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It's weird. It's true. And now, it's red, white, and blue! Explore the wonderfully wacky side of the United States of America Weird But True! style.
Calling all patriots! Get ready to explore wacky wonders, facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia about America's 50 states and territories! Did you know that there is a floating post office in Michigan? Or that a library book checked out by George Washington was returned to a New York City library 221 years late? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that the ink used to print U.S. paper money is magnetic? In this latest and greatest edition of Weird But True!, you'll encounter all kinds of bizarre people, places, events, and things that make our country great.
Calling all patriots! Get ready to explore wacky wonders, facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia about America's 50 states and territories! Did you know that there is a floating post office in Michigan? Or that a library book checked out by George Washington was returned to a New York City library 221 years late? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that the ink used to print U.S. paper money is magnetic? In this latest and greatest edition of Weird But True!, you'll encounter all kinds of bizarre people, places, events, and things that make our country great.
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208 pages, Library Binding
Published March 19, 2019
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National Geographic Kids
812 books276 followersWith more than 600 titles—including the popular Weird But True franchise and the New York Times Best Selling National Geographic Kids Almanac—National Geographic Kids Books is the recognized leader in nonfiction for kids. Published in 28 languages, NGK Books reaches approximately 85 million kids every year.
Offering K-12 educators resources that align to and support the Common Core State Standards, National Geographic has a long history of providing high-quality informational texts suitable for primary, upper elementary, and middle school English language arts, social studies, and science classrooms.
Offering K-12 educators resources that align to and support the Common Core State Standards, National Geographic has a long history of providing high-quality informational texts suitable for primary, upper elementary, and middle school English language arts, social studies, and science classrooms.
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April 11, 2022
I bet you didn’t know that it’s possible to sail from the Pacific Ocean to Idaho. And you’re probably not aware that three of the first five presidents were patriotic enough to die on July 4th. If you, like me, are into learning interesting and unique facts, then you’ll enjoy this latest entry in the Weird but True series.
The three hundred facts are all about the fifty states and Americans in general and cover a range of subjects including history, geography, science, and pop culture. National Geographic Kids always manages to both entertain and teach with these visually stimulating fact books. Pick one up and you’ll see that you can’t help but gain some trivial yet fun knowledge as you satisfy your curiosity about the weird but true facts therein.
I’ll share a few more fun facts:
When you drive 45 miles an hour over a section of highway in New Mexico, the vibrations from your car’s wheels play “America the Beautiful.”
Abraham Lincoln is in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
The name “skunk” comes from the Algonquian words for “pee” and “fox.”
Famous American cartoon character Scooby Doo’s full name is Scoobert-Doo.
The three hundred facts are all about the fifty states and Americans in general and cover a range of subjects including history, geography, science, and pop culture. National Geographic Kids always manages to both entertain and teach with these visually stimulating fact books. Pick one up and you’ll see that you can’t help but gain some trivial yet fun knowledge as you satisfy your curiosity about the weird but true facts therein.
I’ll share a few more fun facts:
When you drive 45 miles an hour over a section of highway in New Mexico, the vibrations from your car’s wheels play “America the Beautiful.”
Abraham Lincoln is in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
The name “skunk” comes from the Algonquian words for “pee” and “fox.”
Famous American cartoon character Scooby Doo’s full name is Scoobert-Doo.
July 22, 2020
TIL that President William Henry Harrison's inaugural address lasted longer than the movie Finding Nemo.
I will likely forget this fact in the next hour. But now everyone who has read this review has been enlightened. Take this knowledge with you, and let it shine a light on everyone you meet today, friends!
I will likely forget this fact in the next hour. But now everyone who has read this review has been enlightened. Take this knowledge with you, and let it shine a light on everyone you meet today, friends!
July 2, 2019
We received a free physical copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review!
Weird But True! readers, both new and veteran, will enjoy this fun little book filled with 300 fascinating facts about the fifty states!
Get ready to learn some quirky but true facts about the United States of America! This entertaining book will make you laugh, wonder, and utter a few 'wow's with its plethora of interesting facts.
Each fact is paired with a colorful background image or design that relates to the fact and bold text that makes it easy to read and retain.
We love these Weird But True! books and always enjoy reading them aloud to others and coming back to them later to see what we remembered. They always start interesting conversations and lead to even more learning!
This review and others like it can be found at Lazy Day Literature.
Weird But True! readers, both new and veteran, will enjoy this fun little book filled with 300 fascinating facts about the fifty states!
Get ready to learn some quirky but true facts about the United States of America! This entertaining book will make you laugh, wonder, and utter a few 'wow's with its plethora of interesting facts.
Each fact is paired with a colorful background image or design that relates to the fact and bold text that makes it easy to read and retain.
We love these Weird But True! books and always enjoy reading them aloud to others and coming back to them later to see what we remembered. They always start interesting conversations and lead to even more learning!
This review and others like it can be found at Lazy Day Literature.
May 25, 2019
This series always blows me away. The facts in this book are MIND BLOWING! But some of them are in fact weird. (The facts about Illinois are the weirdest for some reason,) but yeah, a great book to read. It was also really quick for me to get through, it took me an hour and twenty minutes to finish but, I gave it a five out of five, these books always meets my expectations.
January 30, 2022
I've always liked weird but true books. And If you don't/haven't read them then do yourself a favor and do. Fun act: The average New Yorker spends roughly 100 hours looking for parking.
August 15, 2019
This little book is a real jumble of quirky information. Just the sort of "facts" that middle school kids love. Odd stuff. Tickle the brain stuff that really doesn't have a whole lot of value in the scheme of things. But, still it's a fun book.
Kind of like a book of jokes in its value...... it occupies the mind, it fills time gaps when the readers are bored, it doesn't require organizational or mind bending energy. It is just a fun read. A fun bit of information. A simple good-to-have-on-hand type of book.
There is an alphabetized index at the back. Example: I'm from North Carolina and I wanted to see just what this little book has on our lovely state. I see that on pages 45, 56-57, and 168 there are some little known facts:
So you can find information that pertains to a specific area of the United States, or simply read through the book garnering Weird But True information about the USA. Fun!
DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate this review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
Kind of like a book of jokes in its value...... it occupies the mind, it fills time gaps when the readers are bored, it doesn't require organizational or mind bending energy. It is just a fun read. A fun bit of information. A simple good-to-have-on-hand type of book.
There is an alphabetized index at the back. Example: I'm from North Carolina and I wanted to see just what this little book has on our lovely state. I see that on pages 45, 56-57, and 168 there are some little known facts:
>>>Page 45 - A mile long island recently formed off the coast of the Outer Banks. (This one really surprised me as I hadn't heard about this. I will research this tidbit a bit further.)
>>>Pages 56-57 - The largest private home in America - The Biltmore Mansion. (I knew this and have actually visited.)
>>>Page 168 - Thousands of corn chip bags once washed ashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks. (I hadn't heard this and this is absolutely terrible! The Outer Banks are an absolutely beautiful Atlantic Coast treasure.)
So you can find information that pertains to a specific area of the United States, or simply read through the book garnering Weird But True information about the USA. Fun!
DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate this review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
June 28, 2019
Here is a sample of what to expect with this volume:
What is the official state snack of Utah?
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What is the official state snack of Utah?
For the full review: https://twobookwormsblog.wordpress.co... (You'll find the answer here!)
July 1, 2019
This is a fun fact book geared toward kids but interesting for adults as well. My middle grader loved this and I loved how much he loved it. Here's my full review: http://agoodreid.blogspot.com/2019/06...
February 3, 2020
Interesting and pointed out some things that I might look for as I travel.
February 16, 2020
My daughter and I enjoy this series.
February 17, 2021
Interesting little book and my kids enjoyed hearing some of the facts, but I felt it could have used a bit more information.
March 27, 2021
Awesome facts
August 4, 2022
We love the "Weird but True" series. We learned a lot of fun facts about our states, historical figures, animals, and our country.
September 27, 2022
I already knew one third of the facts but other than that it was good.
November 8, 2022
These books are always good for a chuckle!
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June 27, 2019
This engaging and unputdownable little book is chock full of the wackiest, zaniest, and coolest USA facts that you gotta read to believe! Young readers will have a blast exploring each fun page and walk away with some impressive new facts. Perfect for road trips!
October 5, 2019
This book is another example of adults being able to enjoy books geared toward children. I love NatGeo Kids books!
I really enjoyed reading this book and I learned quite a bit. Here are a few things I learned:
1. An NFL game lasts longer than 3 hrs. but the ball is only in play for an average of 11 minutes.
2. In 1965 the Ohio General Assembly made tomato juice Ohio’s official beverage. Adoption of an official beverage coincided with the Tomato Festival held in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. (I never knew this even though I grew up in Columbus and went to Jr. High in Reynoldsburg. )
3. California sea otters have pouches under their arms for storing rocks which they use for opening clams.
4. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was originally named From Kansas To Fairyland
5. There’s enough water in Lake Superior to flood all of North and South America in one foot of water.
6. The spelling of the word Pennsylvania on the Liberty Bell is mispelled Pensylvania.
It’s a short book at just over 200 pages, but it’s page after page of interesting facts that few people are aware of.
I think people of all ages would enjoy it and learn a lot from it.
I recommend this book to anyone of any age and will be reading more from NatGeo Kids.
I really enjoyed reading this book and I learned quite a bit. Here are a few things I learned:
1. An NFL game lasts longer than 3 hrs. but the ball is only in play for an average of 11 minutes.
2. In 1965 the Ohio General Assembly made tomato juice Ohio’s official beverage. Adoption of an official beverage coincided with the Tomato Festival held in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. (I never knew this even though I grew up in Columbus and went to Jr. High in Reynoldsburg. )
3. California sea otters have pouches under their arms for storing rocks which they use for opening clams.
4. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was originally named From Kansas To Fairyland
5. There’s enough water in Lake Superior to flood all of North and South America in one foot of water.
6. The spelling of the word Pennsylvania on the Liberty Bell is mispelled Pensylvania.
It’s a short book at just over 200 pages, but it’s page after page of interesting facts that few people are aware of.
I think people of all ages would enjoy it and learn a lot from it.
I recommend this book to anyone of any age and will be reading more from NatGeo Kids.
June 23, 2019
“Since 1888, the National Geographic Society has funded more than 12,000 research, exploration, and preservation Projects around the world.”
National Geographic Kids has a fun new series of “Weird But True” fun facts that will tickle and amaze readers of all ages. This newest guide is host to all sorts of weird information found right here in the United States.
Did you know that over 200 languages are spoken in the state of New York? Do you love French fries? About one-third of the veggies that U.S. kids eat are potatoes. George Washington Carver invented 300 uses for peanuts, including soap, hand lotion, and glue. In Chicago, the Tribune Building contains rocks from the great pyramid of Khufu in Giza, Egypt, the moon, Abraham Lincoln’s tomb, the Alamo in San Antonio and the Colosseum in Rome.
This little guide is perfect for readers who take an interest in the weird or unique fun facts about the United States. Parents and teachers can use this as a tool for kids to do their own research on the topics found within these pages to learn more. Fun colorful photos and illustrations share the strange and fun information for all to enjoy.
National Geographic Kids has a fun new series of “Weird But True” fun facts that will tickle and amaze readers of all ages. This newest guide is host to all sorts of weird information found right here in the United States.
Did you know that over 200 languages are spoken in the state of New York? Do you love French fries? About one-third of the veggies that U.S. kids eat are potatoes. George Washington Carver invented 300 uses for peanuts, including soap, hand lotion, and glue. In Chicago, the Tribune Building contains rocks from the great pyramid of Khufu in Giza, Egypt, the moon, Abraham Lincoln’s tomb, the Alamo in San Antonio and the Colosseum in Rome.
This little guide is perfect for readers who take an interest in the weird or unique fun facts about the United States. Parents and teachers can use this as a tool for kids to do their own research on the topics found within these pages to learn more. Fun colorful photos and illustrations share the strange and fun information for all to enjoy.
May 31, 2019
Totally love trivia!
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