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A wild, weird-but-true history book for curious kids ages 7-12.

Wish your child would choose a book over a screen -- especially when it comes to learning history? This book turns "history is boring" into "tell me one more!" with short, crazy-but-true stories that even reluctant readers devour.

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

Inside your child will discover:

• Mind-bending inventions - including how a melted candy bar helped inspire the microwave and other "oops" moments that changed the world.

• Wacky royals & weird rules - fashion, laws, and royal habits that make kids say, "Wait... really?!"

• Heroic animals - from messenger pigeons to elephants and dogs whose real-life bravery turned battles and rescued humans.

• Bizarre cures & gross remedies - so strange (and safe to laugh at) that kids will never forget the real history behind them.

• Epic adventures - kid-friendly tales of explorers, maps, and journeys that reshaped the world.

• Strange traditions & wild fads - from powdered wigs to truly questionable trends that make today's fashions look normal.

• Disasters that changed history - volcanoes, fires, and storms that destroyed cities -- and helped build new ones.

Why kids (and parents) love Professor Poppy:

• Short, high-interest chapters that feel like fun stories -- not schoolwork -- so even reluctant readers keep turning pages.

• "Time Traveler Trivia" questions that turn car rides, family dinners, and class share-outs into quick history games.

• Confidence-boosting "wow" facts kids can retell to friends, classmates, and teachers.

• Clean humor and kid-appropriate explanations -- all facts are researched and reviewed with educators.

• Screen-free entertainment that still feeds their curiosity and love of learning.

What's inside the book:

• 235+ pages of illustrated nonfiction for ages 7-12 (Grades 2-6).

• An expanded glossary of 75+ history words with fun, meaningful illustrations so kids understand what they're reading.

• A world timeline of 101 milestone moments that helps kids see how the stories fit together.

• 101 trivia questions to test what they learned -- and challenge parents too.

• Wacky "letters written by kids" that bring past time periods to life in a funny, relatable way.

• A "Your Turn to Make History" finale that inspires courage, kindness, and creativity in their everyday life.

Perfect for:

• Curious kids ages 7-12 who think history is "boring" but love weird facts and funny stories.

• Parents and grandparents looking for a screen-free, educational gift that kids actually want to read.

• Teachers and homeschoolers who need a high-engagement history resource for Grades 2-6.

• Fans of Weird But True and National Geographic Kids who want more history-focused fun.

Give your child a history book they'll talk about all year -- clear, funny, and unforgettable. If they love weird facts, wild stories, and laughing while they learn, scroll up and add this book to your cart today.

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• Publication Date: September 22, 2025
• Text-to-Speech: Disabled
• Lending: Disabled
• Print Length: 237 Pages
• File Size: 430 KB