Abraham Lincoln Was a Champion Wrestler: Crazy But True History Facts & Stories That Sound Made Up — But Aren’t (Crazy But True Facts)

Did you know Abraham Lincoln was a champion wrestler? Or that ancient Romans held conversations while sitting on public toilets?
Or that one war was started because someone stole a bucket?
History class never told you this stuff.
Abraham Lincoln Was a Champion Wrestler is packed with 100+ wild, weird, hilarious, and genuinely unbelievable stories and facts from history that sound completely made up… except they’re all true. Part of the Crazy But True Facts series by Tom Holiday.
Perfect for kids who love crazy facts, funny stories, and bizarre trivia, this book takes readers on a fast-paced journey through the strangest moments in human history—from ancient civilizations and royal disasters to ridiculous battles, strange inventions, and historical mysteries.
This isn’t a dry textbook full of dates to memorize. It’s history at its weirdest, funniest, and most unforgettable.
Inside, kids will enjoy:Weird facts from Ancient Egypt, Greece, and RomeRidiculous royal disasters, epic fails, and strange decisionsBizarre battles, strange weapons, and military mistakesCrazy inventions and world-changing ideasLost cities, historical mysteries, and unsolved puzzlesFun illustrations and surprising “Did You Know?” facts throughoutWhether your child already loves history or usually avoids books altogether, this is the kind of book that gets them saying:”Wait… that actually happened?!”

Perfect for:

Reluctant readersCurious kids ages 8-12Trivia lovers and fact collectorsParents looking for educational books kids will actually enjoyGifts for birthdays, holidays, and stocking stuffers

If your child loves weird facts, hilarious true stories, and books packed with fascinating discoveries, they’ll love Abraham Lincoln Was a Champion Wrestler.
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From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bemberton
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 5, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 142 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1918027447
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1918027440
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9+ years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.32 x 9 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Crazy But True Facts
Best Sellers Rank: #280,788 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #68 in Children’s American Civil War Era History Books #127 in Children’s American History of 1800s #147 in Children’s Ancient History
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