Surprising stories behind everyday stuff
Drimmer, Stephanie Warren2019
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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.
Main title:
Surprising stories behind everyday stuff / Stephanie Warren Drimmer.
Imprint:
Washington, DC : National Geographic Kids, 2019.
Collation:
253 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 17 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Toys & Games -- Food -- Fashion -- Tools -- Symbols & Manners -- Around the house -- Sports & Entertainment -- Beauty, hygiene & medicine -- Holidays & traditions -- Odds & ends.
ISBN:
9781426335297
Dewey class:
032.02306.4032
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
370047
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Junior Non-Fiction Leisure | J 032 DRI | Available |