True Tales That Are Too Wild to Make Up!

Looking for a book that keeps kids reading, learning, and saying, “No way—that really happened?!”

From Jake Landon, bestselling author of Extreme Earth for Kids & Teens and Extreme Space for Kids & Teens, comes a laugh-out-loud, jaw-dropping collection of true stories that sound totally made up — but aren’t.

Packed with bizarre science, forgotten history, and real-life events that are stranger than fiction, this book is perfect for curious kids aged 7 to 10 who love to explore the weirdest corners of our world.

• Why the world’s smartest army lost a battle… to emus

• How a town in Kentucky was showered with chunks of meat

• What happened when rabbits rebelled against Napoleon

• The secret island in Japan overrun by bunnies

• A volcano that inspired Frankenstein

• And a chicken who accidentally became a war hero

• …plus more stories that are too wild to believe

• Real Stories, Wild Facts: Totally true tales from history, science, and beyond — retold in a way that makes kids want to read

• Short Chapters, Big Impact: Bite-sized stories perfect for bedtime, car rides, or just one more chapter before lights out

• Fuel for Curiosity: Sparks conversation, imagination, and critical thinking

• Interactive and Thought-Provoking: Each chapter ends with bonus facts, mini-glossary, a challenge, or a question to get kids thinking and talking

• Parent-Approved and Kid-Approved: Clean, fun, and full of surprises for reluctant readers, fact lovers, and everyone in between

If your child enjoys books like Weird But True, National Geographic Kids, or Ripley’s Believe It or Not, they’ll love Mind-Blowing Stories for Curious Kids.

Great for boys and girls ages 7–10, and ideal for classrooms, homeschool, independent reading, or family read-aloud time.

Recommended For:
Grades 3–5 · Ages 7–10 · Reading Level: Confident elementary and early middle-grade readers