Stuff Every American Should Know |
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| Authors: | D'Agnese, Joseph & Kiernan, Denise |
| Publisher: | Quirk Books |
| BISAC/Subject: | REF023000, HUM016000, HIS036000, REF015000 |
| ISBN: | 9781594745836, Related ISBNs: 159474582X, 1594745838, 9781594745829, 9781594745836 |
| Classification: | Non-Fiction |
| Number of pages: | 144, |
| Audience: | General/trade |
Synopsis: Full of fun trivia and illustrated how-to skills, this pocket-sized gift book answers all your burning questions about American history, culture, and more
This handbook is the perfect patriotic present for any engaged United States citizen. Who played the first game of baseball? What’s a bicameral congress? Where did Mount Rushmore come from? Who is Geronimo and why do we yell his name when we jump? Plus:
• All about the Declaration of Independence
• Ten Books Every American Should Read
• Assassination Attempts on U.S. Presidents
• The History of the Statue of Liberty
• How to Bake the Perfect Apple Pie
Jam-packed with must-know patriotic facts, this pocket-sized book is the perfect stocking stuffer or gag gift for friends, family, and history buffs.
This handbook is the perfect patriotic present for any engaged United States citizen. Who played the first game of baseball? What’s a bicameral congress? Where did Mount Rushmore come from? Who is Geronimo and why do we yell his name when we jump? Plus:
• All about the Declaration of Independence
• Ten Books Every American Should Read
• Assassination Attempts on U.S. Presidents
• The History of the Statue of Liberty
• How to Bake the Perfect Apple Pie
Jam-packed with must-know patriotic facts, this pocket-sized book is the perfect stocking stuffer or gag gift for friends, family, and history buffs.
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