Weird But True! Ripped from the Headlines

Real-Life Stories You Have to Read to Believe

Hardcover Library Binding
$21.90 US
On sale Jun 24, 2014 | 176 Pages | 9781426315152

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Have you ever heard about about Boston's Great Molasses flood of 1919, in which 21 people drowned in molasses?  Or the armless archer who used his feet to set a world record? These are just a few of the bizarre stories from history and today that you'll find in this exciting new addition to the Weird But True series. In keeping with Weird But True's signature style, this title features cool photos amd mind-bending stories that are almost too strange to believe!
National Geographic Kids believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling. In our books we hope children will find whatever excites them about our planet and encourages them to explore it: eye-popping facts, fun photos, fascinating history, stimulating science and technology, amazing animals, or just a brilliant story. View titles by National Geographic Kids

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Have you ever heard about about Boston's Great Molasses flood of 1919, in which 21 people drowned in molasses?  Or the armless archer who used his feet to set a world record? These are just a few of the bizarre stories from history and today that you'll find in this exciting new addition to the Weird But True series. In keeping with Weird But True's signature style, this title features cool photos amd mind-bending stories that are almost too strange to believe!

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National Geographic Kids believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling. In our books we hope children will find whatever excites them about our planet and encourages them to explore it: eye-popping facts, fun photos, fascinating history, stimulating science and technology, amazing animals, or just a brilliant story. View titles by National Geographic Kids