Overview
What’s weird about U.S. presidents? Plenty! From Abraham Lincoln’s knack for gross pranks to Benjamin Harrison’s fear of electricity, you’ll discover weird but true facts about our nation’s leaders—updated to include our most recent presidents and a special feature on presidential pets!
Did you know that Ulysses S. Grant got a speeding ticket riding his horse—twice? Or that President McKinley had a pet parrot that whistled "Yankee Doodle Dandy" duets with him? This updated installment in the Weird But True! Know-It-All series is a guide to U.S. presidents, their lives, work, and—of course—some of the silliest and weirdest things about them. Like Nixon's insistence on wearing a suit at all times, even at the beach, or Obama's secret life as a comic nerd!
This expanded edition features a brand-new profile on President Biden, additional information about the Trump presidency and the 2024 election, as well as a roundup of famous first pets. Get ready to learn about the most influential people in our country's past, and how they have shaped our future.
Jam-packed with photos, illustrations, and loads of surprising facts and stats, the Weird But True! Know-It-All series is the anything-but-boring way to boost your brain!
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Weird But True! Know-It-All: Middle Ages
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Weird But True! Know-It-All: Weather & Natural Disasters
Did you know that Ulysses S. Grant got a speeding ticket riding his horse—twice? Or that President McKinley had a pet parrot that whistled "Yankee Doodle Dandy" duets with him? This updated installment in the Weird But True! Know-It-All series is a guide to U.S. presidents, their lives, work, and—of course—some of the silliest and weirdest things about them. Like Nixon's insistence on wearing a suit at all times, even at the beach, or Obama's secret life as a comic nerd!
This expanded edition features a brand-new profile on President Biden, additional information about the Trump presidency and the 2024 election, as well as a roundup of famous first pets. Get ready to learn about the most influential people in our country's past, and how they have shaped our future.
Jam-packed with photos, illustrations, and loads of surprising facts and stats, the Weird But True! Know-It-All series is the anything-but-boring way to boost your brain!
Can't get enough Weird But True? There's a whole universe of books to discover! Check out:
Weird But True! Know-It-All: Ancient Egypt
Weird But True! Know-It-All: Greek Mythology
Weird But True! Know-It-All: Middle Ages
Weird But True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government
Weird But True! Know-It-All: Weather & Natural Disasters
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