Explorers, Presidents, and Toilets
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Explorers, Presidents, and Toilets

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator)

Part of the My Weird School Fast Facts series

A humorous and informative book about the history of the United States.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 173 ratings
192 pages· 12,755 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Join A.J. and Andrea on a wild journey through U.S. history, uncovering strange truths like glowworm lanterns in WWI and surprising omissions in the Declaration of Independence. Packed with quirky facts and fun illustrations, this book invites curious minds to explore the oddities of the past. Whether you're a history buff or just love a good laugh, dive into a world where history is anything but boring. How many Americans face toilet-related mishaps each year? Find out in this entertaining adventure that makes learning a blast!

From the publisher

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that the word “independence” never appears in the Declaration of Independence? Did you know that soldiers in World War I collected thousands of glowworms in jars to help them see at night?!Learn more weird-but-true U.S. history facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series. This all-new series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of photos and illustrations.Whether you’re a kid who wants to learn more about our country’s history or simply someone who wants to know how many Americans are involved in toilet-related injuries each year, this is the book for you!With more than 11 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
12,755
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
770L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about the history of the United StatesBooks about American history
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~R
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
190180
Publication
Published
June 20, 2017
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062306234

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