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Overview
Who invented the first toothbrush? How did the teddy bear come into being? And what was the first lawn mower like? Answers to these questions and more fill the pages of this inviting and colorful book.Describes a variety of inventions in such categories as toys and games, home entertainment, and sports.
Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 4-6These British imports are chock-full of interesting and entertaining facts. The format consists of one or two sentence entries with a small detailed drawing, which makes these books acceptable items for pleasure browsing or for beginning research projects. The full-color cartoons add a humorous touch. Why Do We Wear That? examines fashions from World War II styles to the present, as well as some details about historical clothing. Why Do We Use That? contains enough information to satisfy anyone with an assignment relating to inventions, beginning with the bathroom. All sorts of facts about the origins of toothbrushes, pencils, gardening gadgets, and toys and games are included. While the "Eyewitness" books on Costume (1992) and Invention (1991, both Knopf) have full-color photos, the format in these newer titles is similar, with a touch of humor added. Trivia lovers' delights.Janet M. Bair, Trumbull Library, CTBook Details
Published
October 1, 1996
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pages
31
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780531143957