ANIMAL FACTOPIA!, a book that will make you ROAR with laughter. Discover facts about escaping penguins, farting zebras, leaping dolphins, snorting elephants, dancing bears, and more—all connected in weird and wonderful ways.

Did you know that beavers have orange teeth? Or that some monkeys floss their teeth using bird feathers? Or that one species of bird can walk underwater? Or that alligators stay underwater for longer by swallowing rocks? Or that sea otters use rocks to crack open prey?

Welcome to ANIMAL FACTOPIA!, a purrfectly amazing world of facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Every fact in this book is connected to the next in a fascinating web of information, where you will leapfrog from topic to topic in surprising and hilarious ways. Sometimes your path branches and you can slide down a rabbit hole to a totally different, but still connected, part of the book. Discover where your curiosity will take you!

Perfect Desserts for Sharing by Tracey Zabar is a delectable collection of recipes for making petite cakes, the perfect go-to when you want a tiny treat to share. Ranging from Bundts to fanciful mini-cakes, the author has scaled down traditional cake recipes to yield just enough for 2-6 people. Organized by season when fresh ingredients are at their peak. Enticing photos by Ellen Silverman. Published by Rizzoli.

CALI BAJA CUISINE: Tijuana Tacos, Ensenada Aguachiles, San Diego Cali Burritos + more by Michael A. Gardiner presents the vibrant flavors of Baja California to motivate home cooks to recreate the flavor forward and passionate cuisine, inspired by the sea, and the land.

The Baja region has a wealth of distinctive ingredients from the ocean and the land such as: the fish of Popotla, San Diego’s sea urchins, the wine of the Valle de Guadalupe, California artichokes or the ubiquitous avocados on both sides of the border. Baja chefs, street stand vendors and home cooks use these ingredients and flavors to create dishes from old homes elsewhere. The mission of this book is to help it be the next big thing out of your kitchen. Featuring a mix of both traditional and modern takes on signature Baja dishes, such as: Crab with Pickled Asparagus in Guajillo –Pork Broth; Cantaloupe Aguachile al Estilo de Californios, Puerto Nuevo-style Lobster Tortas; Golden Beet Pozole; and Smoked Pulled Lamb Shoulder with Seared Tomatillo. Published by Rizzoli.

125 WACKY ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS, all the weird, wonderful, and downright bizarre landmarks from around the world. Going on a road trip? See the silly side of travel as you explore the wackiest landmarks from around the world — a place where you can walk in real dinosaur tracks, a hotel where you sleep in an igloo, a crazy beard festival, a UFO museum, and so much more. You won’t believe our world is full of so many bizarre and wonderful places! Published by National Geographic Kids.

AGAVE SPIRITS, the Past, Present and Future of Mezcals, a true celebration of how a community’s respect for its biodiversity can create liquid magic. Essential reading for mezcal connoisseurs and amateurs interested in unlocking the past of a delightful distillate, this book tells the tale of the most flavorful and memorable spirits humankind has ever sipped and savored. Published by Norton.