Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff

Surprising Stories Behind Everyday StuffBy: Stephanie Warren Drimmer 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 familiar foods to common

but one thing Bo wants more than anything is a best friend

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readers answer back and decide his fate

age-appropriate text make learning about dinosaurs fun

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By: Rick Riordan   | Series: The Kane Chronicles

But one morning

It is Halloween night

Nell and Peter arrive to find that all the books are gone

the posh and persnickety pig created by Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague

cartoon illustrations help keep the fact-filled material extra fun

so many of us -- including kids