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MICHELLE HARRIS is an editor, researcher, and writer with 20 years of publishing experience. Harris has covered a wide range of topics, from science and the natural world to politics and current events. She has written several books for National Geographic Kids, including Weird But True and 5,000 Awesome Facts [About Everything!]. JULIE BEER has been a writer, editor, and researcher in publishing and radio for more than 20 years. She is a seasoned National Geographic Kids book contributor with a Weird But True specialty. View titles by Michelle Harris

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MICHELLE HARRIS is an editor, researcher, and writer with 20 years of publishing experience. Harris has covered a wide range of topics, from science and the natural world to politics and current events. She has written several books for National Geographic Kids, including Weird But True and 5,000 Awesome Facts [About Everything!]. JULIE BEER has been a writer, editor, and researcher in publishing and radio for more than 20 years. She is a seasoned National Geographic Kids book contributor with a Weird But True specialty. View titles by Michelle Harris

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