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Captivating stories for curious kids : unbelievable tales from history, science and the strange world we live in / Chris Munoz.

Munoz, Chris, (author.).

Summary:

Get ready for an exhilarating rollercoaster ride through strange history! This book is chock-full of enthralling short stories that will not only pique your curiosity but also sharpen your mind. More than just a book; it's a portal to lands of scientific wonders, historical enigmas, and unexpected heroes. Ready to unravel the most mind-boggling tales? Here's a sneak peak at what's inside: Ever heard of the city of France that couldn't stop dancing? Introducing "The Dancing Plague". Why is there an island in Japan completely overrun by rabbits? Find out about the desert stones that mysteriously move on their own. Unveil the curious case of the immortal jellyfish that refused to die. Birds vs. humans: who won the wackiest war in Australia? Popsicles: the mistake that invented the treat we all love. And much, much, more. Dive into these riveting stories and many more. Every page turns you into an explorer, each story a stepping stone to a world of wonder."-- Back cover.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9798864926154
  • Physical Description: 146 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [2023]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- A fortunate misfortune -- The only immortal creature -- Take an orange for the team -- Mike doesn't cut it -- Art or fun -- The great spaghetti con -- The ugliest mermaid -- An unexpected reunion -- The man who made flushing famous -- Poll the parrot says good-bye -- Hunting to save -- The bath toy armada -- The real Winnie -- Rabbits and more rabbits -- Watch out for that whale! -- I'll have my child again -- The mystery of the disappeared room -- The ultimate dance off -- The spirit phone -- The furious rainbow warriors -- A goopy catastrophe -- The great Emu war -- Dying to discover -- From field to washtub to kitchen to millionaire -- 33 stuck for 69 -- Joseph Merrick, a short and curious life -- A mystical scientist -- The curse of the squirrel-cat-monkey-thing -- 28th try's a charm -- Off to the feather races -- My pirates can be pirates as long as they want to! -- The man in black vs. the angry bird -- The long, lazy life -- The one who never gave up -- Moving rocks -- The largest orchestra you've ever seen -- Unlikely friends -- A mystery or fake news? -- Desert drawings -- Code or wisecrack?? -- Smear me with poo and make me a man -- Deep and safe -- The ship moored in ice -- The frozen ears problem -- The discovery of ice on a stick -- Conclusion.
Subject:
History > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature.
Science > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Illustrated works.
Informational works.
Short stories.
Trivia and miscellanea.

Available copies

  • 3 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)

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Jacksonville Main Library J902 MUN (Text) 36015002753388 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 08/12/2026
Denton Public Library J 902 MUN (Text) 25908008472586 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
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