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Relates the origin of such items as the potato, the postage stamp, the toilet, and the high-heeled shoe, in comic strip form.
This book is meant to give a broad overview of the biggest events about the America�admittedly with a few more trivial but very interesting tidbits along the way�in a way that delivers truth without getting into debate about bias. History can get dry, so humor is a great alleviator, but quite frankly, not all of it is very funny. Some of it is hard to hear, and some of it sparks debate, sometimes because of one�s interpretation and sometimes because the version we learned hasn�t been unlearned, and the new, not as pleasant information might come as a surprise.In this book, you�ll find 1,000 funny, weird, random, and little known facts about the United States of America. From its Co...
Did you know that the longest-ruling monarch's reign lasted for more than 82 years? Or that President Abraham Lincoln used to hide important documents inside his hat? Fun facts like these await in this page-turning, wow-inspiring, mind-blowing look at history trivia! You'll learn the story behind the invention of the skateboard and discover when the first smartphone came on the scene. Get ready to be awed and entertained by history!
All Things History includes hundreds of multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions that provide an opportunity for readers to test their knowledge of history and learn along the way. Topics include fashion, creative arts, mythology, invention, sports, US Presidents, and Native Americans.
The Industrial Revolution was one of the most dramatic eras of all time, filled with fascinating people, strange events, and incredible stories. This period of great change comes into sharp focus through each spread with detailed, accessible language. Each fact is complemented with vivid, carefully-chosen historical images and illustrations, and a caption that adds just a touch more history. Readers are drawn deep into the facts not covered in history textbooks, like working conditions, inventions, failures, and characters, to make this important history lesson fun and engaging.
Did you know that some of the earliest known recipes were etched onto Akkadian tablets around 1750 BCE? Or consider the Antikythera Mechanism, unearthed from a shipwreck near the Greek island of Antikythera in 1901, heralded as the earliest analog computer in existence. Even more fascinating are the sprawling Nazca Lines in Peru, where the desert floor is adorned with vast figures of animals and geometric shapes, visible only from the skies. This book embarks on a captivating journey through time and space, unraveling the mysteries and marvels that have intrigued humanity across millennia. From ancient culinary arts to pioneering technological inventions, and the enigmatic artworks of ancien...
More fascinating facts and tantalizing trivia about the Happiest Place on Earth. Hundreds of multiple-choice questions with in-depth answers. Same popular format. All new information. Both a game and a reference.