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Title An uncommon history of common things. Volume 2. / foreword by Henry Petroski.

Publication Info. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2015]
©2015.
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b1654228~S1
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 Nichols Adult Nonfiction  031.02 UNC    AVAILABLE
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Description 302 pages : illustrations, photographs (color) ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents All natural -- Weird science -- Incredible edibles -- Building blocks -- That's entertainment -- Gadgets and gizmos -- Perfectly preserved -- Danger zone -- Tried and true.
Summary "This vivid, engrossing book reveals the fascinating stories behind the objects in your world, what you wear, what you eat, what entertains you, and more. Discover the history behind the world's tallest skyscrapers, find out when people first started drinking caffeine and why it wakes us up, and learn how GPS came to be,"--Amazon.com.
Subject Civilization -- Miscellanea.
Civilization -- Chronology.
Inventions -- Miscellanea.
Technological innovations -- Miscellanea.
Curiosities and wonders.
United States -- Civilization -- Miscellanea.
United States -- Civilization -- Chronology.
Added Author Petroski, Henry, author of foreword.
ISBN 9781426215841
1426215843
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