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Surprising stories behind everyday stuff /

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...

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Main Authors: Drimmer, Stephanie Warren (Author)
Corporate Authors: National Geographic Kids (Firm); National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Published: National Geographic,
Publisher Address: Washington, DC :
Publication Dates: [2019]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: National Geographic kids
Subjects:
Curiosities and wonders > Juvenile literature.
Material culture > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature.
Recreation > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature.
Inventions > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature.
Curiosities and wonders.
Inventions > Miscellanea.
Illustrated works.
Informational works.
Juvenile works.
Trivia and miscellanea.
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.
Item Description: Includes index.
Carrier Form: 253 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 17 cm.
ISBN: 9781426335303
142633530X
9781426335297
1426335296
9781725447653
1725447657
Index Number: AG244
CLC: N49
Call Number: N49/D779
Contents: Toys & Games -- Food -- Fashion -- Tools -- Symbols & Manners -- Around the house -- Sports & Entertainment -- Beauty, hygiene & medicine -- Holidays & traditions -- Odds & ends.

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