The Best Kids' Books on Curiosities & Wonders 2026

1. Phineas Gage: A Gruesome But True Story about Brain Science, (Paperback)

An ALA Notable Children's Book and Best Book for Young Adults Guggenheim Fellow John Fleischman separates fact from legend in this delightfully gruesome tale about Phineas Gage, the man with the hole in his skull. In 1848, Phineas Gage was just a normal man in Cavendish, Vermont, working as a railroad construction foreman when a thirteen-pound iron rod shot through his brain. Defying all expectations, he went on to live another eleven years. His miraculous recovery couldn't hide the fact that he was forever changed by the accident. The people around him agreed that the well liked and dependable Phineas Gage had turned into a crude and unpredictable man. What happened to Phineas Gage's brain? Complete with full-color photographs, a glossary, index, and a guide to resources, Phineas Gage will show you how your brain works through this fascinating case study as packed with neuroscience as it is shocking details.

Phineas Gage: A Gruesome But True Story about Brain Science, (Paperback) Author: Clarion Books ISBN: 9780618494781 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 2004-11-01 Page Count: 96

2. Pre-Owned Ripley's Fun Facts & Silly Stories 1, 1 (Paperback) 1609910540 9781609910549

CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9781609910549 ISBN10: 1609910540 Contributors: Ripley's Believe It Or Not!,

Title: Ripley's Fun Facts & Silly Stories 1, 1 Book Format: Paperback ISBN10: 1609910540 EAN: 9781609910549 Genre: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Curiosities & Wonders Author: Ripley's Believe It or Not! Pre-Owned Condition- Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.