About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is a reluctant reader, is fascinated by trivia and oddities, or simply needs a high-interest book that can be enjoyed in short bursts. Ripley's Special Edition 2014 is a visually-driven collection of the world's strangest facts, most bizarre stories, and most unbelievable photographs. It taps directly into a child's sense of curiosity and wonder, presenting amazing animals, incredible human feats, and strange art. Appropriate for a wide age range, its short, digestible entries make it a perfect 'gateway' nonfiction book, proving that reading can be shocking, hilarious, and endlessly entertaining, especially for kids who prefer facts over fiction.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book's content is sensational by nature. It includes images and descriptions of body modifications (extensive tattoos, piercings), unusual medical conditions, and potentially dangerous stunts. The approach is purely factual and presented for shock value, not for emotional depth. There is no narrative resolution. Some of the content, while not gory, could be considered 'gross' or unsettling to more sensitive children.
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