The world is full of mind-blowing marvels and this book uncovers our
planet's most peculiar phenomena, puzzles from the past, eye-opening
inventions, astonishing animals, and so much more!
Did you know that caterpillars liquefy when they turn into butterflies?
That humans shed eight pounds of skin every year? That there's a funky
forest in Poland where all the trees are mysteriously crooked? That
space smells like burnt plastic? Our world is filled with strange,
bizarre, and weird realities. But what do they mean? WHY are they
important? And what exactly is the secret behind them?
National Geographic Kids presents a jam-packed new series perfect for
fans of Weird But True! and 5,000 Awesome Facts. With cool,
action-packed photos, tons of awesome information, and filled to the
brim with the weirdest facts ever, this book takes readers behind the
scenes of the world of the truly bizarre, to reveal the truth behind our
planet's wildest and wackiest. Meet the bizarre bacteria that make
Yellowstone National Park's Morning Glory Pool pop with radiant color,
discover the mysteries behind the Sphinx of ancient Egypt, learn why the
beaches of the Maldives glow bright blue, how tornadoes are so powerful,
and so much more! And with Q&As with in-the-field experts, fantastic
infographics, exciting stories, and more, this book presents a fresh way
of looking at our bizarre planet. So, get ready to experience our
not-so-secret world.