and more!

What's the difference between a typhoon, a cyclone, and a hurricane? Who believes that frog marriages can end a drought? Does lightning ever strike the same place twice? World Book's True or False?: Weather is here with the answers to these questions and more!

Is there a flower that smells like rotting flesh? Is there a plant that looks like a giant baseball? What about a plant named after a "Star Wars" character? World Book's True or False?: Weird Plants is here with the answers to these questions and more!

Who was the first woman in space? Was Rosa Parks the first person to be arrested for resisting bus segregation? Who was the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize? World Book's True or False?: Remarkable Women is here with the answers to these questions and more!

Whose silhouette is on the NBA logo? Who is the world's fastest person? Which horse was the first to win the Kentucky Derby? World Book's True or False?: Sports is here with the answers to these questions and more!

Which city has more than 100 letters in its name? Which city has a chocolate museum? In which city is it illegal to chew gum? World Book's True or False?: Cities is here with the answers to these questions and more!

What is a person who collects neckties called? Did hippies invent bell-bottoms? Which ancient city had a shopping mall? World Book's True or False?: Fashion & Clothing is here with the answers to these questions and more!

Did prehistoric people hunt dinosaurs? Did Stone Age people like to "rock out" to music? Do Neandertals live among us today? World Book's True or False?: Prehistoric People is here with the answers to these questions and more!

This volume of Hello, Beautiful introduces young readers to animals they may see at a zoo. It pairs large, colorful photographs with simple text to teach about each critter. This read-along book helps to inspire respect and care for our animal friends.

What is the most famous painting of all time? Was Michelangelo an art forger? Did Vincent van Gogh really cut off his own ear? World Book's True or False?: Art is here with the answers to these questions and more!

This volume of Hello, Beautiful introduces young readers to animals that are common pets. It pairs large, colorful photographs with simple text to teach about each critter. This read-along book helps to inspire respect and care for our animal friends.