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

By:

Bryant, Chuck, 1971-

Contributor(s):

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2023.Edition: 1st ed; Young reader's edDescription: 188 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

9781250622440 (hardcover)

Subject(s):

Curiosities and wonders -- Juvenile literature

Genre/Form:

Trivia and miscellanea.

DDC classification:

031.02 23

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.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
J Non-Fiction 000-099	West Grey Durham Branch Shelves	Non-fiction	J 031.02 BRY (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		33321003236438

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"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.

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