Bubble Gum and Hula Hoops: The Origins of Objects in Our Everyday Lives

by Harry Oliver

Book Overview

The fascinating and funny origins of everyday objects-bliss for history hounds, language lovers and trivia buffs. In this delightful volume, Harry Oliver reveals the most unusual and unexpected... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399535624
• ISBN13: 9780399535628
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.4" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher