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Flight behavior [sound recording] / by Kingsolver, Barbara.;
Read by the author.Tired of living on a failing farm and suffering oppressive poverty, bored housewife Dellarobia Turnbow, on the way to meet a potential lover, is detoured by a miraculous event on the Appalachian mountainside that ignites a media and religious firestorm that changes her life forever.
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Audiobooks.; Curiosities and wonders; Women biologists;
© p2012., Harper Audio,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Epic endeavors. -- by Ripley Entertainment, Inc.;
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Subjects: Voyages and travels; Curiosities and wonders;
© [2013], c2008., Mason Crest,
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Weird-but true facts about animals / by Coss, Lauren.; Petelinsek, Kathleen.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.LSC
Subjects: Animals; Animals; Curiosities and wonders;
© c2013., Childs World,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Weird-but true facts about science / by Ringstad, Arnold.; Petelinsek, Kathleen.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.LSC
Subjects: Science; Science; Curiosities and wonders;
© c2013., Childs World,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A walk around the block : stoplight secrets, mischievous squirrels, manhole mysteries & other stuff you see every day (and know nothing about) / by Carlsen, Spike,1952-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."On his regular walk one morning, Spike Carlsen realized there was an entire world outside his front door that he knew nothing about. How does that fire hydrant work, he wondered? Why are street lights shining more brightly than ever before? And, on a more personal level, why does an easy stroll around the neighborhood always leave him feeling more creative and spry, better able to take on the day? A simple walk around the block set Carlsen off on an investigative journey to discover everything he could about every thing we take for granted in our everyday life, from manhole covers and recycling bins to pedestrian crossings and bike lanes. Leading readers on a spirited adventure through his hometown, and other environs, Carlsen explains with wit and erudition the engineering marvels, unheralded utilities, and secret economic and health benefits hiding in plain sight. Like how the addition of a front porch reduces crime and increases property value. And how planting a $10 boulevard tree cuts air-conditioning costs by 20 percent, while generating approximately $30,000 worth of oxygen and $31,000 worth of erosion control. Or how a simple walk, in addition to reduce your chances of a stroke (20 percent), cardiovascular disease (30 percent), and broken bones (40 percent), can increase creativity by 60 percent. Engaging, entertaining, and informative, A walk around the block is a narrative celebration of all the seemingly random stuff we encounter at any given moment"--
Subjects: Curiosities and wonders.; Material culture.; Recreation.; Inventions.; Questions and answers.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Atlas obscura. an explorer's guide to the world's living wonders / by Giaimo, Cara,author.; Foer, Joshua,author.; Fritts, Rachel,author.;
"From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura, comes Wild Life, an over-the-top, dazzling collection of the world's most fascinating, most unusual, and least-understood natural wonders. It's more than a field guide -- it's an adventure. From the curious minds of Atlas Obscura, authors of #1 New York Times bestselling Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura, comes an unputdownable tour through the world's most extraordinary natural wonders and curiosities. Learn how dung beetles navigate by the stars and trees communicate through their roots. Meet one of the strongest animals in the world: the puny peacock mantis shrimp. Visit a 44,000 year old shrub, float along flying rivers, and explore a garbage dump teeming with endangered storks. There are first-person interviews: hear from a honey hunter and his avian partners, a scientist working to understand the hidden language of prairie dogs, an offshore radio DJ who is at the heart of the local fishing community. Examine old examples of bird song notation written on sheet music. Featuring over 500 extraordinary plants, animals, and natural phenomena with illustrations and photos on every page, first-person interviews, and engaging infographics, the book takes readers around the globe, with stops in every continent -- from Arctic deserts to lush jungles, to the deepest fathoms of the ocean, and into the heart of our densest cities. In a time where the world that feels more knowable than ever, where can access anything with the click of a mouse or a swipe of a finger, and where nature documentaries are a dime a dozen, Wild Life finds a way to reinvigorate our send of wonder about the natural world"--
Subjects: Curiosities and wonders.; Life (Biology); Voyages and travels.;
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Countries of the world / by Mills, Andrea.;
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Subjects: Civilization; Curiosities and wonders.; Geography; Voyages around the world.; Civilization.; Geography.;
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World tour : the ultimate journey around the globe / by Dennis, Peter(Editor and writer);
Get ready for a whirlwind tour of the entire world through stunning photographs, colourful maps, and lots of fascinating facts.
Subjects: Geography; Travel; Culture; Curiosities and wonders;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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National Geographic kids almanac 2025. by National Geographic Society (U.S.);
The most exciting edition yet of the world's best almanac for kids! Including animals, space, inventions, history, and more, it's a one-stop shop for every curious kid!
Subjects: Almanacs.; Almanacs, Canadian; Almanacs, Children's; Curiosities and wonders;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Wild animals / by De la Bédoyère, Camilla.; Regan, Lisa,1971-; Alexander, Rosie.; Ripley Entertainment, Inc.;
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Subjects: Animals; Animal behavior; Curiosities and wonders;
© c2011., Mason Crest Publishers,
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