More exciting than a video game, this boredom-busting book is an explosion of information about sensational topics kids love: dessert, amusement parks, underwear, pirates, famous criminals, marsupials, ancient Egypt, famous landmarks, you name it! The new 5,000 Facts (About Everything) 2 has even more brain and eye candy rolled into one beautifully designed, high-octane treasure trove that captures kids’ attention and keeps them yearning to learn more. Hardcover, 224 pages, 2014. Ages 8+.