This book offers incredible facts and mind-boggling tidbits to wow friends and family, for children age 8 to 12. Did you know a giraffe’s eye is as big as a Ping-Pong ball? Or that 19 million hot dogs are sold at major league baseball games annually? Or that there’s only one bone in your body not connected to another? This book, based on favorites from the National Geographic Kids magazine, is full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy knowledge nuggets in various categories, from amphibians to black holes to the gold rush. Bold, colorful photographs in a supersize format and spectacular information make for a great combination for curious kids eager to learn more about the world. (This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)