Risky Quizness! Fun Trivia Books for Kids Ages 8 – 12
by Dena McMurdie
When I was in middle school, my best friend got a trivia book out of the library. She pored over the stats and facts and relayed them to anyone who listened. Whether it was national potato chip consumption or the biggest cookie on record, she wanted to know about it.
Now that I’m a mom, my kids devour trivia books with the same enthusiasm as my middle school friend. They can’t get enough of fun facts and entertaining quizzes — and they love sharing what they’ve learned.
Here are eight books that kids love to read, obsess over, and share.
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Totally Random Questions Series
Available from:How fast does a sneeze blow out your nose? Loaded with surprising facts and colorful photos, find the answers to all your wacky, weird questions in Totally Random Questions. Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with bizarre Q&As about animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more.
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Let's Get Quizzical
Available from:The creator of your favorite BuzzFeed quizzes has an entire series of fun and engaging quiz books for kids. Over twenty hilarious and goofy quizzes will keep kids giggling and entertained during road trips, vacations, or when they’re stuck at home. For more pop culture quiz fun, look for the other books in the series, like Eat, Sleep, Quiz, Rinse, Repeat.
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The Who Was? Trivia Book
Available from:Put your historical expertise to the test with this exciting trivia book. Whether you love pop culture icons like Bruce Lee or political figures like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this book is jam-packed with fascinating facts and questions. It’s an excellent book to use for game nights and trivia challenges.
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Knock! Knock! Who Was There?
Available from:Kids that love to laugh can’t resist this hilarious book of trivia jokes. Puns, history, and humor combine into a one-of-a-kind joke book that will challenge your knowledge of historical figures while tickling your funny bone.
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Knowledge Genius!
Available from:Can you tell a chimpanzee from a baboon or identify a bird based on its egg? Each page in this trivia book is filled with colorful photos to test your proficiency in general knowledge topics. Curious kids will find plenty to keep them engaged, from national flags to the world's famous rivers.
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Animal Knowledge Genius
Available from:Animal enthusiasts will love poring over the facts, quizzes, and challenges in this big book about animals. Kids will learn everything they want to know about the Earth’s critters, whether they live under the sea, in the sky, or on land. It’s a must-have for any curious young reader!
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The Big Trivia Quiz Book
Available from:This extensive quiz book is like Trivial Pursuit for kids. With thousands of questions in 10 categories and various difficulty levels, this book is perfect for game nights, sleepovers, and camp-outs (both virtual and in-person).
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Marvel Ultimate Quiz Book
Available from:Get your geek on with this must-have quiz book for Marvel lovers. Kids of all ages will have a blast learning about their favorite comic book characters and testing their knowledge of superheroes, villains, homes, powers, and more.
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The Smithsonian Book of Air & Space Trivia
Available from:Have an aspiring space explorer on your hands? Feed their obsession for air and space travel with this fun trivia book. From airplanes to astronauts, it teaches kids about the facts, history, and people involved in air travel. Readers can quiz themselves and others and pick up new information about their favorite subject.
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