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First Of Everything, The

by Nury Vittachi, Step Cheung
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Exploring the fascinating origins of everything in 60 minutes.

This book is a captivating collection of true stories that delves into the origins of various things, ranging from the first pet dog to the invention of toilets. It not only entertains readers with clever and unexpected questions, but also introduces them to the art and science of academic research. With its fast-paced and informative content, this book is perfect for curious minds who want to learn about the world's firsts and develop their research skills.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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First Of Everything, The

by Nury Vittachi, Step Cheung
RM40.50 MYR Now RM18.21 MYR Save 55% more
ISBN: 9789813274495
Authors: Nury Vittachi, Step Cheung
Publisher: WS Education
Date of Publication: 2018-10-16
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Young Readers, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Humor, Realistic Fiction, Mystery, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 4.38
(rated by 8 readers)

Description

Sam Jam sat in a school library and challenged the school community to ask him about the origin of anything at all ― and pledged to use library resources to answer within 60 minutes. Children and adults delivered clever, funny, unexpected Who owned the first pet dog? Who invented toilets? What was the first song? Were the first newspapers really made of rock? And who was the first human, anyway? Seeking answers, he and his young assistants discovered remarkable true
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Exploring the fascinating origins of everything in 60 minutes.

This book is a captivating collection of true stories that delves into the origins of various things, ranging from the first pet dog to the invention of toilets. It not only entertains readers with clever and unexpected questions, but also introduces them to the art and science of academic research. With its fast-paced and informative content, this book is perfect for curious minds who want to learn about the world's firsts and develop their research skills.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.