Ever wonder how haunted houses got their spooky rep; where cheese originally came from; and when and where people decided hitting a tiny ball with a long stick (ahem, golf?) was their idea of fun? Prepare to be amazed by the surprising backstories behind the things you use or do every day! From familiar foods and common clothing items to bizarre beauty regimens and quirky products, this book covers all your burning questions: Who thought of that? Where did that come from? Why is that a thing? This riveting little treasure is jam-packed with awesome facts, fun stories, and colorful visuals. Once you know all this cool stuff about the origins of everyday stuff, you can “wow” your friends and family.
So, be sure to enter for the chance to win this awesome pack of National Geographic books using the widget below. The giveaway is open to US residents (18+) and runs through October 13, 2021! Good luck!
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The one about surprising stories would be fun!
Animal Records sounds interesting
What an awesome giveaway!!! This list is so perfect! Saving this post for when I need gift ideas for other kids too!!!
So hard to select just one. How to survive anything captures our interest but our family just loves to read so all would be great!