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Would you rather visit an old forest or a new one? Have a fir or a maple for a Christmas tree? Go to a pool party with a raccoon or an opossum? Ponder these questions and many more in this volume of the Would You Rather series.

How do birds migrate from the north to the south? How do germs affect our bodies? What happened to the asteroid that created Crater Lake? We at World Book answer all of your questions related to how things work. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics as food, inventions, and sea creatures, too. We help you make sense of the world with informative and funny answers. Well . . . at least we think they are funny.

Underneath a tiger's fur, are there also stripes? What makes me ticklish? Why are electronic devices so addicting? We at World Book answer all of your questions about random stuff. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics as food, inventions, and sea creatures, too. We help you make sense of the world with informative and funny answers. Well . . . at least we think they are funny.

When we talk to our dogs, can they understand us? Why does a cat's tongue feel prickly? Are dogs of similar breeds always friends? We at World Book answer all of your questions related to dogs and cats. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics as food, inventions, and sea creatures, too. We help you make sense of the world with informative and funny answers. Well . . . at least we think they are funny.

What is plankton? How do sea otters sleep? Why don't we have gills? We at World Book answer all of your questions related to sea creatures. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics as food, inventions, and the environment, too. We help you make sense of the world with informative and funny answers. Well . . . at least we think they are funny.

Is the brain the largest organ in the human body? What happens to the brain when we fall asleep? Why does a song get stuck in my head? We at World Book answer all of your questions related to the brain and head. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics as food, inventions, and sea creatures, too. We help you make sense of the world with informative and funny answers. Well . . . at least we think they are funny.

How tall is the Statue of Liberty? Which sting is worse: a bee's or a wasp's? Which are healthier, fruits or vegetables? We at World Book answer all of your questions related to records and extremes. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics as food, inventions, and sea creatures, too. We help you make sense of the world with informative and funny answers. Well . . . at least we think they are funny.

Does your heart stop when you sneeze? What makes spiders dangerous? What would happen if an asteroid hit Earth? We at World Book answer all of your questions related to fear and danger. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics as food, inventions, and sea creatures, too. We help you make sense of the world with informative and funny answers. Well . . . at least we think they are funny.

Who invented candy? How do tomatoes turn red? How good is lava at popping popcorn? We at World Book answer all of your questions related to food and eating. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics as inventions, sea creatures, and the environment, too. We help you make sense of the world with informative and funny answers. Well . . . at least we think they are funny.

Have you ever wanted to set out in search of the Loch Ness Monster? Let Professor Abner Normal prepare you for an educational (and unconventional) safari in search of one of the world's most mysterious creatures.

Have you ever wanted to set out in search of unicorns? Let Professor Abner Normal prepare you for an educational (and unconventional) safari in search of one of the world's most mysterious creatures.

Have you ever wanted to set out in search of mermaids? Let Professor Abner Normal prepare you for an educational (and unconventional) safari in search of one of the world's most mysterious creatures.

When was the first Earth Day? How do animals survive in winter? Why don't we just drink seawater? We at World Book answer all of your environment-related questions. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics as food, inventions, and sea creatures, too. We help you make sense of the world with informative and funny answers. Well . . . at least we think they are funny.

Have you ever wanted to set out in search of the Jersey Devil? Let Professor Abner Normal prepare you for an educational (and unconventional) safari in search of one of the world's most mysterious creatures.

Have you ever wanted to set out in search of fairies? Let Professor Abner Normal prepare you for an educational (and unconventional) safari in search of one of the world's most mysterious creatures.

Have you ever wanted to set out in search of the Chupacabra? Let Professor Abner Normal prepare you for an educational (and unconventional) safari in search of one of the world's most mysterious creatures.

Have you ever wanted to set out in search of the Bunyip? Let Professor Abner Normal prepare you for an educational (and unconventional) safari in search of one of the world's most mysterious creatures.

Discover the facts (and fiction) behind the outlandish legend of Bigfoot! This guide will teach you everything we know about the mythical Bigfoot. Readers will learn about the legend behind the creature, its features, habitat, and more! Whimsical, eye-catching illustrations and lighthearted tone make it fun to learn the historical, cultural, and scientific context behind Bigfoot. For more information on unbelievable creatures, check out other titles in the Abnormal Field Guides to Cryptic Creatures series!

Did you know that many people once believed that tomatoes were poisonous? And that in German folklore certain plants related to tomatoes were believed to be used by witches to produce werewolves? Or that a tomato-throwing festival is held every year in Spain? You'll learn this and more in World Book's Taste the World! Tomato. Along the way, you'll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!

Did you know that sugar has been found in meteorites and in the Milky Way? And that Europeans once thought of sugar as a medicine? Or that sugar made so much money that traders called it "white gold"? You'll learn this and more in World Book's Taste the World! Sugar. Along the way, you'll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!

Did you know that in some Asian languages, the same word means eat as well as eat rice? And that rice was once used in Korea as a form of currency? Or that the Great Wall of China is held together with sticky rice? You'll learn this and more in World Book's Taste the World! Rice. Along the way, you'll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!

Did you know that there's evidence that potatoes were grown 8,000 years ago? And that after a potato is harvested, it is still living? Or that in ancient Peru, purple potatoes were considered the food of gods and reserved for kings? You'll learn this and more in World Book's Taste the World! Potato. Along the way, you'll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!

Did you know that ancient Egyptians used both salt and pepper as part of the mummification ritual? And that all salt comes from the seas? Or that pepper originally grew in only one place in the world? You'll learn this and more in World Book's Taste the World! Salt and Pepper. Along the way, you'll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!

Did you know that for thousands of years, people did not eat chocolate-they drank it? And that chocolate was once more valuable than gold? Or that it takes 400 cacao beans to make one pound of chocolate? You'll learn this and more in World Book's Taste the World! Chocolate. Along the way, you'll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!

Did you know that there are thousands of different kinds of corn? And that corn is a key ingredient in nearly every dish in Mexico? Or that there's corn in fireworks? You'll learn this and more in World Book's Taste the World! Corn. Along the way, you'll find fun food facts and learn how to make some tasty recipes!

This book from the True or False? series reveals the coolest facts about UFO's. The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!

This book from the True or False? series reveals the coolest facts about robots. The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!

This book from the True or False? series reveals the coolest facts about the medieval times. The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!

This book from the True or False? series reveals the coolest facts about the Olympic Games. The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!

This book from the True or False? series reveals the coolest facts about pop music. The engaging, play-along format makes learning exciting!