Sarah Wassner Flynn

Presents strange but true facts about life in ancient Egypt, from the invention of the toothbrush and the burial of King Tut to the development of the world's first police force.

"The classic stories from Greek mythology come to life in this latest installment in the Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring Zeus, Hades, Athena, Poseidon, Artemis, Heracles, Prometheus, and many more! From the god who gave mankind fire, to who stood guard at the Underworld, to famous fatal flaws, this book covers all the iconic Greek myths and key characters--along with wonderfully weird and surprising tidbits"--Back cover.

"Calling all mini-moguls! Dive (a la Scooge McDuck) into this book all about money: How to make it, to manage it, and how to save it-and how to multiply it! Offering a wealth of information on all things money, this jam-packed book will teach kids all the skills they need to pay the bills, from budgeting basics to principles of saving and interest, to ways to think like an entrepreneur, and so much more!"--

Welcome to the White House! Go behind the scenes to get a 360-degree view of America s most famous president s residence, from how it was built in 1792 and the fire of 1812, to today's state dinners, celebrations, celebrity pets, and more.

"1000 fascinating facts about sharks, including where they live, what they eat, and fun facts about sharks in culture and history"--

"The future is now! Supercool robots, amazing flying machines, floating hotels--this book is packed with 125 amazing inventions that will make you wish for things you never knew existed! Get the scoop on inventions of the future before they hit stores, like the fish tank that turns your toilet into an aquarium (but don't worry, your fishy friends will be just fine!), or the Cargonaut, a human-size robot that flies around picking up and delivering...

Covering everything from periods, deodorant, bad breath, smelly feet, hair, braces, acne, and bras, to eating right, staying fit, and everything in between, "Girls' Life" delivers the body basics. Complete with tips, quizzes, Q&A's, embarrassing moments, how-to's, mythbusters, letters, and lots more to help every girl look and feel fabulous inside and out!