Scholastic Book of Lists II

by Robert Stremme, James Buckley

Kids (and parents) will love the more than 250 new, fun, and fact-filled lists packed into Scholastic Book of Lists II. Building on the success of the original, this version features all-new material, with everything from "Champion Eaters" to helpful school information like "Famous Pharaohs." Every page contains a list that covers a specific aspect of pop culture, history, weather, science, the arts, animals, sports, and more.

The updated, kid-friendly design with numerous (and humorous) illustrations will appeal to kids, whether they are browsing for entertainment or quick homework help.Inside you'll find lists about:

• Good Knights
• U.S. Female Firsts
• Great World Empires
• Own Your Own Island
• Famous Castles
• Smallest Countries by Size
• Highest Waterfalls
• Phases of the Moon
• Deadliest Dinos
• Stinky Plants
• Real Names of Hip-Hop Stars
• Who's Who in Harry Potter
• Ugly Dog Winners
• Really, Really Poisonous Snakes
• Edible Insects
• Most Expensive Items Sold on eBay
• Famous U.F.O. Sightings
• NBA Big & Small
• NASCAR's Families
• and HUNDREDS MORE!

Ages: 11, 12, 9, 10
Interest Level: Grades 4 - 7
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: General Nonfiction, Reference

About the Authors

Robert Stremme

James Buckley James Buckley, Jr. has written about sports for more than 15 years, including a stint as the editorial projects manager for Sports Illustrated. Today, he is the editorial director of the Shoreline Publishing Group, a book, magazine, and Web site editorial services company. Buckley also is the author of nearly 20 sports books for children, including DK's Eyewitness Baseball and four baseball-themed Dorling Kindersley Readers.