An Uncommon History of Common Things, Volume 2

by National Geographic Society

Book Overview

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. For those who loved the first installment of An Uncommon History of Common Things come even more short entries illustrated by full...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426215843
• ISBN13: 9781426215841
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 10.1"