Bøger af Paige Towler

'Gruesomely captivating.' Guardian

Discover facts about detectives, poisons, lost cities, spy gadgets and more in this new addition to BritannicaâEUR(TM)s bestselling FACTopia! series!

At the end of a dark night in the rainforest, dawn starts to break. Soon, animals will rise to greet the day. But not everyone is waking up. Some animals haven't even been to bed yet! Small brown bats have been busy all night, swooping through the starry skies. Now it is time for them to settle in among the trees. But one baby bat wants to stay up and play. Little readers learn that, from bath time to lullabies, getting ready for bed looks very similar for bat babies and human babies alike. Back matter includes facts and photos from the Smithsonian Bat Lab.

"This playful picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating world of octopuses big and small, ink-squirting and shape-shifting, all around the planet. With their super smarts and awe-inspiring abilities, octopuses have captivated human imaginations. This book is a celebration of all things weird and wonderful about these beloved creatures-with their eight arms, nine brains, and one-of-a-kind personalities. Inside, find lyrical poetry paired with informational sidebars-perfect for a charming bedtime read or for pouring over for in-depth octopus info. Gorgeous photos of real octopuses give kids an up-close-and-personal glimpse of the sensational cephalopods-from the utterly adorable Dumbo octopus to the stunning blue-ringed octopus-and their incredible habitats and body parts"--

"This playful picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating world of octopuses big and small, ink-squirting and shape-shifting, all around the planet. With their super smarts and awe-inspiring abilities, octopuses have captivated human imaginations. This book is a celebration of all things weird and wonderful about these beloved creatures-with their eight arms, nine brains, and one-of-a-kind personalities. Inside, find lyrical poetry paired with informational sidebars-perfect for a charming bedtime read or for pouring over for in-depth octopus info. Gorgeous photos of real octopuses give kids an up-close-and-personal glimpse of the sensational cephalopods-from the utterly adorable Dumbo octopus to the stunning blue-ringed octopus-and their incredible habitats and body parts"--

An enthralling and hilarious journey through global history in 400 connected facts!