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Surprising stories behind everyday stuff / Stephanie Warren Drimmer.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: National Geographic kidsPublisher: Washington, DC : National Geographic Kids, [2019]Description: 253 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 17 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781426335303
  • 142633530X
  • 9781426335297
  • 1426335296
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Toys & Games -- Food -- Fashion -- Tools -- Symbols & Manners -- Around the house -- Sports & Entertainment -- Beauty, hygiene & medicine -- Holidays & traditions -- Odds & ends.
Summary: 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.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 031.02 D779 Available 33111009715372
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction 031.02 D779 Available 33111008244242
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Who invented pizza? Why do people shake hands? Why do we wear underwear? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in this new series from National Geographic Kids!

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.

Includes index.

Toys & Games -- Food -- Fashion -- Tools -- Symbols & Manners -- Around the house -- Sports & Entertainment -- Beauty, hygiene & medicine -- Holidays & traditions -- Odds & ends.

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.

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