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Stuff Every American Should Know

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QUIRK BOOKS, Jun 5, 2012 - Reference - 144 pages
This pocket-sized companion is filled with stuff every American should know.

Who played the first game of baseball? What's a bicameral congress? Where did Mount Rushmore come from? Who is Geronimo and who do we yell his name when we jump?

Stuff Every American Should Know answers these questions plus great information on the Declaration of Independence, fireworks, the first Thanksgiving, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” assassination attempts on U.S. presidents, buffalo nickels, the Statue of Liberty, how to bake the perfect apple pie, and much, much more.

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Review: Stuff Every American Should Know

User Review  - Justin - Goodreads

As a self proclaimed history buff I absolutely enjoyed this short but interesting book. I skimmed over the recipes for typical good old fashioned American food yet I am positive they will come in ... Read full review

Review: Stuff Every American Should Know

User Review  - Cheryl - Goodreads

This pocket-sized book is a great overview of the important stuff ;). Like where did blue jeans originate, Top 10 American foods, and historical stuff, too. A fun quick read. Read full review

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About the author (2012)

Denise Kiernan and Joseph D’Agnese are the authors of Signing Their Lives Away and Signing Their Rights Away. Both are winners of Education Press Association awards. They live in North Carolina. 

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TitleStuff Every American Should Know
AuthorsDenise Kiernan, Joseph D'Agnese
PublisherQUIRK BOOKS, 2012
ISBN159474582X, 9781594745829
Length144 pages
Subjects ›  › 

History / United States / General
Reference / Curiosities & Wonders
Reference / Personal & Practical Guides
Reference / Trivia
  
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