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History’s Tricks: Tales of Hoaxes, Scams, and Shenanigans

History is full of hoaxes, fools, and clever tricks that left a lasting mark. This playful collection of kids’ books dives into the funny, fascinating, and sometimes inspiring tales of historical scams, pranks, and unexpected triumphs. From the boy who outwitted the British to the architect who proved the skeptics wrong, these stories show young readers that there’s often more to history than meets the eye!

Tricking the Tallyman

Humorous story about citizen's shenanigans during the first American census

The Town that Fooled the British

Story for young readers about a boy outwitting the British during the War of 1812

Fortune's Fool

Compelling novel about a boy working as a jester in a medieval German court

The Great Moon Hoax

True story of a 1830s hoax about life on the moon

Spies, Lies, and Disguise

Engaging examples of tricks used to resist Hitler

Pippo the Fool

True story of an architect considered a fool until his stunning design in Renaissance Florence

Kibitzers and Fools

Collection of delightful Yiddish stories about silly people

Spooked!

Story of the public reaction to the War of the Worlds radio broadcast

The Giant and How He Humbugged America

Engaging story of a 19th century scam and the media landscape that furthered it

Fakers: An Insider's Guide to Cons, Hoaxes, and Scams

Stories about funny and important cons and scams from history

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