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22 full-color, full-page spreads convey the power and strength of the most ordinary things in a unique and amazing way. Did you know that if the strands of a spider's web were increased to the width of a pencil -- a pencil! -- it would be able to stop a 747 plane in mid-flight? That's strong, and it's the kind of "oh wow!" information brought to life with a stunning visual punch this series is known for. Other examples include: -How strong is gravity? -How strong is a shark bite? -What is the strongest magnet? The strongest glue? -How strong is the world's strongest animal -- and what is it?