Title: The Big Book of Useless History Knowledge: 250 of the Coolest, Weirdest, and Most Unbelievable History Facts You Won't Be Taught in School
Publisher: Neon Squid
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1684495857
ISBN 13: 9781684495856
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Wolfersperger, Kay; Kay, Liz; Radley, Lauren
Condition: New

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An encyclopedia of mind-bogglingly random history facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave.

Heard about King Henry II's polar bear that was allowed to swim in the River Thames? Or the Japanese soldier who refused to believe that WWII was over and continued to fight until the 1970s? Do you know which US president was a champion wrestler before taking office?

In this compendium of obscure facts, readers will be treated to baffling history knowledge they would never learn at school. Broken into chapters including royals and leaders, sports, and food, a team of experts has scoured the margins to find the silliest and most pointless history facts that the world has to offer.

Accompanied by hilarious illustrations, kids will meet characters like Wojtek the orphaned bear cub who was enlisted in the Polish army, discover which famous explorer used his own poop to help him escape during a blizzard, and learn why hot cross buns were believed to keep away evil spirits. They will also unearth completely useless information, including which US city held a funeral for 30,000 pizzas.

(SPOILER: the information in this book isn’t really useless. It will inspire, shock, and amuse the reader―and maybe spark an interest that will last a lifetime. It just won’t help you with any exams!)

About the Authors

Neon Squid creates beautiful nonfiction books for inquisitive kids (and kids at heart). We believe the most amazing stories are real ones, so our books are for children who want to decipher ancient scrolls, orbit distant stars, and dive into the deepest oceans. Our books are a labor of love―written by experts, illustrated by the best artists around, and produced using the finest materials, including sustainably sourced paper. We hope that by reading them kids are encouraged to further explore the world around them.

Kay Wolfersperger is a designer and illustrator based out of Savannah, GA. Her lively, colorful work often explores humor and positivity.

Liz Kay is a British illustrator whose books include The History of Everywhere and My Met Sticker Collection.

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