Inside this Discovery Kids? pocket-size guide, info-hungry readers will find hundreds of incredible facts and full-color photos on hot subjects-all presented with a fresh approach that's totally kid-oriented. Who wouldn't want to know that the pirate Blackbeard was so bloodthirsty that he shot his first mate just to strike fear into the hearts of his crew?The text is hip, quirky, and slightly irreverent without compromising the science aspect. Youngsters will also find an extra-credit trivia section that allows them to learn even more supercool facts. Fun to read and easy to carry, fitting right into a pocket or backpack. Kids will love taking it along wherever they go!