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Gross but True Facts for Kids: Interesting and Disgusting Trivia for Curious Minds, Perfect for Age 8 -12
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ISBN13: 9798253701560
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 25 2026
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 25 2026
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
GROSS BUT TRUE FACTS FOR KIDS
100 Disgusting, Surprising and Totally True Trivia Questions for Ages 8-12 Pages: 103 Age Range: 8-12 Did you know your body produces enough saliva every day to fill two and a half cans of fizzy drink? Or that tiny creatures are living in your eyebrows right now and you can't feel them at all? Gross But True Facts for Kids is a 103-page trivia book packed with 100 brilliantly disgusting, completely verified facts about the human body, the animal kingdom, and the science of all things slimy, smelly, and seriously surprising. Every question is age-appropriate for readers aged 8 to 12 and comes with far more than just an answer. Each entry is a complete learning experience, built around real science and backed by trusted sources. What is Inside Each Question The Trivia Question
100 Disgusting, Surprising and Totally True Trivia Questions for Ages 8-12 Pages: 103 Age Range: 8-12 Did you know your body produces enough saliva every day to fill two and a half cans of fizzy drink? Or that tiny creatures are living in your eyebrows right now and you can't feel them at all? Gross But True Facts for Kids is a 103-page trivia book packed with 100 brilliantly disgusting, completely verified facts about the human body, the animal kingdom, and the science of all things slimy, smelly, and seriously surprising. Every question is age-appropriate for readers aged 8 to 12 and comes with far more than just an answer. Each entry is a complete learning experience, built around real science and backed by trusted sources. What is Inside Each Question The Trivia Question
A clearly written, age-appropriate question that works perfectly for read-aloud quizzes or solo reading. The Answer
A clear, accurate answer pitched perfectly for the 8 to 12 age group, with no unnecessary jargon. A Real-World Story
A genuine case, documented experiment, or real news event that brings the fact to life and makes it unforgettable. A Did You Know Insight
The science behind the gross, explained simply and engagingly to spark curiosity and deeper thinking. A Cited Source
Every fact is backed by a named, reputable source such as the NHS, National Geographic, the CDC, the Mayo Clinic, or peer-reviewed research - giving parents and educators full confidence in the content. Topics Covered
The 100 questions span a wide range of curriculum-friendly science topics including:
Why Kids and Parents Love This Book
Perfect For
A clear, accurate answer pitched perfectly for the 8 to 12 age group, with no unnecessary jargon. A Real-World Story
A genuine case, documented experiment, or real news event that brings the fact to life and makes it unforgettable. A Did You Know Insight
The science behind the gross, explained simply and engagingly to spark curiosity and deeper thinking. A Cited Source
Every fact is backed by a named, reputable source such as the NHS, National Geographic, the CDC, the Mayo Clinic, or peer-reviewed research - giving parents and educators full confidence in the content. Topics Covered
The 100 questions span a wide range of curriculum-friendly science topics including:
- The human body - digestion, skin, the senses, blood, bones, and more
- The animal kingdom - bizarre animal defences, disgusting diets, and extreme survival
- Food science - what really happens to food inside your body
- Microbiology - bacteria, fungi, parasites, and the invisible world living on and in us
Why Kids and Parents Love This Book
- Curriculum-friendly - topics align with primary and lower secondary science content for ages 8 to 12
- Quiz-ready format - every page works straight out of the box as a read-aloud quiz for families, classrooms, or friends
- Builds scientific curiosity - the real-world stories and explanations show children that science is everywhere, and often surprising
- Trusted and accurate - all 100 facts are cited from recognised scientific and medical sources
- Brilliant for reluctant readers - the gross-out factor grabs attention and keeps children reading
- No prep required - simply open and start quizzing
Perfect For
- Family quiz nights and long car journeys
- Classroom trivia sessions and science enrichment activities
- Birthday gifts for curious, book-loving kids aged 8 to 12
- Home educators looking for engaging science supplementary material
- Any child who has ever asked but why is that gross?
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