{"product_id":"an-epic-history-of-failure-a-blundering-book-full-of-fun-facts-and-mindless-mishaps-9781684495634","title":"An Epic History of Failure: A Blundering Book Full of Fun Facts and Mindless Mishaps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo one takes pride in it, but it is funny to see others fail. Take an educational and entertaining tour through history, visiting some of humankind's silliest decisions and the lessons we've learned (or not) from them.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the sinking of the HMS \u003ci\u003eTitanic\u003c\/i\u003e, to the many, MANY missteps of Christopher Columbus, to the wonky construction of the Tower of Pisa, readers will discover some of the epic fails that have changed our world or simply left us wondering \"what were they thinking?!\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEverybody gets things wrong sometimes and this book demonstrates how we can often learn something from failure--or as Thomas Edison put it: \"I've not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach tale is accompanied by wacky illustrations from Ella Kasperowicz, ideal for engaging reluctant readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the third title in Neon Squid's Wacky Histories series, following \u003ci\u003eA Stinky History of Toilets\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Sick History of Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e, and is perfect for curious kids with a fondness for the darker side of history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Natalie Younger,Neon Squid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Neon Squid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.06lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.22h x 9.26w x 0.48d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781684495634\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatalie Younger \u003c\/b\u003eis the cohost of Shared History, a history and comedy podcast about the overlooked and underrepresented people and events from ancient to modern history. She is a writer, comedian, podcaster, and actor based in Chicago, Illinois. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eElla Kasperowicz\u003c\/b\u003e, AKA Ellastrated, is a UK-based illustrator. She creates playful, relatable, and modern information illustrations inspired by travel, mental health, and friendship.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Natalie Younger \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47711726272669,"sku":"9781684495634","price":35.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_1438e4fb-ddc8-4783-96f6-80036cfc452e.jpg?v=1773168702","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/an-epic-history-of-failure-a-blundering-book-full-of-fun-facts-and-mindless-mishaps-9781684495634","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}