Two Truths and a Lie: Forces of Nature

Crazy-but-true stories about the natural world make this acclaimed nonfiction series perfect for fans of curiosities and wondersand anyone looking to explore ways to separate fact from fiction.This nonfiction chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 7 to 9 who are reading independently. ItDid you know that too many fidget spinners spinning in the same directioncouldhavean adverse effectonEarthsgravitational field? Or thatthe remains of a deceased loved one can be turned into a diamond? Or that the loudestknownsound in history was made bya volcanic eruptionin 1883, with the echoing blast circling the planetmore than threetimes?Welcome to Two Truths and a Lie: Forces of Nature! Youve heard of the game: Every story in this book is strange and astounding, but one out of every three is an outright lie. Picking out the fakes isnt as easy as you think, however. Some false stories are based on truth, and some of the true stories are just plain unbelievable! Dont be fooled by the photos that accompany each storyits going to take all your smarts and some clever research to ferret out the truth.From a man who gave himself an appendectomy to radio signals from other planets to eagles that have been trained to take out spy drones, the stories in this third installment in the Two Truths and a Lie series will amaze you! Just dont believe everything you read. . . .