Expanded Edition: 350 Fascinating Facts About the Fifty States
National Geographic Kids
May 5, 2026
Hardcover Reinforced Library Binding
Juvenile Nonfiction / Curiosities & Wonders / Places / United States / History / United States
Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7
It's weird. It's true. And now, it's red, white, and blue! Explore the wonderfully wacky side of the United States of America in Weird But True! style—updated with 50 new facts to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!
Did you know that there is a floating post office in Michigan? Or that a library book checked out by George Washington was returned to a New York City library 221 years late? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that the ink used to print U.S. paper money is magnetic? In this latest book in the Weird But True! series, you'll encounter all kinds of bizarre people, places, events, and things that make our country unique.
This all-American Weird But True! is sure to entertain at Fourth of July barbecues, Team USA watch parties, America 250 celebrations and all year round—just don't pass the potato candy, which was a truly weird treat during colonial times.
Get ready to explore wonders, facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia about America's 50 states and territories!
Did you know that there is a floating post office in Michigan? Or that a library book checked out by George Washington was returned to a New York City library 221 years late? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that the ink used to print U.S. paper money is magnetic? In this latest book in the Weird But True! series, you'll encounter all kinds of bizarre people, places, events, and things that make our country unique.
This all-American Weird But True! is sure to entertain at Fourth of July barbecues, Team USA watch parties, America 250 celebrations and all year round—just don't pass the potato candy, which was a truly weird treat during colonial times.
Get ready to explore wonders, facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia about America's 50 states and territories!