Books About Odd Historical Events

The Best Odd Historical Events Books for Kids

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Encyclopedia Brown's Second Record Book of Weird and Wonderful Facts

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1981

Encyclopedia Brown's Second Record Book of Weird and Wonderful Facts

By Donald J. Sobol, Bruce Degen (Illustrator)

Discover surprising facts about sports, animals, and more.

144 pages· 16,639 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 27 ratings

Hardcover

Summary: Dive into a world of intriguing trivia with Encyclopedia Brown as he uncovers fascinating facts about sports, animals, the human body, and school. What unexpected truths will you learn?

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