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Children's Miscellany Too: More Useless Information That's Essential to Know

by Samantha Barnes, Niki Catlow, Matthew Morgan   |  Ages 9-12
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Children's Miscellany Too: More Useless Information That's Essential to Know
Children's Miscellany Too: More Useless Information That's Essential to Know

Eclectic trivia blend; enlightening and peculiarly fun.

The 'Children's Miscellany Too' is a delightful little trove for the curious mind. As someone who appreciates a quirky fact or an unusual how-to, you'll love the rollercoaster of information that this book provides. It's perfect for sparking conversations or just expanding your knowledge on the weird and wonderful.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Children's Miscellany Too: More Useless Information That's Essential to Know

by Samantha Barnes, Niki Catlow, Matthew Morgan   |  Ages 9-12
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ISBN: 9780811856393
Authors: Samantha Barnes, Niki Catlow, Matthew Morgan
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Date of Publication: 2006-09-21
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Adventure, Animals, Nature, Fantasy, Food, Adventure, Mystery, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.2
(rated by 40 readers)

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Do you know how to hypnotize a chicken? Why the sky is blue? Which animals are most commonly named "Jaws"? How to make invisible ink? Where to find the town of Ding Dong? How to turn your watch into a compass? What you get when you cross a vampire and a snowman? Find out in this essential collection of the smart, the silly, and the strange. You won't find such a collection of bizarre knowledge and fascinating facts anywhere else. Whether you want to know how to talk to foreign animals, what to do if zombies attack, when to eat jellyfish, what a cryptid is, or how to be a phrenologist, this book is for you.
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Eclectic trivia blend; enlightening and peculiarly fun.

The 'Children's Miscellany Too' is a delightful little trove for the curious mind. As someone who appreciates a quirky fact or an unusual how-to, you'll love the rollercoaster of information that this book provides. It's perfect for sparking conversations or just expanding your knowledge on the weird and wonderful.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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