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America's Oddest Fads
M. H. Seeley
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2017)Fads come and go, but theyre almost always weird. From troll dolls to pet rocks and even goldfish swallowing, there are plenty of weird fads hidden in American history. Full-color photographs introduce readers to one of Americas earliest fadsdrawing panoramas of townsas well as some of the weirder phenomena like flagpole sitting or dance contests. With full-color photographs highlighting these odd toys, games, and hobbies, readers learn some of the reasons behind these trends in American history.
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America's Oddest Jobs
Therese Shea
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2017)Some of the weirdest occupations on the planet can be found right in our backyards. For every golf course near our homes, for example, there might be someone diving in its ponds searching for golf balls. Some people even collect snake venom or teach dogs how to surf! Curious readers get to explore the many odd jobs that dot the American landscape through colorful photographs and graphics that highlight some of the strangest things people do for a living.
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America's Oddest Fads
M. H. Seeley
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2017)Presents information about unusual American fads, including panoramic pictures, sâeances, dance marathons, poodle skirts, and pet rocks.
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America's Oddest Jobs
Therese Shea
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2017)Shares some of America's weirdest jobs, including furniture tester, gum taster, dog-surfing instructor, and snake-venom collector.
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America's Oddest Crimes
Janey Levy
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2017)Crime and punishment can be a complicated subject, but sometimes it gets downright strange. Robberies gone wrong and attempts to cash billion-dollar checks are just some of the wacky crimes covered in this book. With colorful photographs and graphics bring these crimes to life, readers learn that criminals often have strange motivations for the odd things they do. Some even commit crimes you might never think would be punishable by lawlike laughing too loudor crimes from history that rarely happen today like train robbing.
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America's Oddest Museums
M. H. Seeley
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2017)Shares some of America's weirdest museums, including the Museum of Failed Products, the International Cryptozoology Museum, and the Museum of Death.
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America's Oddest Laws
Michael Canfield
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, March 15, 1683)None
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America's Oddest Landmarks
Sarah Machajewski
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, March 15, 1613)None
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America's Oddest Landmarks
Sarah Machajewski
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, March 15, 1891)None
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America's Oddest Crimes
Janey Levy
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2017)Crime and punishment can be a complicated subject, but sometimes it gets downright strange. Robberies gone wrong and attempts to cash billion-dollar checks are just some of the wacky crimes covered in this book. With colorful photographs and graphics bring these crimes to life, readers learn that criminals often have strange motivations for the odd things they do. Some even commit crimes you might never think would be punishable by lawlike laughing too loudor crimes from history that rarely happen today like train robbing.
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America's Oddest Crimes
Janey Levy
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2017)Discusses some of the oddest crimes carried out in America, from bank robbers who believed lemon juice would make them invisible and a 20,000 pound cheese theft in Wisconsin.
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