From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, brand-new illustrated book for middle-grade readers that looks at the epic true story of humankind.Even though we'll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive — and the most dominant species on the planet. So, how did we become "unstoppable"? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story. From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how we evolved from our first appearances millions of years ago. Acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari has expertly crafted an extraordinary story of how humans learned to not only survive but also thrive on Earth, complete with maps, a timeline, and full-color illustrations that bring his dynamic, unputdownable wri
Volume 4 in this exciting new series gives kids the wildest, weirdest, and WOW-est answers to some of the world's most Totally Random Questions!Have you ever wondered:How long can a cockroach live without its head?How much of your brain is water?Can pigeons actually do math? If so, you'll LOVE Totally Random Questions, and will find all these answers and more inside!* Get ready for a rollercoaster of random, as Volume 4 of this great new series you on a wild ride through 101 cool and crazy curiosities from around the world.Packed with colorful photos, and bursting with bite-sized tidbits of information, these question-and-answer pairings cover everything from animals and food to science and sports. Multiple-choice and true/false entries will spark your interest, satisfy your curiosity, and make you sound like an instant genius! (*And in case you just CAN'T wait ... cockroaches can live up to 7 days without their heads. Or as we think most people will agree: too long.)
Volume 3 in this exciting new series gives kids the wildest, weirdest, and WOW-est answers to some of the world's most Totally Random Questions!Have you ever wondered:Which is faster, a cheetah or a greyhound?Are there volcanoes in space?Do Major League umpires only wear black underwear? If so, you'll LOVE Totally Random Questions, and will find all these answers and more inside!* Get ready for a rollercoaster of random, as Volume 3 of this great new series takes you on a wild ride through 101 cool and crazy curiosities from around the world. Packed with colorful photos, and bursting with bite-sized tidbits of information, these question-and-answer pairings cover everything from animals and food to science and sports. Multiple-choice and true/false entries will spark your interest, satisfy your curiosity, and make you sound like an instant genius! (*And in case you just CAN'T wait ... yes, MLB umps only wear black underwear. Why? In case they split their pants while squatting or bendin
Are there volcanoes in space? Is a cloud heavier than an elephant? Why don’t woodpeckers get concussions? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this kid-friendly book of fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 1 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they’ll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius―and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the second book in this series, Totally Random Questions Volume 2!
Can pigeons do math? How long would it take to drive to the moon? What happens when a seahorse gets angry? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this kid-friendly book of fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Filled with cool photos and crazy curiosities, Totally Random Questions Volume 2 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky and fascinating questions about our wonderfully weird world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they’ll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius―and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series!
DID YOU KNOW? Dragonflies can see in all directions at once. Cats have a vocabulary of 14 words. And golf balls were originally made from―wait for it―cow’s eyeballs. Fantastic facts come to life in this beautifully-designed hardcover series that pairs a treasure trove of intriguing information with eye-popping photography to wow young readers with the surprising, the stupendous, and the surreal of our amazing world!These facts and more await readers in the first volume of our new Totally Random Facts series. With literally thousands of wild, weird, and wonderfully random facts about anything and everything, this uber-giftable hardcover pairs amazing photography and cool design with a wealth of intriguing information to leave kids amazed and amused. From weather and animals to sports and pop culture, if your kid is interested in it, there's a Totally Random Fact about it!
