Crazy-but-true stories about the natural world make this acclaimed
nonfiction series perfect for fans of curiosities and wonders--and
anyone looking to explore ways to separate fact from fiction. This
nonfiction chapter book is an excellent choice to share during
homeschooling, in particular for children ages 7 to 9 who are reading
independently. It'
Did you know that too many fidget spinners spinning in the same
direction could have an adverse effect on Earth's gravitational field?
Or that the remains of a deceased loved one can be turned into a
diamond? Or that the loudest known sound in history was made by a
volcanic eruption in 1883, with the echoing blast circling the planet
more than three times?
Welcome to Two Truths and a Lie: Forces of Nature! You've heard of the
game: Every story in this book is strange and astounding, but one out of
every three is an outright lie. Picking out the fakes isn't as easy as
you think, however. Some false stories are based on truth, and some of
the true stories are just plain unbelievable! Don't be fooled by the
photos that accompany each story--it's going to take all your smarts and
some clever research to ferret out the truth.
From a man who gave himself an appendectomy to radio signals from other
planets to eagles that have been trained to take out spy drones, the
stories in this third installment in the Two Truths and a Lie series
will amaze you! Just don't believe everything you read. . . .
