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Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 500 MCGCarlsen, Spike
Summary: "On his regular walk one morning, Spike Carlsen realized there was an entire world outside his front door that he knew nothing about. How does that fire hydrant work, he wondered? Why are street lights shining more brightly than ever before? And, on a more personal level, why does an easy stroll around the neighborhood always leave him feeling more creative and spry, better able to take on the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne 2020
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Summary: 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 031.02 DRIPerl, Erica S.
Summary: "A book made up of 75% truths and 25% lies, challenging kids to spot what is false in this fun reader about inventors"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 600 PEROlstein, James
Summary: Discusses inventions made over the years. Full of weird and wacky facts and retro-inspired illustrations, Amazing Inventions is the perfect, fun introduction to everything from robots to nanoscience. Prepare to laugh, marvel, and learn. Did you know that the ancient Egyptians may have used kites to help build their pyramids? That robots have a hard time learning karate? Or that Australian...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 600 OLSVaughan, Brendan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hudson Street Press 2006