An Uncommon History of Common Things, Volume 2
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An Uncommon History of Common Things, Volume 2 by National Geographic
This vivid, engrossing book reveals the fascinating stories behind the objects in your world, what you wear, what you eat, what entertains you, and more. Discover the history behind the world's tallest skyscrapers, find out when people first started drinking caffeine and why it wakes us up, and learn how GPS came to be. Short entries illustrated by full color photos will include quirky anecdotes about the history of everyday objects, including the personalities and pitfalls along the path to innovation and unusual facts behind things we frequently see and use. Smart, surprising, and informative, this book is the ultimate resource for history and trivia buffs alike.
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781426215841 |
| ISBN 10 | 1426215843 |
| Title | An Uncommon History of Common Things, Volume 2 |
| Author | National Geographic |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | National Geographic Society |
| Year published | 2015-10-27 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |