Surprising stories behind everyday stuff
(Book)
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Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2019].
Physical Desc
253 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 18 cm.
Status
Gold Hill Library Branch
J 031.02 DRI 2019
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J 031.02 DRI 2019
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Medford Library Branch | J 031.02 DRI 2019 | Checked Out | May 9, 2024 |
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Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2019].
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
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.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Drimmer, S. W. (2019). Surprising stories behind everyday stuff . National Geographic.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Drimmer, Stephanie Warren. 2019. Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff. National Geographic.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Drimmer, Stephanie Warren. Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff National Geographic, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Drimmer, Stephanie Warren. Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff National Geographic, 2019.
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