Bibliograph

Stuff kids should know, the mind-blowing histories of (almost) everything, Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark ; contribution by Nils Parker ; [illustrations by Carly Monardo]

Type

Label

Stuff kids should know, the mind-blowing histories of (almost) everything, Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark ; contribution by Nils Parker ; [illustrations by Carly Monardo]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

1240L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Stuff kids should know

Oclc number

1391227079

Responsibility statement

Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark ; contribution by Nils Parker ; [illustrations by Carly Monardo]

Sub title

the mind-blowing histories of (almost) everything

Summary

"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..."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Mr. Potato Head : America's toy -- How to get lost : and seven ways to stay like that -- Demolition derbies : why we love to watch things go boom! -- Facial hair : the long and short of it -- Backmasking : when recording backward is moving forward -- Aging : do we gotta? -- The pet rock : the savior of 1975 (or the dumbest toy of the best decade) -- Do(ugh)nuts : the history of America's snack food -- The Jersey devil : hoo is the monster of the Pine Barrens -- Trillionaires : are they possible, and who will it be? -- The Scotland Yard Crime Museum : nothing to see here -- Well-witching : the ancient art of guessing with a stick -- Dog smells : canine scents and sense-ability -- Child prodigies : precocious mimics or tiny geniuses?

Target audience

pre adolescent

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