Stuff Kids Should Know: The Mind-Blowing Histories of (Almost) Everything (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781250622440)

WARNING: Contents of this book are cooler than they appear.

From the masterminds responsible for the beloved, award-winning podcast, Stuff You Should Know, comes a gut-busting and brain-bursting nonfiction book for young readers.

You know the deal. There's Language Arts, Math, Science and History. You have the color-coded folders and notebooks; you know the material. The classic subjects. But why isn't there a Stuff That Knocks Your Socks Off class, or Random Facts To Rock Your World?

Well, luckily, with Stuff Kids Should Know, an incomplete compendium of only the most interesting topics, you will find fascinating stories and facts that will melt your mind! From demolition derbies to Mr. Potato Head to the history of facial hair, this book is full of funny, surprising information that sparks curiosity and reveals the magic of knowledge.

For Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant, the founders of the massively popular podcast Stuff You Should Know, the everyday world can be extraordinary when you dig a little deeper into the "whys" and the "hows". With plenty of clever insights, silly illustrations, and an array of topics, this book digs deeper into stuff we all wish we knew more about. After all, who thought a rock would be a good idea for a pet? Well, let's find out...

Author: Chuck Bryant, Josh Clark
ISBN-10: 1250622441
ISBN-13: 9781250622440
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2023
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2023
Booklist 07/01/2023 pg. 56