Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff

National Geographic Kids, Stephanie Warren Drimmer, Ariane Szu-Tu

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National Geographic Kids
10 September 2019

True stories (Children's&YA); General knowledge & trivia (Children's&YA)

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, colourful 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.

By: National Geographic Kids, Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Edited by: Ariane Szu-Tu
Imprint: National Geographic Kids
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 164mm, Width: 164mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 410g
ISBN: 9781426335297
ISBN 10: 1426335296
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 10 September 2019
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The National Geographic Kid is curious about the world around them, empowered in the face of challenges and responsible for others and the natural world. Combining these principles with the international educational heritage of Collins, this partnership is a natural fit for books that are funny, weird, exploratory, educational and loved by children.

Reviews for Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff

My son loves these books. We started reading National Geographic Kids books when he was about six (he's nine now) and I can honestly say that these books have been instrumental in teaching him to read. - Consumer My kids love these books. Super fun and interesting. - Consumer