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An illustrated collection of oddities about the human body, the law, nature, and a variety of other topics.

Journeying to the ancient city of Babylon when Bhegad tracks down Marco, the companions face a daunting choice involving a dire trap and a long-lost figure from Jack's past.

"A nonfiction companion to the Magic Tree House series."-- Jack and Annie have been all over the world in their adventures in the magic tree house. And they have learned lots of incredible facts along the way. Now they want to share them with you! Get ready for a collection of the coolest, weirdest, funniest, grossest, most all-around amazing facts Jack and Annie have ever encountered. With full-color photographs and fun comments from Jack and Annie,...

Examines the amazing architectural achievements of the ancient world known as the Seven Wonders of the World, including the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Colossus of Rhodes.

Presents facts, brief stories, photos, and illustrations showing that fact can be as weird as fiction.

Records a wide-variety of record breaking events involving things which are taken to the extreme.

A collection of odd facts, including festivals, contests, and laws,about the states of the United States.

Contains world records about dogs.

Offers a collection of true facts about animals, food, science, pop culture, outer space, geography, and weather.