Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff
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- Synopsis
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Ever wonder how basketball got started? Why we have birthday cakes? And why some people use forks and some use chopsticks? Prepare to be amazed by the surprising backstories behind the things you use or do every day!
From familiar foods to common clothing items to bizarre beauty regimens, this book covers all your burning questions: Who thought of that? Where did that come from? Why is that a thing? Presented in a bold, colorful design, with stunning photos, and jam-packed with awesome facts, this book will have you totally riveted! Once you know all this cool stuff about the origins of everyday stuff, you can "wow" your friends and family.
- Copyright:
- 2019
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 256 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781426335297
- Publisher:
- National Geographic Society
- Date of Addition:
- 05/26/22
- Copyrighted By:
- National Geographic Partners. LLC
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Reference
- Reading Age:
- 8 and up
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.