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The Big Book Of Useless Knowledge

Name: The Big Book Of Useless Knowledge
ISBN: 9781917069069

By Neon Squid

Could you really walk on custard, while lizards squirt blood and camels lose their humps?

quirky entertaining educational

Genres

Non-fiction Humour

What is The Big Book Of Useless Knowledge about?

Discover 250 astonishing facts that you won't find in school textbooks. From lizards that shoot blood from their eyes to ancient Romans using urine as mouthwash, this book is packed with bizarre and fascinating tidbits. Learn about prehistoric camels without humps, tortoises that travelled to the Moon and back, and even how to walk on custard. Accompanied by humorous illustrations, these quirky facts will entertain and inspire curiosity in readers aged 8 to 10.

Pages

160 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2024

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