Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
"For more than a decade, thousands of people have sought advice from Dear Sugar--the pseudonym of bestselling author Cheryl Strayed--first through her online column at The Rumpus, later through her hit podcast, Dear Sugars, and now through her popular Substack newsletter."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Millions of people visit xkcd.com each week to read Randall Munroe's iconic webcomic. His stick-figure drawings about science, technology, language, and love have a large and passionate following. Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions. What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last? In...
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Formats
Description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
An NPR Best Book of 2022
"The questions throughout What If? 2 are equal parts brilliant, gross, and wonderfully absurd and the answers are thorough, deeply researched, and great fun. . . . Science isn’t easy, but in Munroe’s capable hands, it surely can be fun." —TIME
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of What If? and How To...
An NPR Best Book of 2022
"The questions throughout What If? 2 are equal parts brilliant, gross, and wonderfully absurd and the answers are thorough, deeply researched, and great fun. . . . Science isn’t easy, but in Munroe’s capable hands, it surely can be fun." —TIME
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of What If? and How To...
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Formats
Description
It's an irresistible combination: Brad Meltzer, a born storyteller, counting down the world's most intriguing unsolved mysteries. And to make this richly illustrated book even richer, each chapter invites the reader along for an interactive experience through the addition of facsimile documents-the evidence! It's a treasure trove for conspiracy buffs, a Griffin and Sabine for history lovers.
Adapted from Decoded, Meltzer's hit show on the HISTORY...
Author
Series
Publisher
Ripley Publishing, a Jim Pattison Company
Pub. Date
[2020].
Language
English
Description
"Ripley's Believe It or Not! Mind Blown! is sure to amaze and astound children and adults alike with thousands of strange stories, unusual feats, and hair-raising oddities from around the world. Discover how one woman can crush apples with her biceps and read about the spider that lives underwater--yes, it's all weird and it's all true! Bursting with vibrant and eye-catching photos, as well as submissions from our dedicated readers, this book is a...
Author
Language
English
Description
The book contains a total of 501 facts which make the reader wonder about our strange but truly fascinating world.
The success of this book underlines the growing realisation that books now are no longer looked upon something as having necessarily a direct link to classroom and examination-and in consequence, to be shelved when the need is over. With exciting facts from different fields the book stimulates young reader's interest in the world around...
Author
Language
English
Description
If coffee is the foundation of your food pyramid, then this colorful compendium of fun facts and infographics is for you . . .
Ryoko Iwata collects the best pieces from her popular web site, I Love Coffee, and adds a generous shot of brand-new material in this tribute for true-brew fans of the beloved beverage. Overflowing with infographics and fun, interesting (and occasionally useful) facts, the book explores such topics as:
• Your Brain on...
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Led by Dr. Ick and her sidekick, Sam the dog, kids will learn many fascinating facts about ooey, gooey, disgusting slime--with some of the slimiest creatures, slimy things in the human body, and more! Did you know that the hagfish can produce a bucketful of slime in just minutes? And do you know what ear wax is actually made of? This book includes a fun, kid-friendly recipe for making their own slime!"--
10) National geographic almanac 2020: trending topics, big ideas in science, photos, maps, facts & more
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019].
Edition
U.S. edition.
Language
English
Description
Provides the latest information on a wide range of topics, including animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, and science.
Author
Publisher
Trafalgar Square
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Let Arne & Carlos guide you on a journey into the colorful and imaginative bird kingdom! Inspired by nature both at home and abroad from their garden in Tonsasen come the characteristic bullfinch, chickadee, and wagtail, to name a few, but the fun doesn't stop there. Knit cold-weather birds with Norwegian traditional patterns, and keep them warm with bird-sized wool caps and scarves; make brilliant birds-of-paradise decorated with embroidery, sequins,...
12) Every second
Author
Publisher
What on Earth Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Every Second offers a unique introduction to numbers and statistics, perfect for kids in kindergarten and at elementary school. Full of fascinating and fun facts, and clear, colorful infographic illustrations, this book will help develop math skills and an understanding of our world. This book also provides the perfect launch-pad for thought and discussion about a wide range of issues, including the environment. With remarkable facts, lush illustrations,...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"An addictive quiz book for all the family featuring 10,000 questions, The Big Quiz Book has something for everyone. With 10 different general knowledge categories - from Science & Technology, Art & Literature, and Natural History, to Food & Drink, Film & TV, and Sport & Leisure - and three increasing levels of difficulty, it offers a fresh and up-to-the-minute quizzing experience that will educate and entertain all the family"--
Author
Language
Français
Description
Faites-vous plaisir avec plein de cadeaux gratuits dès aujourd'hui! Emportez tout ce que vous voulez... c'est totalement gratuit! Vous serez surpris quand vous verrez ce que vous pouvez avoir gratuitement. Ce livre déborde de magnifiques cadeaux gratuits, rien que pour vous. Vous trouverez ici tout ce qu'il vous faut et cela gratuitement : du mobilier, du café et du thé, en passant par des vêtements. Et en plus on y trouve également des autographes...
Author
Language
English
Description
The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell Digest & Review. Colin and Lorelei Bird have the perfect little house with perfect children. They eat home-cooked meals together every day, and their house is filled with laughter and happy memories. However, something happens that suddenly turns their house upside down, resulting in the family growing so far apart that they almost forget they were ever a family. The House We Grew Up In tells the story of what...
Author
Language
English
Description
Last One Home by Debbie Macomber Digest & Review. Last One Home is a novel written by Debbie Macomber. The central plot of the book is about a woman who discovers the bravery needed to finally let go of her past and turn her attention to herself and her daughter after she leaves a bad marriage. It does not focus on the violence and heartache of the situation, but instead shows that with the help and love of friends and family, a single mother can...
18) Kansas Trivia
Author
Language
English
Description
Kansas Trivia is the who, what, when, where, and how book of the great state of Kansas. Filled with interesting questions and answers about well-known and not-so-well-known facts of this colorful and historic state, Kansas Trivia will provide hours of entertainment and education. Designed for use in a wide variety of settings - home, office, school, parties - it focuses on the history, culture, people, and places of the fascinating Sunflower State....
Author
Language
English
Description
Orphan Store Signs are signs for businesses that are gone, no longer there. The signs remain, the business does not. Sometimes the Orphan Store Signs are above other businesses. There is a story waiting for you just by walking downtown.In the Summer of 2018, David Macpherson recorded all the Orphan Store Signs he came across in Worcester County Massachusetts. This book is the record of what he saw.
Author
Language
English
Description
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd Digest & Review. With this digest companion, you'll enjoy: • A digest of the The Invention of Wings • Content for your book club or other group event. • Stories beyond the digest and tidbits you may not know • The book's impact and its important to read • And more!
In Inter-Library Loan Service
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Pasco County Library System can be requested from other Inter-Library Loan Service libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try submitting a Purchase Suggestion. Submit Purchase Suggestion
