Amazing True Stories

A collection of unusual stories that are hard to believe but true, in such categories as "Travel and Transportation," "Crime and Punishment," and "Accidents and Disasters."

THE GO-TO BOOK FOR PARENTS WANTING HELP WITH THAT TALK ... SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2016 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS It's one of the most amazing stories ever told -- and it's true! Funny, frank and embarrassment-free, THE AMAZING TRUE STORY OF HOW BABIES ARE MADE gives a fresh take on the incredible tale of where we all come from. REVIEWS: 'If you're looking for a book for children that's accessible but honest, sex positive and inclusive, THE AMAZING TRUE STORY OF HOW BABIES ARE MADE is pretty much perfect.' -- Child Magazine 'Common sense, facts, the delightful humour and illustrations will enable this book to be universally accessible and a joy to be shared. A must buy for all parents.' -- Buzzword Books 'Highly recommended ... a necessary addition to every parent library' -- ReadPlus.com.au 'It's the inclusive nature of the book as well as its light touches of humour that make it a worthy update of a perennially interesting subject' -- Sydney Morning Herald 'terrific, funny and explicit-in-a-good-way ... Destined to become a classic.' -- Weekend West

"A collection of stories that tell about the extraordinary, record-breaking feats of kids from all over the world. From the spectacular to the wacky, each entry will inspire and inform" Cf. Our choice, 2002.

Did you know that in 1932 the Australian army was called out to wage war on an invading army of 20,000...emus? Or that the first royal personage to arrive in Australia was the King of Iceland and he came as a convict? And how about the spooky phenomenon of the mischief-making Guyra Ghost? From Jim Haynes, one of our most successful and prolific tellers of yarns and bush tales, comes this ultimate collection of unbelievable true Australian stories: the unknown, the forgotten, the surprising, the truly weird and the completely inexplicable. Told with a refreshing understatement, Australia's Most Unbelievable True Stories vividly evokes a vanishing Australia when anything was possible, when characters were larger than life and the bizarre and strange were normal.

Accounts of twenty-two unbelievably strange but true happenings.

The Amazing True Stories of Pepito The Squirrel is based on the real life adventures of Pepito, who was injured when very young, and the retired physician who nurtured him back to good health."This was perhaps the finest care a squirrel without health insurance could receive in the United States." - The Boston GlobePepito's true story was documented in videos shared on social media. These caught the eye of a staff reporter of The Boston Globe. The article on the front page of The Boston Globe captivated readers from around the world!The physician is both author and illustrator. He writes in third person to give Pepito center stage. His poetic writing is amusing and fanciful. The vibrant illustrations originate from actual photography taken of Pepito The Squirrel.The words and illustrations transport the reader into Pepito's two worlds: one of human care (with a warm bed, nuts, and fresh pineapple), and the other of nature (with trees, dirt, moss, and other squirrels)!The Amazing True Stories of Pepito The Squirrel [Book 1] recounts Pepito's random encounter with the doctor, his physical therapy, his luxuries, and his gradual release back into nature.More Amazing True Stories of Pepito The Squirrel [Book 2] follows Pepito's adventures living in nature through the passing of the seasons.Your heart will melt as you experience each new adventure and illustration! You will want to share and read this with people of all ages!

This book is guaranteed to blow your mind. Really Weird Stuff II contains over 40 stories that seem too bizarre to be true─yet they are. If you liked Really Weird Stuff, you'll love Really Weird Stuff II. Here are a few of the many amazing oddities you will discover in Really Weird Stuff II: ● Superman curse ● "thoughtographs" ● dinosaurs among us ● time voyagers ● electric people ● ghost planes ● sky critters ● courtroom ghost ● signals from space ● UFO invasion ● goblin attack ● memory transplants Gregg Kanon has an extensive background in journalism, corporate public relations and counseling. He created "The Unknown," a weekly syndicated newspaper column, and is author of Really Weird Stuff, The Great UFO Hoax: The Final Solution to the UFO Mystery and Approaching Zero Time: How Terrestrial Black Holes Are Transforming the Earth. He holds a B.A. from the University of Arizona and an M.Ed. from Texas State University.

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