Weird But True from National Geographic
A birthday is fun and celebrating with Weird But True Birthdays is a great way to learn facts and celebrate the day.
For those who are not familiar with the series, National Geographic Kids Weird But True! was a television series and is still currently a book series.
Two of the books that were published recently are Weird But True! Birthdays and the hardcover gift book, Weird But True World 2023.
The books are filled with interesting facts and eye catching illustrations that will keep kids (and adults!) engaged in the content as they learn.
Weird But True! Birthdays
300 Fun-Tastic Facts to Celebrate
National Geographic Kids
isbn 978-1426373237
Pub Date 9/6/22
Synopsis
This fun-filled fact book takes the cake! Did you know that on each birthday, you are 31,536,000 seconds older than you were on your last birthday?
Or that the winner at the world birthday-cake-eating championship ate 14.5 pounds of cake in just under eight minutes?
How about that you likely share your birthday with about 20.8 million other people around the globe?
Unwrap 300 wacky facts and pictures showcasing the hilarious history, crazy coincidences, awesome astrological beliefs, and surprising statistics behind birthdays.
You’ll be blown away by the world’s craziest cakes, most elaborate decorations, and most grandiose gifts to ever commemorate a year in the life.
Suggested Ages
8 to 12 years old
Grades 3 to 7
Weird But True! World 2023
Incredible facts, awesome photos, and weird wonders―for THIS YEAR and beyond!
National Geographic Kids
isbn 978-1426373312
Pub Date 8/23/22
Synopsis
A 10 out 10 for gift giving!
Discover Earth’s strangest animals, natural formations, festivals, ancient wonders, news, and more in this newest addition to the wildly popular Weird But True! family―an annual compendium of everything Weird But True! fans love … and then some.
Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird.
From the troll doll bug of Suriname to the Bog Snorkeling Championships in Wales to a technicolor village in Indonesia, Weird But True! World offers an unparalleled, adventure-filled exploration of our world’s amazing uniqueness.
Suggested Ages
8 to 12 years old
Grades 3 to 7
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