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*Children's Miscellany Too: More Useless Information That's Essential to Know* from Chronicle Books
 
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Children's Miscellany Too: More Useless Information That's Essential to Know
from Chronicle Books
Ages 7+ 128 pages Chronicle Books October 2006 Hardcover    

This book is delicious dessert for the brain. Although you won’t be learning 90% of these particulars in school, sometimes occasions call for a little light reading. This book will prime children for their next encounters; they can impress their teachers, amuse their friends, and engross their siblings with some of the information contained within.

Children can turn to this book for answers to their quirky questions. Children's Miscellany Too is filled with the finer (but more out-of-the-ordinary) points of all kinds of information. Who knew historical, medical, mathematical, geographical, and chemical information could be so peculiar? Children with time on their hands can try the optical illusions and riddles or learn secret codes like Pigpen. The diversity of topics ensures there is something for every young reader. There are pop culture facts about The Simpsons, assorted film facts (Toto the dog’s real name was Terry), and Harry Potter references (find of what the character’s names mean). Read more collected knowledge in the first Children’s Miscellany book.

Descriptions, lists, advice, and records are all odds and ends of interest to children. Inside is a laughable, entertaining array of facts and figures to flabbergast the uniquely inquisitive mind. The tidbits of information on the page are visually portrayed with black and white drawings throughout the book.

This book could grip the most reluctant reader, and that is useful information to know.
 


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