An uncommon history of common things / [Bethanne Patrick and John Thompson]
Imprint
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2009
Copies
Location
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Status
CCQ - Lusail Female Library
E169.1 .P26 2009
Available
CCQ - Lusail Male Library
E169.1
Available
Description
303 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 290) and index
Summary
Presents the stories behind the origins of various everyday objects and consumer products, covering items ranging from clothing and tools to housing and games, complemented by informative timelines and sidebars