Professor Poppy's Weird & Wacky History for Curious Kids: Crazy-But-True Facts & Funny Stories You Won't Learn in School (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798267343497)

History that kids actually beg to read-short, true, and a little bit wild.

Meet Professor Poppy, your child's funny time-travel guide through the strangest corners of the past. In fast, bite-size chapters, kids discover real inventions, rulers, animals, disasters, and traditions that prove truth is stranger than fiction.

Inside, curious readers will find:
- Mind-bending inventions: how a melted candy bar inspired the microwave
- Wacky royals & weird rules: the fashions and laws that make kids say "Wait...really?"
- Heroic animals: from messenger pigeons to elephants that changed a battle
- Bizarre cures: remedies so odd they'll never forget them
- Epic adventures: explorers, maps, and journeys that reshaped the world
- Strange traditions & fads: from powdered wigs to truly questionable trends
- Disasters that changed history: volcanoes, fires, and storms that shaped cities

Why kids and parents love this book
- Short, high-interest chapters that turn "one more page" into "one more story"
- "Time Traveler Trivia" for car rides, class share-outs, and family game night
- Confidence-building "wow" facts kids can retell at school
- Clean humor and verified facts written and reviewed with educators

What's included:

• 235+ pages of illustrated nonfiction for ages 7-12 (Grades 2-6)
• Expanded glossary of 75+ history words with meaningful Illustrations
• A world timeline of 101 milestone moments that changed history
• 101 trivia questions to test what they learned
• Wacky letters written by Kids
• "Your Turn to Make History" finale that builds courage, kindness, and creativity

Perfect for:

• Readers ages 7-12 (Grades 2-6) who think history is "boring"
• Teachers and homeschoolers who want reliable, high-engagement texts
• Gift-givers looking for a screen-free hit for holidays and birthdays

Give your child a history book they'll talk about all year-clear, funny, and unforgettable.

Author: Poppy
ISBN-13: 9798267343497
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 09/28/2025
Pages: 236
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d