"The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet - from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu - on a five-star scale. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this...

"Continuation of the Wild World series comparing big and small animal sizes"-- "Did you ever wonder which animals are the biggest... and the smallest? Amphibians can be found in all shapes and sizes! Did you know there is a frog that's the size of a fly? Or, that a Chinese giant salamander is as large as an adult human? What do these animals look like and where are they found? Look inside to discover which of the ten amphibians in this book are very...

"Get up close and personal with all kinds of sharks-from bullhead to cow to carpet sharks-and learn how to identify different types, which is strongest, and so much more with this exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible information" --

Informs readers about even and odd numbers, Roman numerals, and other numerical concepts through simple text, photographs, and matching activities. Additional features to aid comprehension include a phonetic glossary, an index, an answer key, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Questions and answers explore the world of plants, covering such aspects as leaves, roots, stems, seeds, and fruit.

A collection of facts and trivia about ancient times, usually framed in a question and answer format, such as "Do you know who ruled an army of ghosts?", "Why did soldiers build a wooden horse?", and "How do turtles make music?"

Compiles lists, facts, and Q & A sections in an infographic fan reference that identifies such lesser-known details as the previous owners of the Millennium Falcon and the Jedi who were directly trained by Yoda.

"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dangerous Book for Boys comes the long-awaited sequel - another action-packed adventure guide featuring full-color illustrations, perfect for dads, grads, and boys of all ages.The Double Dangerous Book for Boys is a treasure trove of the essential activities and skills that have defined generations of boyhoods, from building a treehouse to fishing to finding true north."--Amazon. A treasure trove...

"The world's most popular record book is back with thousands of new categories and newly broken records, covering everything from outer space to sporting greats via Instagram, fidget spinners and all manner of human marvels. Inside you'll find hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and countless facts, figures, stats and trivia waiting for you on every action-packed page. Guinness World Records 2019 is the ultimate snapshot of our world today"--Publisher's...