{"product_id":"ultimate-secrets-revealed-a-closer-look-at-the-weirdest-wildest-facts-on-earth-9781426331831","title":"Ultimate Secrets Revealed: A Closer Look at the Weirdest, Wildest Facts on Earth","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe 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 \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDid 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNational Geographic Kids presents a jam-packed new series perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eWeird But True  \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003e5,000 Awesome Facts.\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u0026amp;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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTEPHANIE WARREN DRIMMER writes books and magazine stories for kids. She covers all topics weird and wonderful, including adorable animals, freaky brain experiments, and the hunt for new planets. She is a longtime contributor to \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Kids\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and has written many books for National Geographic, including most recently \u003ci\u003eHey, Baby!, Mastermind\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Heroines.\u003c\/i\u003e Drimmer studied science journalism at New York University.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"National Geographic Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642009719058,"sku":"9781426331831","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dec59b62-606c-48b5-88a3-8e26c87e7065.jpg?v=1733051409","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ultimate-secrets-revealed-a-closer-look-at-the-weirdest-wildest-facts-on-earth-9781426331831","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}