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Edge Books: Library of Weird
3 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Edge Books: Library of Weird series.
With an attention-grabbing premise, this is a world history book suitable for browsing. Some events, such as when ice blocked the flow of Niagara Falls, are truly interesting; others aren't as alluringly "wacky" as the title suggests (e.g., the Pilgrims "...were actually headed for the Hudson River Valley"). Illustrations, photos, and graphics fill the pages. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin
(3)
4-6
Edge Books: Library of Weird series.
From the "Nose Stylus" (so you can use your smartphone in the bathtub) to the "Brush and Shine" (for the grooming of bald-headed men) to "Anti-Theft Lunch Bags" (which make sandwiches appear to be moldy and unpalatable), this book is filled with truly odd and intriguing inventions. With plenty of illustrative photographs and graphics, amusement is guaranteed. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin
(4)
4-6
Edge Books: Library of Weird series.
This attention-grabbing, browsable book describes "bizarre" or "loony" foods that some people eat as delicacies or a part of their cultural traditions; while many readers may find it enlightening to learn about the variety of foods humans consume around the world, it would be preferable to discuss them without pejorative modifiers. Illustrations, photos, and graphics fill the pages. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin
3 reviews
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