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National Geographic Almanac 2019

A hefty yet thoroughly absorbing reference for most public libraries.

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The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales

Complete but a bit esoteric, this selection is recommended for research or college libraries only.
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1,411 Quite Interesting Facts To Knock You Sideways

Perfectly readable and insightful, this book is a fine addition to a shelf of browse-worthy titles or quick reads to pass the time.
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Inspired Baby Names from Around the World: 6,000 International Names and the Meaning Behind Them

While readers can browse this book, it's intended for those putting extensive time and investigation into naming their child. Names can sometimes be tough to live up to. But from Aaron (Hebrew) to Zuri (Swahili), there will be plenty of conversation, controversy, and debate inspired by these pages.
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The Mother of All Booklists: The 500 Most Recommended Nonfiction Reads for Ages 3 to 103

Appropriate as an additional purchase for a parent-teacher collection.
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Horologicon: A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language

Get ready to be impressed and entertained…and amaze your friends with your newfound vocabulary as well.
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The Things That Nobody Knows: 501 Mysteries of Life, the Universe and Everything

This book goes beyond pop culture interest to engage those truly interested in scientific taxonomies; it's one of those rare books patrons won't want to put down and will be talking about for hours around the water cooler. Significant YA appeal as well.
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