Totally Random Questions Volume 1: 101 Wild and Weird Q&As

by Melina Gerosa Bellows

Overview

Are there volcanoes in space? Is a cloud heavier than an elephant? Why don't woodpeckers get concussions? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this kid-friendly book of fun, fascinating Q&As!

Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 1 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more.

Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too!

Find more wacky Q&As in Totally Random Questions volumes 1-8, or tempt your trivia-loving kid with our fact-packed Totally Random Facts books!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593450307
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	01/04/2022
Series:	Totally Random Questions , #1
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 6.40(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	930L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Melina Bellows is the President of Fun Factory Press, a boutique publishing business specializing in children's nonfiction content. During her career at National Geographic, she created hundreds of new products and franchises, including the New York Times best-selling National Geographic Kids Almanac; and Weird But True!, a 30-book series that has collectively sold over 2.1M copies; and the recreation and reintroduction of National Geographic Kids magazine, now ranked as the #1 kids' magazine. She lives in Washington, D.C. with her two children, dog, cat and bearded dragon.

Table of Contents

About how many Stars exist in the universe? 9

True or False: A Sneeze blows out of your nose at 10 miles an hour [16 kmh]. 11

On average, how many Earthquake occur in a single day? 13

Why are Major League Baseball umpires required to wear Black Underwear? 15

True or False: A Cloud can weigh as much as an Elephant. 17

How much Halloween Candy is sold in the U.S. each year? 19

Which of these mountains is the Highest in the World? 21

How many noses does a Slug have? 23

How can you tell the Difference between a crocodile and an alligator? 25

True or False: The deadliest Tornado on record happened on the continent of Antarctica. 27

Why don't Woodpeckers get concussions? 29

True or False: There are no Volcanoes in sapce. 31

Where is the smallest Bone in your body? 33

Which of the following can Clean Poisons in soil? 35

How Many Hearts does a giant Pacific Octopus have? 37

Which is true about King Tut? 39

True or False: There are More Species of moths than butterflies. 41

What is Arachibutyrophobia? 43

True or False: There are no Green land mammals. 45

How many passengers survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic? 47

What is a group of Rhinoceroses called? 49

What is a Cucumber? 51

Where do Flamingos get their pink color from? 53

What is the planet Mercury made mostly of? 55

True or False: A Greyhound could beat a cheetah in a long-distance race. 57

True or False: Babies Blink more than adults. 59

How old was a Baby Woolly Mammoth discovered in 2007? 61

Which is the Hottest? 63

How long does it take your body to Fully Digest Fully Digest Food? 65

Raspberries are part of which plant family? 67

Bombardier Bettles have what extraordinary ability? 69

What is the only bird that can fly Backward? 71

True or False: The youngest person to Sail Solo around the world was 18 years old. 73

Why do Dogs Hate thunderstorms? 75

How long can an Astronaut's Footprints last on the moon? 77

True or False: you drink the Same Water as T. rex did millions of years ago. 79

How much does it cost to make a Penny? 81

What's more Lethal, a shark or a chair? 83

How long does an Eyelash last? 85

How many species of Gorilla are there? 87

How many Lightning Bolts strike Earth each day? 89

True or False: The man who invented the Pringles potato chip can was Buried in One. 91

Why do scientists think it's possible that life exists on Mars? 93

Which is the only organ in the human body that can Float? 95

True or False: The sun is a Star. 97

Where were Jack-o'-Lanterns invented? 99

How many species live in The Ocean? 101

True or False: Amelia Earhart died at sea. 103

What's the Fastest Creature in the animal world? 105

Which is the only food that Never Goes Bad? 107

True or False: Cats Purr only when they are happy. 109

What is Unique to every person? 111

True or False: Hermit Crabs got their name because they prefer to live alone. 113

How deep is the Deepest part of the ocean? 115

True or False: A Banana Peel can be used to clean your hands and shine your shoes. 117

True or False: Your fingernails and toenails grow at the Same Rate. 119

True or False: Butterflies taste with their Feet. 121

What produces most of Earth's Oxygen? 123

True or False: The London Bridge that kept falling down is now located in Scotland. 125

How many gallons of Blood does the human heart circulate through the body per day? 127

What is the Heaviest Animal of all time? 129

True or False: Your ears and nose Never Stop Growing. 131

If you played the Saxophone in Space, how would it sound? 133

Where is the town with the Longest Name in the world located? 135

True or False; A Rainbow is always in the shape of an arc. 137

True or False: The Most Stolen food in the world is cheese. 139

How many types of Bacteria are in a dog's mouth? 141

True or False: The shape of Earth is a Perfect Sphere. 143

True or False: Yawns are contagious. 145

True or False: Animals have held Public Office. 147

Where is the Rainiest Place on Earth? 149

True or False: Brushing and Flossing your teeth can protect your memory. 151

What do humans and zebras have in common? 153

How much of the ocean is Unexplored? 155

True or False: Horses can't Sleep Standing Up. 157

True or False: One Quarter of the world's Hazelnuts are used in Nutella. 159

What did Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and rapper Notorious B.I.G. have in common? 161

Which is the Coldest? 163

True or False: Some animals can Walk on Water. 165

How big was the First Cell Phone? 167

True or False: Insects are commonly eaten throughout the world. 169

Which of the following is true about Abraham Lincoln? 171

True or False: A goldfish will Turn Pale without enough sunlight. 173

Which of these is the Tallest Building in the world? 175

True or False: You are made up mostly of Water. 177

What is written on William Shakespeare's Grave? 179

How long was the world's Longest Tennis Math? 181

True or False: The Ostrich and the T. Rex are related. 183

How long does it take the average person to Fall Asleep? 185

Which of these Dog Breeds is considered the most Intelligent? 187

True or False: Hot water Freezes Faster than cold water. 189

When Hawaii and Alaska were admitted to the United States, who Redesigned the American Flag? 191

What killed the Dinosaurs? 193

True or False: Trees can Communicate with one another. 195

How Fast does a storm's wind speed need to be to be classified as a Hurricane? 197

True or False: You can find out the temperature by counting a Cricket's Chirps. 199

You can tell a horse is Smiling by looking at what part of its body? 201

True or False: You are Taller in space. 203

True or False: The first passengers on a hot-air balloon were a Duck, a Sheep, and a Rooster. 205

How many people live on Earth? 207

True or False: Ancient Egyptians kept cats as pets. 209

Spot the 7 Random Differences 211

Index 212

Photo Credits 214

Credits 215

Editorial Reviews

Praise for VOLUME 1:
“The book is laid out in a fun and attractive format that allows kids to feel like they are breezing through it, making it ideal for reluctant or struggling readers…. An appealing, accessible book for kids who enjoy trivia and learning new things.” —Kirkus Reviews

Praise for VOLUME 2:
"... introduces inquisitive readers to even more fabulously random things they didn’t know they wanted to know. With this second book in the series, readers will learn if birds sweat, how old they would be on Mars, what happens to astronauts’ urine when they’re in space, where hot chocolate comes from, and even whether pigeons can do math. While many of the questions lean toward the sciences, some important historical subjects are covered too, such as information about Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks. The book’s format features bright pictures and collages on the pages where the questions are posed, with the answers shown on the following page. Each answer is expanded upon as well as supplemented by an “Instant Genius” fact that readers will enjoy impressing friends and family with. A variety of font styles, sizes, and colors as well as informational text boxes make the pages lively and interesting without appearing overly cluttered. The layout makes the book feel accessible to a range of ages and reading abilities; it is well suited for browsing independently or sharing in groups. A fun read for anyone curious about the world’s oddities." — Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2021-10-26
What is arachibutyrophobia? Does it have something to do with needles, spiders, or peanut butter? We have an answer for that!

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night wondering where the rainiest place on Earth is? (It’s in India, by the way.) Did you ever think about cleaning your shoes or your hands with a banana peel? Well, now you might. Maybe you wonder whether you’re drinking the same water as a Tyrannosaurus rex? Filled with off-the-wall musings followed by clear answers presented in a way that even very young readers can grasp, everyone in the family will get a kick out of exploring these fun facts. Each question is introduced on a full page with eye-catching, full-color graphics. When readers turn the page, they encounter a short, basic answer along with more in-depth information and explanation and, often, additional related facts. The book is laid out in a fun and attractive format that allows kids to feel like they are breezing through it, making it ideal for reluctant or struggling readers. The subject matter covered includes outer space, sports, geology, history, human anatomy, and more. Perennially popular topics such as ancient Egypt, domestic animals, and extreme weather give this broad appeal.

An appealing, accessible book for kids who enjoy trivia and learning new things. (game, index, photo credits) (Nonfiction. 8-12)

Kirkus Reviews