10 books for the perpetually curious

We have so many fantastic books in our collection, how do I pick just 10 that can help to satiate the curious. I have done my best to do just that. Below are my top 10 picks. You can check them out on Destiny Discover for yourself.

1. Animals that Changed the World by Keltie Thomas (590 Tho)

Did you know that goats may have been the first to discover coffee? Or that, long before texting, pigeons were the fastest way to send messages? And that dolphins work as underwater detectives for the U.S. Navy? Find out the surprising ways that animals-from dogs to dolphins, sheep to silkworms-have changed the course of history.

2. So! You think you know Lethbridge? Lethbridge history for kids. (971.23 Cro)

This is an interesting book. Although it can be rather wordy, just looking at the pictures it is fascinating to think this is where we live!

3. They Lost Their Heads! What happened to Washington's Teeth, Einstein's Brain, and Other Famous Body Parts (920.02 Bec)

From the kidnapping of Einstein's brain to the horrifying end of Louis XIV's heart, the mysteries surrounding some of history's most fascinating people range from amazing to alarming.

4. 1001 Horrible Facts A yuckopedia of gross truths about everything. (030 Roo)

Got a thirst for knowledge of all things nasty? Then this yuckopedia's for you! A team of cartoon characters guides you through a feast of festering facts so horrible they're hard to believe. Featuring gross truths about the human body, food, animals, history, science, and even world records in horribleness, it's a real education in all things rotten,

5. 5000 Awesome Facts 2 (About everything) (031.02 Awe)

5000 Awesome facts about everything 2 features wonders of the Wild West, mega facts about moons, the spellbinding scoop on Harry Potter, and even the naked truth about underwear. Find out these answers in this book!

6. Unexplained Ancient Mysteries (930.1 Mat)

Where did the mysterious statues on Easter Island come from?

Did El Dorado, the lost land of gold, ever exist?

Was King Arthur a real king of Britain, or just a myth?

7. Dr. Seuss (813 For)

For more than 50 years, Dr. Seuss wrote and illustrated whimsical and wonderful children's books. People of all ages still read and enjoy his imaginative tales. Read all about this fantastic author in this book.

8. The Usborne Book of Know How (793.8 Ame)

This book contains the best of the classic Usborne KnowHow series, with ideas for magic tricks, science experiments, how to disguise yourself as a spy, and much more.

9. Scholastic Children's Atlas of Canada (912.71 Sch)

A children's atlas that uses maps, illustrations, and easy-to-follow text to explore the geography, history, and culture of Canada.

10.When the Worst Happens: Extraordinary stories of survival (613.6 KYI)

Features tips and techniques for surviving life threatening situations and includes stories of young people who survived cave-ins, shipwrecks, and plane crashes.

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