The Big Book of Useless History Knowledge
250 of the Coolest, Weirdest, and Most Unbelievable History Facts You Won't Be Taught in School
$24.79
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
30 June 2026
Summary
An encyclopedia of mind-bogglingly random history facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave.
Heard about King Henry II’s polar bear that was allowed to swim in the River Thames? Or the Filipino soldier who refused to believe that WWII was over and continued to fight until the 1970s? Do you know which US president was a champion wrestler before taking office?
In this compendium of obscure facts, readers will be treated to baffling history knowledge they would neve…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781916745193 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1916745199 |
| Author: | Liz Kay, Kay Wolfersperger, Lauren Radley, Neon Squid |
| Publisher: | Priddy Books |
| Imprint: | Priddy Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 30 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 1.09kg |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 223mm x 263mm |
| Series: | Useless Knowledge |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
Critics Review
This book is a perfect way to engage students who may otherwise be reluctant readers […] beware, it is hard to put down once opened. A perfect addition to browsable nonfiction shelves that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. * School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW *
A hefty helping of need-to-know information, from gross nature facts to how tardigrades, tortoises, and toilets function in space. The barrage of artfully selected, must-share revelations that follow will keep even casual browsers riveted. * Kirkus Reviews *
There are plenty of brilliant, encyclopaedic, fact books on the market. The Big Book of Useless Knowledge is a great addition, expanding upon each fact, explaining it further in an accessible and entertaining style. * Armadillo Magazine *
Liz Kay
Written by experts including RAF museum curator Dr. Hattie Hearn, teacher and educational inclusivity expert Melody Triumph, and TikTok historian Scott Webber.
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