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Presenting all-new, brain-bending facts and eye-popping illustrations on science, animals, food, space, pop culture, geography and everything else imaginable. Did you know lemons can power light bulbs, or that some goats and climb trees? - In this title are 300 more outrageous and unbelievable facts like these in fifth installment of the "Weird But True "series, "Weird But True! 5." Format:Paperback Pages:205

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Features Author Virginia Loh-Hagan Publisher 45th Parallel Press Release date 20180718 Pages 32 ISBN 1-5341-3256-2 ISBN 13 978-1-5341-3256-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Is anything truly random? Does infinity actually exist? Could we ever see into other dimensions? In this delightful journey of discovery, David Darling and extraordinary child prodigy Agnijo Banerjee draw connections between the cutting edge of modern maths and life as we understand it, delving into the strange would we like alien music? and venturing out on quests to consider the existence of free will and the fantastical future of quantum computers. Packed with puzzles and paradoxes, mind-bending concepts and surprising solutions, this is for anyone who wants life s questions answered even those you never thought to ask. Features Summary Dazzling popular maths for the curious reader - from one of Britain's, and the world's, cleverest teenagers Author David Darling (Author), Agnijo Banerjee (Author) Publisher Oneworld Publications Release date 20190615 Pages 288 ISBN 1-78607-485-0 ISBN 13 978-1-78607-485-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Did you know that rats prefer classical music to jazz? Or that you can swim as fast in syrup as you can in water? It's all weird... but true! The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 9th book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference book is so much fun, kids forget they're learning. Features Summary Did you know that rats prefer classical music to jazz? Or that you can swim as fast in syrup as you can in water? It's all weird... but true! Author National Geographic Kids Publisher National Geographic Kids Release date 20180928 Pages 216 ISBN 1-4263-3120-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4263-3120-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Even Christmas can be weird -- it's true! Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with wacky facts, stats, tidbits, and traditions about the most wonderful time of the year. Did you know that Santa's reindeer are probably all female? Or that artificial snow can be made from seaweed? Or that -Jingle Bells- was the first Christmas carol sung in space? Every kid will ho ho ho when they unwrap this fun and festive little gift book, perfect for stocking stuffers or under the tree. Features Summary Even Christmas can be weird -- it's true! Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with wacky facts, stats, tidbits, and traditions about the most wonderful time of the year... Author National Geographic Kids Publisher National Geographic Books Release date 20170911 Pages 208 ISBN 1-4263-2890-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4263-2890-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days The Internet isn't all cat videos. There's also Felicia Day - violinist, filmmaker, Internet entrepreneur, compulsive gamer and former lonely homeschooled girl who overcame her isolated childhood to become the ruler of a new world... or at least semi-influential in the world of Internet geeks and Goodreads book clubs.After growing up in the south where she was 'homeschooled for hippie reasons', Felicia moved to Hollywood to pursue her dream of becoming an actress and was immediately typecast as a crazy cat-lady secretary. But Felicia's misadventures in Hollywood led her to produce her own web series, own her own production company and become an Internet star.Felicia's short-ish life and her rags-to-riches rise to Internet fame launched her career as one of the most influential creators in new media. Now, Felicia's strange world is filled with thoughts on creativity, video games, and a dash of mild feminist activism - just like her memoir.Hilarious and inspirational, You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) is proof that everyone should embrace what makes them different and be brave enough to share it with the world, because anything is possible now - even for a digital misfit. Features Summary The SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER from 'queen of the geeks' Felicia Day. Now updated with new material. Author Felicia Day (Author), Joss Whedon (Foreword by) Publisher Sphere Release date 20160428 Pages 278 ISBN 0-7515-6249-1 ISBN 13 978-0-7515-6249-1

Sea cucumbers? Flying dragons? Students will be shocked and amazed by these unusual creatures! Amazing photographs and informative text provide reading practice and enjoyable learning for elementary readers on eight unique animals. The inclusion of fun facts and additional resources ensure that every curious kid's questions will be answered. A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about the many kinds of sea cucumbers, including sea apples. Readers learn about their ocean habitat, feeding habits, their role in keeping the sea clean, and modes of survival. Includes fun facts, table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index. by Wendy Perkins (Author) Language: English Age Range: 8 - 12 years Grade Level: 1 - 4 Lexile Measure: 480 (What's this?) Series: Weird and Unusual Animals Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: Amicus Ink; Reprint edition (February 6, 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 1681521911

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Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about the Egyptians! It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you ever needed to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book including: - Why the gods looked so strange - Why tomb raiding is a bad idea - Why they loved cats, and - How to make a mummy in eight easy steps Format:Paperback Pages:160

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) WARNING: This book will blow your mind. Matthew Santoro is a fact-filled YouTube sensation. Now comes his first ever book packed full of trivia, laughs and facts that seem too mind-melting to be true. From videogame characters that were based on real people to myths you still believe about space, Santoro brings together the world's most amazing facts in mind-boggling Top Ten lists and myth-busting revelations. Did you know that it's illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament? Or that under extreme pressure peanut butter can be turned into diamonds? If you like to learn new things and laugh a little while you're at it, you won't believe what you'll discover inMind = Blown. www.youtube.com/MatthewSantoro Format:Paperback Pages:256

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Discover the most bizarre and surprising news stories that are hard to believe but totally true. These wacky gems are taken from real news stories on subjects you might expect to find in your local paper -- world news, sports, science, entertainment, food, travel, and more. Did you know that scientists invented a salmon cannon to catapult fish along their migration route? Or that a man traveled 1,800 miles across Europe eating garbage? Or that a herd of flatulent cows in Germany blew the roof off their barn? These amazing real-life stories prove that fact is often stranger than fiction." Format:Paperback / softback Pages:176

 Cornwall Books, 1984. VG/VG HB with DJ in plastic. Ex Library,with usual markings,  but largely unread. Portuguese Man-of-War, Sailors-by-the-Wind and other relatives of the deep. 194 pp.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Features Author Mart Meij (Author), Beatrix de Villiers (Author) Publisher Best Books Release date 20150529 Pages 24 ISBN 1-77589-220-4 ISBN 13 978-1-77589-220-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Features Author Justin Hopper Publisher Penned in the Margins Release date 20171017 ISBN 1-908058-37-4 ISBN 13 978-1-908058-37-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Features Author Joe Rhatigan Publisher Walter Foster Jr Release date 20170524 Pages 103 ISBN 1-63322-294-2 ISBN 13 978-1-63322-294-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days How far away can you hear a lion roar? How do dolphins breathe underwater? Is it really true that elephants never forget? Bursting with weird facts and freaky trivia, this is the perfect guide to everything a Horrid Henry fan has ever wanted to know about animals. Gross out your parents, scare your little brother and amaze your friends with your new knowledge. Features Summary The seventh Horrid Henry Factbook: forget cute kitties and cuddly bunnies. This is Horrid Henry's extra special guide to smelly, nasty and totally weird... Author Francesca Simon (Author), Tony Ross (Illustrator) Publisher Orion Children's Books (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd) Release date 20140211 Pages 80 ISBN 1-4440-1149-9 ISBN 13 978-1-4440-1149-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days In stories that are laugh out loud funny, cringingly weird and desperately sad., Gaffney introduces the possibility of momentary actions that change everything; a swimming man sees a hundred glass eyes at the bottom of a river; a broken vase causes a couple to re-examine their relationship with the universe; a zoo with only three animals makes a man reconsider his relationship to his surrounding; and a comedian decides to expresses himself through the medium of smell. Relationships begin, stutter, then crash to earth, each mundane transaction peeling away the everyday to reveal a canyon of emotion. Gaffney's characters are awkward, often disconnected, yet they are also profoundly sympathetic. With great empathy and generosity he reveals the idiosyncrasies, vulnerability, yearning, and twisted systems that governs our lives. In More Sawn-off Tales David Gaffney creates a deliriously lonely, yet lovely universe where strangers hand you their watch and an estranged couple try to communicate through paint colour. An expert miniaturist with the ability to stuff an elephant inside a flea without the insect noticing, Gaffney is like David Shrigley meets Curb Your Enthusiasm. Features Summary In stories that are laugh-out-loud funny, cringingly weird and desperately sad, Gaffney introduces the possibility of momentary actions that change everything; a swimming man sees a hundred glass eyes at the bottom of a river; and a comedian decides to express himself through the medium of smell. Author David Gaffney Publisher Salt Publishing Release date 20130515 Pages 160 ISBN 1-907773-43-6 ISBN 13 978-1-907773-43-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! Billy's biggest wish is to turn a weird old wooden house into a wonderful sweet-shop. But then he finds a giraffe, a pelly and a monkey living inside - they're the Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company! Who needs ladders when you've got a giraffe? They become best friends and when they meet the richest man in all of England, there's a chance that Billy's scrumptious-galumptious dream just might come true...Now you can listen to THE GIRAFFE AND THE PELLY AND ME (with ESIO TROT) and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! And look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits. "A true genius...Roald Dahl is my hero" David Walliams Features Summary Billy's biggest wish is to turn a weird old wooden house into a wonderful sweet-shop. But then he finds a giraffe, a pelly and a monkey living inside - they're the Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company! Author Roald Dahl (Author), Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Publisher Puffin Release date 20160211 Pages 96 ISBN 0-14-136543-9 ISBN 13 978-0-14-136543-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days They've got their eyes on you: a quirky, creepy and unforgettable adventure, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, Neil Gaiman and Tim Burton. Violet hates living in Perfect. Why does everyone have to wear special glasses to stop them going blind? What are the strange noises in the night and why is Mum acting so weird? Then Dad disappears and Violet is determined to uncover the truth with the help of the mysterious Boy. But returning normality to Perfect is a battle they never imagined... Illustrations:Black and white text throughout Features Summary Violet hates living in Perfect. Why does everyone have to wear special glasses to stop them going blind? What are the strange noises in the night and why is Mum acting so weird? Author Helena Duggan Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20170801 Pages 352 ISBN 1-4749-2416-6 ISBN 13 978-1-4749-2416-0

Amazingone of his funniest and most deftly plotted yet. Providence Journal Floridas favorite trigger-happy, shoot-from-the-hip vigilante history teacher is backand he has a few scores to settle. Serge A. Storms is hitting the road. Inspired by the classic biker flick Easy Rider, the irrepressible trivia buff and his drug-addled travel buddy, Coleman, head out on a motorcycle tour down the length of the Sunshine State, on a mission to rediscover the lost era of the American Dream. But going from small town to small town, they discover that some have lost much of their former charmincluding one particular hamlet of sleazy rural politicos hell-bent on keeping prying eyes out of their ineptly corrupt style of local government. Serge and Coleman engage in some high-life hijinks, complete with the states trademark crop of jerks, lethal science experiments, drug kingpins, double-crosses, unearthed bodies, barbecue, and groovy tunes. And when a few innocent newcomers stumble into the mix, the stakes are raised to new backwoods heights. Entertainingly picaresque. Publishers Weekly (starred review) Review Amazing...one of his funniest and most deftly plotted yet. (Providence Journal) Entertainingly picaresque. (Publishers Weekly (starred review)) Its all fun in the Sunshine State.... Nobody does wacky Florida like Dorsey. (Shelf Awareness) Heartily recommended for readers who like their mayhem served up with belly laughs. (Booklist) Always over the top, Dorsey has peaked with Coconut Cowboy, creating a tough act to follow for No. 20. (Florida Times-Union) Hilarious. (New York Post) Dorsey keeps the body count low but the energy high as he prove again that enough is enough, but too much is plenty. (Kirkus) Fast-paced.... If you have not read any of Dorseys novels, join the fun. (St. Augustine Record) Inimitable.... The Serge books are often hilarious, but theres always something serious underpinning the antics. (Tampa Bay Times) Exquisite, zany, and yet sincere. (Florida Weekly) Pure Dorsey.... Weird and funny and silly. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) The side-splittingest entry in the Serge A. Storms library. (FloridaBookReview.net) Read more From the Back Cover Floridas favorite trigger-happy, shoot-from-the-hip vigilante history teacher is backand he has a few scores to settle. Serge A. Storms is hitting the road. Inspired by the classic biker flick Easy Rider, the irrepressible trivia buff and his drug-addled travel buddy, Coleman, head out on a motorcycle tour down the length of the Sunshine State, on a mission to rediscover the lost era of the American Dream. But going from small town to small town, they discover that some have lost much of their former charmincluding one particular hamlet of sleazy rural politicos hell-bent on keeping prying eyes out of their ineptly corrupt style of local government. Serge and Coleman engage in some high-life hijinks, complete with the states trademark crop of jerks, lethal science experiments, drug kingpins, double-crosses, unearthed bodies, barbecue, and groovy tunes. And when a few innocent newcomers stumble into the mix, the stakes are raised to new backwoods heights. Read more See all Editorial Reviews Save Big On Open-Box & Pre-owned: Buy "Coconut Cowboy: A Novel (Serge Storms) from Amazon Warehouse Deals and save 5% off the $9.99 list price. Product is eligible for Amazon's 30-day returns policy and Prime or FREE Shipping. See all Open-Box & Pre-owned offers from Amazon Warehouse Deals. Series: Serge Storms (Book 20) Publisher: William Morrow; Reissue edition (December 27, 2016) Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages Tim Dorsey (Author) Amazing...one of his funniest and most deftly plotted yet. (Providence Journal) Entertainingly picaresque. (Publishers Weekly (starred review)) Its all fun in the Sunshine State.... Nobody does wacky Florida like Dorsey. (Shelf Awareness) Heartily recommended for readers who like their mayhem served up with belly laughs. (Booklist) Always over the top, Dorsey has peaked with Coconut Cowboy, creating a tough act to follow for No. 20. (Florida Times-Union) Hilarious. (New York Post) Dorsey keeps the body count low but the energy high as he prove again that enough is enough, but too much is plenty. (Kirkus) Fast-paced.... If you have not read any of Dorseys novels, join the fun. (St. Augustine Record) Inimitable.... The Serge books are often hilarious, but theres always something serious underpinning the antics. (Tampa Bay Times) Exquisite, zany, and yet sincere. (Florida Weekly) Pure Dorsey.... Weird and funny and silly. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) The side-splittingest entry in the Serge A. Storms library. (FloridaBookReview.net) Floridas favorite trigger-happy, shoot-from-the-hip vigilante history teacher is backand he has a few scores to settle. Serge A. Storms is hitting the road. Inspired by the classic biker flick Easy Rider, the irrepressible trivia buff and his drug-addled travel buddy, Coleman, head out on a motorcycle tour down the length of the Sunshine State, on a mission to rediscover the lost era of the American Dream. But going from small town to small town, they discover that some have lost much of their former charmincluding one particular hamlet of sleazy rural politicos hell-bent on keeping prying eyes out of their ineptly corrupt style of local government. Serge and Coleman engage in some high-life hijinks, complete with the states trademark crop of jerks, lethal science experiments, drug kingpins, double-crosses, unearthed bodies, barbecue, and groovy tunes. And when a few innocent newcomers stumble into the mix, the stakes are raised to new backwoods heights.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Twelve-year-old Miranda's new home is a dull seaside town, the sort of place where nothing ever happens. But things do begin to happen. Weird things. At school, Miranda meets a group of friends who seem to know something of what's going on. Together they set out to uncover the mystery. and fast, before the evil that's shadowing her unleashes destruction. And to play her part, Miranda must face both the darkness within and the evil without. Features Summary Twelve-year-old Miranda's new home is a dull seaside town, the sort of place where nothing ever happens. But things do begin to happen. Weird things. And something is happening to her.. Author Daniel Blythe Publisher Chicken House Release date 20120202 Pages 256 ISBN 1-906427-80-1 ISBN 13 978-1-906427-80-1

Some seriously weird stuff is happening on Planet Earth. Pollution is cleaned up overnight. A sweet smell fills the air. Strange lights are seen in the skies...Could they possibly be UFOs? Have aliens come to fix our world? Only one boy and his dad - and possibly his goldfish - know that the truth is stranger, scarier - and a whole lot smellier...Kidnapped and taken to a super-secret base, Tim discovers the full extent of the alien threat...and the extraordinary kids fighting it. With the aid of a little huggy alien, and a depressed guard, Tim and his weird new friends take the battle to the aliens. Oh, and that goldfish has a big part to play...! Format:Paperback

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days T. Cole Rachel, a self-described "weird midwestern kid who dreamed all his life of running away to the big city," writes poems about the act of survival. His locales are specific (the Midwest, rural America) and his voice (the adolescent outsider) recognizable, but, as Bret Easton Ellis writes, he "makes the mundane feel urgent, fresh, vital. This is powerful writing." "The energy and precision and respect [Rachel] brings to [his subjects] is heart-stoppingly affirmative." -- Edmund White Features Summary T. Cole Rachel, a self-described weird midwestern kid who dreamed all his life of running away to the big city, writes poems about the act of survival... Author T. Cole. Rachel Publisher Soft Skull Press Release date 20020601 Pages 62 ISBN 1-887128-86-7 ISBN 13 978-1-887128-86-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days A very funny school story with weird and wonderful characters by the award-winning author, Philip Ridley.Ruskin Splinter is small and thin, with knock-knees, thick glasses and a squeaky voice, and the idea of him taming a dragon makes the whole class laugh. Big, strong Elvis is stupid but he looks like a hero. So who is more likely to get the big part in the school play? But when the mysterious beast, Krindlekrax, threatens Lizard Street and everyone who lives there, it is Ruskin who saves the day and proves he is the stuff that heros are made of after all. Features Summary A very funny school story with weird and wonderful characters by the award-winning author, Philip Ridley.Ruskin Splinter is small and thin, with knock-knees... Author Philip Ridley Publisher Puffin Release date 20170731 Pages 240 ISBN 0-14-137736-4 ISBN 13 978-0-14-137736-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days BOOM! WHIZZ! KER-BOOM! Beans calls her dad 'Gadgetman' because of the weird and wonderful gadgets he comes up with - everything from exploding biscuits to Spy Kits. But when Gadgetman accidentally invents a device that could be used to steal millions of pounds, he is suddenly in terrible danger. For the wrong people find out and Gadgetman goes missing - kidnapped! Can Beans track down the kidnappers and find Gadgetman before he is forced to hand over the details of his invention? With the help of her friends, Ann and Louisa, and her special Gadgetman Spy Kit, she is determined to try… Features Summary Beans calls her dad "Gadgetman" because of the weird and wonderful gadgets he makes. When he accidentally invents a device that could be used to steal millions of pounds... Author Malorie Blackman Publisher Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books) Release date 19950501 Pages 223 ISBN 0-440-86307-4 ISBN 13 978-0-440-86307-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Cut-throat Celts, including why weird Celt warriors fought with no clothes on, how to preserve your enemy's brain and why the Celts laughed at funerals. With a bold new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Revised by the author and illustrated throughout to make HORRIBLE HISTORIES more accessible to young readers. www.horrible-histories.co.uk Features Summary Readers can discover all the foul facts about the CUT-THROAT CELTS, including why weird Celt warriors fought with no clothes on, how to preserve your enemy's brain and why the Celts laughed at funerals... Author Terry Deary (Author), Martin Brown (Illustrator) Publisher Scholastic Release date 20140206 Pages 240 ISBN 1-4071-3920-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4071-3920-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 11 working days Features Author Weird Al Yankovic (Author), Tony Papa, Weird Al Yankovic (Producer) Publisher Sony Format CD Release date 19990119

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days There are many ways to be a kid... Active and entertaining characters drawn in the author Elise Gravel's signature style will elicit giggles from kids and adults alike as they highlight all the weird and wonderful ways to be a kid. Short and sweet, You Can Be is a gentle reminder to embrace diversity in yourself and others, to be kind, and above all, to be YOURSELF. Features Summary There are many ways to be a kid... Active and entertaining characters drawn in the author Elise Gravel's signature style will elicit giggles from kids and adults alike as they highlight all the weird and wonderful ways to be a kid... Author Elise Gravel Publisher The Innovation Press Release date 20181001 Pages 22 ISBN 1-943147-40-X ISBN 13 978-1-943147-40-3