Knowledge Nuggets and Fascinating Facts for Kids

Updated June 12, 2026
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What's the actually factually difference?
Wilsher, Jane
Paper Book
An amusing fact-packed encyclopedia based on the fun question, 'What's the difference between?'. This collection of over 150 similar-but-different comparisons is perfect for quizzing with friends and family.
The Atlas Obscura explorer's guide for the world's most adventurous kid
Thuras, Dylan
Paper Book
This New York Times bestseller is a thrilling expedition to 100 of the world's most surprising, mysterious, and weird-but-true places, offering a "delectable sampler of wonders" (Kirkus) perfect for any curious kid fascinated by science, geography, and adventure.
Yes! No? Maybe so...
Beer, Julie (Children's author)
Paper Book
Do robots have emotions? What would happen if you jumped into a black hole? Can plants ... hear things? Find the answers to these and even more far-flung questions in this quirky, super-stuffed curiosity quencher. Some questions have simple answers. And other questions?...
Lost mysteries : history's greatest secrets, legends & hidden treasures
Towler, Paige
Paper Book
History is full of the weird, wild, and wacky--and in this interactive adventure book with 250+ photos, middle grade readers uncover the incredible mysteries of our world Kids ages 7+ will discover why history is the coolest subject ever with mind-blowing stories about  ancient...
Oddball animals : 2,501 fantastic facts about the weirdest, wackiest, and wildest creatures on earth
Mattern, Joanne
Paper Book
From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac comes a colorful, fun-filled book devoted to the odd, fascinating, and unusual animals that share our planet. From the weirdest mammals and birds, to reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish you may not...
The Who Was? trivia book
Elling, Brian
Paper Book
History's most famous figures are showcased in this funny and factual trivia book, based on the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series! What do you get when you mix Jeopardy-style fun facts with the subjects in the ever-popular Who Was? series? The Who...
The museum of odd body leftovers : a tour of your useless parts, flaws, and other weird bits
Poliquin, Rachel
Paper Book
"Kids and adult alike will love poring over the different sections of this book and will delight in informing their friends and family members of the facts they've learned."--School Library Journal ★ A perfect book for engaging kids in STEM: This...
National Geographic Kids: Weirdest Animals on the Planet
Disney
Paper Book
A tour of the human body : amazing numbers-fantastic facts
Berne, Jennifer
Paper Book
This picture book for young readers is a tour of the human body revealing the wonders of how it all works -- with some astonishing numbers and fascinating facts along the way. From our eyes to our toes, kids will find...
This day in history for kids : 1,001 remarkable moments & fascinating facts
Bova, Dan
Paper Book
Embark on an exciting adventure through world history in 1,001 fun facts for every day of the year--the perfect gift for history buffs ages 8-12! Discover extraordinary events, notable people, and incredible inventions from early civilization up to the 21st century! ...
Factology: Dinosaurs: Open Up a World of Information!
Paper Book
Factology: Dinosaurs is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.  Did you know that a Tyrannosaurus rex needed to eat the same amount daily as 80 people?  Unearth a bygone world beyond...
50 things you should know about inventions
Gifford, Clive
Paper Book
Every aspect of modern life has been shaped by the ideas of ingenious inventors, many of them tinkering away in small workshops or even their garden sheds. Packed with facts and figures, discover the masterminds behind some of the world's most incredible...

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