Useless Information That's Essential to Know
Do you know . . . . . . how to milk a cow? . . . the symptoms of a venomous spider's bite? . . . where to find the fastest rollercoasters?
You won't find such an eclectic collection of fascinating facts anywhere else. Whether you want to know how to beat an alligator in a fight, ways to speak in secret code, which insects are edible, or what the heck scolionophobia means, this is the book for readers both young and old.
January 1, 2006
The essentiality of this compendium of unusual facts (the names of animal homes, the history of underpants, edible insects, etc.) is debatable--it may appeal to trivia enthusiasts, but the lack of an index, the small, rather un-enticing black-and-white drawings, and the sheer range of topics will limit its use.
(Copyright 2006 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)