Ultimate Secrets Revealed: A Closer Look at the Weirdest, Wildest Facts on Earth (National Geographic Kids)

by Stephanie Warren Drimmer (Author)

Reading Level: 6th − 7th Grade
The world is full of mind-blowing marvels and this book uncovers our planet's most peculiar phenomena, puzzles from the past, eye-opening inventions, astonishing animals, and so much more! Did you know that caterpillars liquefy when they turn into butterflies? That humans shed eight pounds of skin every year? That there's a funky forest in Poland where all the trees are mysteriously crooked? That space smells like burnt plastic? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird realities. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what exactly is the secret behind them? National Geographic Kids presents a jam-packed new series perfect for fans of Weird But True! and 5,000 Awesome Facts. With cool, action-packed photos, tons of awesome information, and filled to the brim with the weirdest facts ever, this book takes readers behind the scenes of the world of the truly bizarre, to reveal the truth behind our planet's wildest and wackiest. Meet the bizarre bacteria that make Yellowstone National Park's Morning Glory Pool pop with radiant color, discover the mysteries behind the Sphinx of ancient Egypt, learn why the beaches of the Maldives glow bright blue, how tornadoes are so powerful, and so much more! And with Q&As with in-the-field experts, fantastic infographics, exciting stories, and more, this book presents a fresh way of looking at our bizarre planet. So, get ready to experience our not-so-secret world.
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Gr 4-6--This smoothly written jaunt through the world's strange, mysterious, and intriguing facts mainly uses shock factor to grab readers' attention. The book zooms through many areas: biology, animal life, mathematics, archeology, astronomy, plant life, inventions, nature, and history. Some topics, such as rainbows, King Tut's tomb, and Amelia Earhart, are well known and easily researched. Other entries, such as the poisonous ackee fruit, how outer space smells, and the dance of the peacock spider, are more obscure, and librarians helping readers find more information on them will face more of a challenge. The fascinating subjects will pique children's interest, especially reluctant readers. VERDICT An additional purchase.--Nancy Call, formerly at Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA

Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Puzzle creator DR. GARETH MOORE is the author of more than 35 best-selling international puzzle and brain-training titles from a wide range of publishers. He is the creator of "Brained Up" (www.BrainedUp.com), a cutting-edge brain-training site, offering scientifically designed daily sessions.

STEPHANIE WARREN DRIMMER writes about biology, technology, and outer space. Her work has appeared in Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, National Geographic Kids magazine, and Scholastic's SuperScience and Science World magazines. Drimmer is a graduate of New York University's Science, Health and Environmental Reporting program. She is an expert at imparting scientific information at a level that is both fun and understandable and is the author of multiple National Geographic Kids books including Mastermind, Brain Bogglers, and Brain Games: Big Book of Boredom Busters.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781426331831
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Publication date
October 16, 2018
Series
National Geographic Kids
BISAC categories
JNF016000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Curiosities & Wonders
JNF051170 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Discoveries
Library of Congress categories
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