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The coolest stuff on Earth : a closer look at the weird, wild, and wonderful / Brenda Scott Royce.

Summary:

Uncover the secrets behind our planet's most magnificent marvels, epic extremes, and astonishing animals in this fact-packed series sequel! Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That some sand dunes whistle and sing? That the U.S. dollar bill is full of hidden symbols related to the number 13? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird happenings. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what secrets are behind them? These secrets and MORE are revealed through cool stories, action-packed photos, fantastic infographics, and exciting Q&As with in-the-field experts. Discover the secrets of sharkskin, the mysteries behind incredible island animals, the power behind lightning, how a rare gemstone changes color, and more. Kids will be captivated by this fresh way of looking at our amazing planet.

Record details

ISBN: 9781426338588
ISBN: 1426338589
Physical Description: 191 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm.
Publisher: Washington, D.C : National Geographic Kids, [2020]
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Magnificent marvels -- travel unraveled -- extraordinary animals -- history's mysteries -- shocking science -- peculiar planet -- spectacular sports -- money decoded -- epic extremes.