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The big book of W.O.W. : astounding animals, bizarre phenomena, sensational space, and more wonders of our world / Kelly Hargrave and Andrea Silen.
What makes you say WOW? Gazing at the dancing lights of the aurora borealis or the phantomlike, all-white spirit bear? Taking in the towering Burj Khalifa, one of the tallest buildings in the world, or the RoboBee X-Wing, the lightest robot to fly without a tether? Wandering through the ancient city of Petra, Jordan, or untangling the mystery of the Nasca Lines in Peru? Pondering what's way out there in space, or down in the darkest depths of the ocean? Your inner adventurer will get to see and experience it all in this journey through the most incredible and inspiring wonders of our world. Breathtaking photographs and far-out facts reveal the truth, history, and science behind every wow-worthy place, thing, and phenomenon. You'll be left with one thought: What else is out there just waiting to be explored? -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781426372773
- ISBN: 1426372779
- Physical Description: 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm.
- Publisher: Washington, DC : National Geographic, [2022]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes index(pages 218-222). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Wild wonders -- Astounding animals -- Breathtaking bygones -- Modern marvels -- Spectacular space -- Watery wonders -- Radical rarities -- Terrific technology and inspiring inventions -- Miraculous mysteries. |
| Target Audience Note: | 8-12 years |
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| Subject: | Curiosities and wonders > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Informational works. Nonfiction. Trivia and miscellanea. Illustrated works. |
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Available copies
- 7 of 12 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Stone County.
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- 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone County-Blue Eye | J032 HAR (Text) | 31358000560354 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/01/2024 |
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Big Book of W. O. W. : Astounding Animals, Bizarre Phenomena, Sensational Space, and More Wonders of Our World
Embrace your inner adventurer as you explore the most incredible and inspiring wonders of our world. Roam through the breathtaking sand dunes in Namibia's Namib Desert. Marvel at Mexico's axolotl, an animal that can regrow almost any body part. Plunge into a mysterious underwater forest in Kazakhstan. Open your mind to far-off wonders in space, ponder the darkest depths of the ocean, time travel to the ancient wonders of the world, and make friends with the Aibo robot dog, a futuristic Fido. As you race from one amazing wonder to the next, you'll take in gorgeous photography and mind-boggling facts that reveal the truth, history, and scientific explanation behind all that's cool and wow-worthy in our universe.
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