Author: Anne Rooney
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1782127909
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
A cockroach can live for a week after its head is cut off. Ancient Romans made hair dye from pigeon feces. There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world. These are just a few of the 1001 horrible facts in this brilliant book, covering topics including Science, Body, Animals, History and World Records. It provides the perfect ammunition for 8-12 year-olds to amaze and disgust parents, teachers and each other!
1001 Horrible Facts
Author: Anne Rooney
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1782127909
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
A cockroach can live for a week after its head is cut off. Ancient Romans made hair dye from pigeon feces. There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world. These are just a few of the 1001 horrible facts in this brilliant book, covering topics including Science, Body, Animals, History and World Records. It provides the perfect ammunition for 8-12 year-olds to amaze and disgust parents, teachers and each other!
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1782127909
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
A cockroach can live for a week after its head is cut off. Ancient Romans made hair dye from pigeon feces. There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world. These are just a few of the 1001 horrible facts in this brilliant book, covering topics including Science, Body, Animals, History and World Records. It provides the perfect ammunition for 8-12 year-olds to amaze and disgust parents, teachers and each other!
1001 Gruesome Facts
Author: Helen Otway
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1398800848
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Secretly fascinated by all things grotesque? Like to know the most disgusting things about the world around you? Then this fact-packed book of grossness is just the thing. With inconceivably ghoulish facts about the human body, animals, science and history, our host of cartoon characters leaves no stone unturned in the quest for foul facts. Ready to read on? Hold on to your stomachs...
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1398800848
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Secretly fascinated by all things grotesque? Like to know the most disgusting things about the world around you? Then this fact-packed book of grossness is just the thing. With inconceivably ghoulish facts about the human body, animals, science and history, our host of cartoon characters leaves no stone unturned in the quest for foul facts. Ready to read on? Hold on to your stomachs...
One Bloody Thing After Another
Author: Jacob F. Field
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1843179180
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Moving chronologically, this horrifying guide explores the world's bloodiest battles and most murderous queens, as well as delving into some of the more unusual aspects of history.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1843179180
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Moving chronologically, this horrifying guide explores the world's bloodiest battles and most murderous queens, as well as delving into some of the more unusual aspects of history.
1001 Cool Freaky Facts
Author: Glen Singleton
Publisher: hinkler
ISBN: 1743520719
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
The truth is often stranger than fiction. Need proof? In England, in the 1880's, 'pants' was considered a dirty word. Statistically you are more likely to be attacked by a cow than a shark. The sun loses close to a billion kilograms of weight every second. An office desk has 400 times more bacteria than a toilet. A rhinoceros horn is made of compacted hair. Phobophobia is fear of fear. 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' was written by Mozart. There are 1001 cool, freaky, funny, fabulous, foul, frightening, far-out, fascinating, first-class, phenomenal, fantastic facts here for you amusement and edification!
Publisher: hinkler
ISBN: 1743520719
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
The truth is often stranger than fiction. Need proof? In England, in the 1880's, 'pants' was considered a dirty word. Statistically you are more likely to be attacked by a cow than a shark. The sun loses close to a billion kilograms of weight every second. An office desk has 400 times more bacteria than a toilet. A rhinoceros horn is made of compacted hair. Phobophobia is fear of fear. 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' was written by Mozart. There are 1001 cool, freaky, funny, fabulous, foul, frightening, far-out, fascinating, first-class, phenomenal, fantastic facts here for you amusement and edification!
1001 Shocking Science Facts
Author: Anne Rooney
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 139880083X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Have you ever wondered why we often think of mad scientists and nutty professors? Well, you're about to find out! With the help of a gang of cartoon characters, this fact-filled book guides you through all the revolting realms of science. From the workings of the human body, animals and creepy crawlies, to planet earth, space and beyond - prepare to be electrified with knowledge! So, hold on to your lab coats... you're in for a shock!
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 139880083X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Have you ever wondered why we often think of mad scientists and nutty professors? Well, you're about to find out! With the help of a gang of cartoon characters, this fact-filled book guides you through all the revolting realms of science. From the workings of the human body, animals and creepy crawlies, to planet earth, space and beyond - prepare to be electrified with knowledge! So, hold on to your lab coats... you're in for a shock!
Listverse.com's Ultimate Book of Bizarre Lists
Author: Jamie Frater
Publisher: Ulysses Press
ISBN: 1569758174
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 714
Book Description
FREAKS OF NATURE, ODD CRIMES, SHOCKING DEATHS, DEVASTATING DISASTERS, BLOOD-CURDLING RITES, CRAZY CONSPIRACIES & MUCH, MUCH MORE -Gruesome Torture Devices -Mass Hysteria Outbreaks -Unbelievable Miniatures -Disturbingly Scary Clowns -Outer Space Mysteries -Astonishing Aphrodisiacs -Disgusting Ancient Jobs -Spooky Sports Curses -World-Famous Penises -Mail-Order-Bride Shockers -Brutal Pope Deaths -Outrageous Wedding Locales -Grossest Edible Animals -Appalling Religious Practices
Publisher: Ulysses Press
ISBN: 1569758174
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 714
Book Description
FREAKS OF NATURE, ODD CRIMES, SHOCKING DEATHS, DEVASTATING DISASTERS, BLOOD-CURDLING RITES, CRAZY CONSPIRACIES & MUCH, MUCH MORE -Gruesome Torture Devices -Mass Hysteria Outbreaks -Unbelievable Miniatures -Disturbingly Scary Clowns -Outer Space Mysteries -Astonishing Aphrodisiacs -Disgusting Ancient Jobs -Spooky Sports Curses -World-Famous Penises -Mail-Order-Bride Shockers -Brutal Pope Deaths -Outrageous Wedding Locales -Grossest Edible Animals -Appalling Religious Practices
D-Day in Numbers
Author: Jacob F. Field
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1782432396
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Discover the numbers that promised to change the balance of power in Europe, and indeed, the world, as Deliverance Day, 1944 got underway.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1782432396
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Discover the numbers that promised to change the balance of power in Europe, and indeed, the world, as Deliverance Day, 1944 got underway.
The History of Europe in Bite-sized Chunks
Author: Jacob F. Field
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1789290546
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
An accessible and succinct account of the story of Europe from its ancient foundations to the twenty-first century European Union.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1789290546
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
An accessible and succinct account of the story of Europe from its ancient foundations to the twenty-first century European Union.
A Short History of the World in 50 Animals
Author: Jacob F. Field
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1789292964
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Discover the most impactful and incredible episodes from history, from the prehistoric era to the present day, told through the story of fifty of the most influential animals of the world.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1789292964
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Discover the most impactful and incredible episodes from history, from the prehistoric era to the present day, told through the story of fifty of the most influential animals of the world.
100 Years of Lynchings
Author: Ralph Ginzburg
Publisher: Black Classic Press
ISBN: 9780933121188
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The hidden past of racial violence is illuminated in this skillfully selected compendium of articles from a wide range of papers large and small, radical and conservative, black and white. Through these pieces, readers witness a history of racial atrocities and are provided with a sobering view of American history.
Publisher: Black Classic Press
ISBN: 9780933121188
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The hidden past of racial violence is illuminated in this skillfully selected compendium of articles from a wide range of papers large and small, radical and conservative, black and white. Through these pieces, readers witness a history of racial atrocities and are provided with a sobering view of American history.