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 in Weird But True! style—updated with 50 new facts to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!
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 book in the Weird But True! series, you'll encounter all kinds of bizarre people, places, events, and things that make our country unique.
This all-American Weird But True! is sure to entertain at Fourth of July barbecues, Election Day watch parties, and all year round—just don't pass the potato candy, which was a truly weird treat during colonial times.
Get ready to explore wonders, facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia about America's 50 states and territories!
Can’t get enough Weird But True? There’s a whole universe of books to discover! Check out:
Weird But True! New York City
Weird But True! Sharks
Weird But True! Disney
Weird But True! Dinosaurs
Weird But True! Space
...and A LOT more!
National Geographic Kids believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling, and our children’s books bring the best of this incredible world directly to readers' hands. Fun, colorful, and jam-packed with cool info, Nat Geo Kids books are also fact-checked, expert-reviewed, and 100 percent human-made—and from the only kids’ brand with roots in a world-class scientific organization. From leveled readers to photo-rich almanacs and from baby animals to dangerous dinosaurs, Nat Geo Kids has a book that will spark curiosity and ignite wonder in every young explorer!
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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 in Weird But True! style—updated with 50 new facts to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!
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 book in the Weird But True! series, you'll encounter all kinds of bizarre people, places, events, and things that make our country unique.
This all-American Weird But True! is sure to entertain at Fourth of July barbecues, Election Day watch parties, and all year round—just don't pass the potato candy, which was a truly weird treat during colonial times.
Get ready to explore wonders, facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia about America's 50 states and territories!
Can’t get enough Weird But True? There’s a whole universe of books to discover! Check out:
Weird But True! New York City
Weird But True! Sharks
Weird But True! Disney
Weird But True! Dinosaurs
Weird But True! Space
...and A LOT more!
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National Geographic Kids believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling, and our children’s books bring the best of this incredible world directly to readers' hands. Fun, colorful, and jam-packed with cool info, Nat Geo Kids books are also fact-checked, expert-reviewed, and 100 percent human-made—and from the only kids’ brand with roots in a world-class scientific organization. From leveled readers to photo-rich almanacs and from baby animals to dangerous dinosaurs, Nat Geo Kids has a book that will spark curiosity and ignite wonder in every young explorer!
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