Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff
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Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff by Stephanie Warren Drimmer
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.
Puzzle creator DR. GARETH MOORE is the author of more than 35 best-selling international puzzle and brain-training titles from a wide range of publishers. He is the creator of Brained Up (www.BrainedUp.com), a cutting-edge brain-training site, offering scientifically designed daily sessions.
STEPHANIE WARREN DRIMMER writes about biology, technology, and outer space. Her work has appeared in Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, National Geographic Kids magazine, and Scholastic's SuperScience and Science World magazines. Drimmer is a graduate of New York University's Science, Health and Environmental Reporting program. She is an expert at imparting scientific information at a level that is both fun and understandable and is the author of multiple National Geographic Kids books including Mastermind, Brain Bogglers, and Brain Games: Big Book of Boredom Busters.
STEPHANIE WARREN DRIMMER writes about biology, technology, and outer space. Her work has appeared in Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, National Geographic Kids magazine, and Scholastic's SuperScience and Science World magazines. Drimmer is a graduate of New York University's Science, Health and Environmental Reporting program. She is an expert at imparting scientific information at a level that is both fun and understandable and is the author of multiple National Geographic Kids books including Mastermind, Brain Bogglers, and Brain Games: Big Book of Boredom Busters.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781426335303 |
| ISBN 10 | 142633530X |
| Title | Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff |
| Author | Stephanie Warren Drimmer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | National Geographic Kids |
| Year published | 2019-09-10 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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