Herbst, J. (2005). Hoaxes. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Co.
Judith Herbst's book, Hoaxes is a great introduction to the subject of weird things. She does a good job of discussing some of history's major hoaxes, without splitting hairs over the religious or political angles. She touches on crop circles, fairies, extra-terrestrial life, and uncontacted tribes. The book is written in a conversational tone that sounds close to gossip, a great medium for talking about hoaxes! There are lots of illustrations and old grainy photos that add authenticity and appeal to each story. In a world where kids are often told what to do all day long it can be a relief for them to find out that:
a) Adults be wrong!
b) Adults can fall for something so silly even a kid wouldn't believe it!
There’s not a lot of depth in the book and if a child was interested my next recommendation would be the World of the Unknown series of books.
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