Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff
Title: Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff
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Published: 2019-09-10
ISBN: 9781426335297
Page Count: 256
Book URL: Google Books
Who invented pizza? Why do people shake hands? 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! Presented in a bold, colorful design, with stunning photos, and jam-packed with…
4.4Overall Score

Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff

Reader's Review A small book that will keep kids busy for hours with pages packed with stories and facts. Kids of all ages will find topics of interest, as the book explains the story and ...

  • Popularity
    4.0
  • Islamic Values
    4.5
  • Clean (Romance)
    4.0
  • Clean (Profanity
    5.0
  • Clean (Violence)
    4.7

Reader’s Review

A small book that will keep kids busy for hours with pages packed with stories and facts. Kids of all ages will find topics of interest, as the book explains the story and history behind everything from popular toys and foods, to cultural symbols and traditions. Included are accidental discoveries and answers to common why and how questions.

To look out for

  • Islamic Value:Toy section includes a page about pinball as a form of gambling. Fashion section includes a page on swimsuits. Beauty section has 2-3 pages on history of makeup items.
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Shaista Yusufali

Shaista Yusufali is an English teacher who currently teaches at the RISE Academy in San Jose. She also studied at Jamiat al-Zahra from 2004-2006 and is the mother of three avid readers.

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