Oh, Yikes!: History's Grossest Wackiest Moments

I bought this book and its companion, "Oh, Yuck!" for my nephew for his 13th birthday. He is a somewhat reluctant reader, and both the tone and content of these books are perfect for him. The book is visually attractive, using a variety of fonts and sizes of type, and the illustrations, mostly sketches with a few black and white photographs, are imaginative and well chosen. The books are oversize paperbacks and the pages are high quality. Both books deal with the gross, the strange, and the weird, but a great deal of factual information is imparted along the way. Both my nephew and his sisters loved these books, and I recommend them for ages six and up. Younger kids may need help with the text, but all will enjoy the content.

I got this for kids but my husband claimed it and loves to read short sections. I think it was too advanced for the kids so this was a perfect solution.

I am a history teacher. A student brought this book in to share with my. I laughed my self hoarse on some of the quick parts I read. I just had to get it so that I could finish it at my leisure and share it with my history teaching hubby! It is full of historical material and science facts, in addition to other things.

Saw at store $14.95+tax. Wanted-got for $4.23 delivered used. Look brand new. Took about 30 hours to read. Geared toward older kids, but I'm 50+ and couldn't put it down. It gives a whole new insight on history. Believe it is true history, just not how proper everyone makes it seem. Goes way back to BC time even. I'm loaning it out now and may even reread it when it comes back.

We bought this for our nine year old grandson. He's loves to read (over 2 million words so far this school year) and he's, well, a boy. Whether mom's are on board or not, boys love this "stuff". Always check out a book or author yourself before allowing your children - or grandchildren - to read it. I suggest that this could be one they really enjoy and think you're kind of cool for giving it to them!

Perfect for the designated age group, even for the non-book kids. We've got a video game junkie 13yr old nephew, and he loves this book. Great way to inspire reading when the electronic devices are shut off.

Cough cough, ahem ahem... I, the thirty plus year old mom, enjoyed this book as much, if not even more so than my children. I would hang my head in shame but I can't. You will like it too! I learned so many interesting tidbits, and it made history so much more relatable to my children. I would buy for friends any time, this is a great birthday present!

My daughter and I absolutely love reading these books. Unfortunately Masoff's obvious liberal beliefs have permeated almost every page. I myself am not religious but still I recognize the author's blatant disdain for all things God. Still yet, the book is a fantastic read. Just be prepared for a bit of intentional indoctrination.