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Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know the U.S. Constitution doesn't include the word democracy? Or that it took 10 long months to ratify? How about how much the clerk who handwrote the original copy of the Constitution was signed? (It was $30, by the way.) Find out all the extreme history behind one of our nation's most important documents"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Everyone knows the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. But did you know that it took until July 9th for General George Washington to get his hands on it? Explore the extreme history of our nation's birth certificate"--
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"One is a 100th birthday present from France, one was once the tallest building in the world, and one was sculpted in China. What are we talking about? United States monuments and memorials, of course! Discover the extreme history behind some of the nation's most iconic landmarks"--
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know the umbrella and toilet paper were both invented in China? Or that many ancient emperors believed they were descended from dragons? How about that kites were first used as warning signals in ancient China? Walk along miles and miles of the Great Wall, take a peek into terrific tombs, and stroll through some of the . . . palaces . . . built as you discover . . . facts about ancient China in this . . . book"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know ancient Egyptians would shave their eyebrows in mourning if their cats died? Or that the first pharaoh may have been killed by a trampling hippo? You may know that a mummy's brain was removed through its nose before the body was wrapped up. But did you know that the ancient Egyptians threw the brain away and kept his heart as the center of intelligence instead? Discover . . . facts about ancient Egypt in this . . . book"--Provided by...
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"How would you like to use a public toilet every time you had to go? Or compete in an Olympic wrestling event where the only rules were no biting or gaging? Well, that was life in ancient Greece! And if you think we're far removed from that life, you may be surprised to learn that a lot in our modern world was inspired by our ancient friends (from alarm clocks and odometers to democracy and art!). Discover . . . facts about ancient Greece in this...
7) Ancient Rome
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the Ancient Romans ate while lying down? Or that they spread a sauce made of fish guts over their food? What about that gladiator sweat was sold as a beauty product in Ancient Rome? Travel along roads that are still around . . . (ones that were made by Romans over 2,000 years ago) or take a peek at the Declaration of Independence and you'll see the civilization's lasting influence. Discover . . . facts about ancient Rome in this...
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"You may like chocolate, but how would you feel about using cocoa beans as money or in glue? Maybe you'd like to play a ball game for warriors (just be careful you don't become a sacrifice to the gods after playing). What about living life with a calendar system even more advanced than our own? You could try it all if you lived like the Maya! Discover . . . facts about the Maya civilization in this . . . book"--Provided by publisher.
9) Mesopotamia
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Whether going for a sail or hitting the road on anything with wheels, you may need to thank the people from Mesopotamia. Did you know this ancient civilization inspired and invented a lot of things that we can still find in our modern lives? The Cradle of Civilization brought us board games and astrology, maps and soap, and . . . more. But there are some things we may be glad to leave behind in Mesopotamia, such as harsh penalties for breaking the...