DISCOVER, WONDER, EXPLORE, IMAGINE You have found the book that is a wild, whirling tornado of breathless fascination. This book, a gift for kids who revel in reading (or even those who find it tedious) is a most extraordinary, gratifying, daring affair, teeming with life and vivid stories, abundantly complete with diverse and unique marvels for the young mind, the whole forming a blazing vision of breathtaking splendor that will astonish, inspire, and capture the imagination of young readers everywhere. Each story is an adventure, each tale a discovery. Each page is dripping with captivating tales from history and scientific wonders, all of which have been specifically curated and written for YOUNG READERS. The purpose of this book is to fascinate but also to empower and uplift. These 100 stories filling over 280 pages will inspire awe and fascination in both reluctant readers as well as budding aficionados of the written word. You will be amazed at what your child excitedly learns from a book like this. Get this book today and ignite your child's curiosity. ★ Fascination is an incredible gift. ★

Want to impress your buddies at school? Need to think of something fun to do at Thanksgiving or Christmas? Want to learn a bunch of random facts about history, science, and the paranormal?#If you answered yes to any or all of those questions then pick up Interesting Stories for Curious Kids: A Fascinating Collection of the Most Interesting, Unbelievable, and Craziest Stories on Earth! This book is the coolest collection of interesting facts about a whole bunch of several different topics. Here you will find the answers to some of the following:- How did a dog, a horse, and a cat become TV and movie stars?- What were the first video game consoles?- Why can't you break an egg in the palm of your hand?- How do parrots talk?- Did Alexander the Great love his horse more than anything else?And much, much more!You'll be glued to the pages of this book reading about interesting facts, scary stories, and how to do a few neat science experiments. Interesting Stories for Curious Kids brings learning to you in a new, fun way that is sure to keep you reading.Parents, this book is a perfect tool to keep your kids reading in the summer or winter breaks, when they've put the books aside and are more interested in other things. There's a bit of everything in here for tweens, so I guarantee that it'll keep their mind sharp even during the summer doldrums. Whether science, history, or just weird facts are your thing, you're sure to find something in here that will keep you interested and turning the pages. So open this book and your mind and see other things that you may not know existed.

Short Stories for Curious Kids is aimed at middle-readers (years 8+) and has 127 pages. Three engaging short stories for children to enjoy before bedtime, on long journeys or during quiet moments. These alternative stories span a variety of genres to capture the interest and imaginations of children who prefer to read shorter books. The first story is set in World War Two during the London Blitz. Follow the protagonist as he strives to find his best friend alive in the aftermath of a bombing. In the second story, teenager Stacey reluctantly goes to a creepy house where she discovers the hidden truths behind the mysterious rumours she's heard about a 'Mad Old Lady'. Finally, step into Thomas's strange first day at a new school. Filled with dread, he tries to make sense of the mind-boggling madness surrounding him. Once you've finished the three stories, read the Author's Insight and Educational Notes at the end of the book to learn the secrets behind the stories, including some valuable writing techniques designed to educate and inspire future writers.

A collection of short children's stories meant to teach kids some lessons about life using common things like insects and flowers in language they can easily understand.

"On the day he was born, before he could crawl, the boy who knew nothing, knew nothing at all." There is a boy who knows nothing at all - everyone tells him so. One day he discovers a strange creature in his parents' wardrobe and - surprise, surprise - he doesn't know what it is. The funny thing is that his mum and dad can't tell him either. Determined to identify his new friend, the boy who knows nothing sets out on a quest for information! A superbly surreal picture book from the author and illustrator of The Elephant in the Room.

Explore incredible adventures and amazing facts -- satisfy your kid's curiosity with this one-of-a-kind storybook!  Do your fantasy-loving kids find history class too serious or boring? Do they wonder if maybe some really awesome stories from the past never made it into their library books? What about tales of daring acts, strange behavior, or unbelievable happenings that many people don't know about? Could these stories be out there, just waiting to be discovered? Absolutely! And you're about to discover them right now. In Interesting Stories for Curious Kids, you will discover: 35+ unusual short stories that will keep you turning pages The outrageous story of people mailing their kids How a sandwich started a war The scary and mysterious place where planes and ships disappear without a trace Reports about a giant hole that can suck in helicopters How some of the world's biggest disasters were caused by a lack of sleep The head-scratching moment George Washington ordered a break from battle so he could return someone's dog What it was like to work as a human alarm clock and get paid to wake people up How one daredevil became the first person to go down the Niagara Falls in a barrel Why one of the most fearsome generals started a war... against rabbits The ultimate tale of survival -- being lost at sea for 438 days The fun things your kid doesn't learn in school but always wonders about -- "What's the story of ketchup? Why is it called 'ketchup'?" And so much more! This is not a collection of fairy tales and made-up events -- these are stories about real people, places, things, and situations. And they're not so old that your kids won't find any real connection or interest. What's more, these facts are accurate no matter how strange or unbelievable they may seem! As your kids explore astonishing tidbits of history and human nature, they'll be glad to have this book as their companion. You'll have to make sure they read it during their free time, though... because once they start, they'll find it impossible to put it down!