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Did the Romans eat chips? : and other questions about history / Paul Mason.

by Mason, Paul, 1967-

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Capstone Raintree, c2014.

History -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature.

Curiosities and wonders -- Juvenile literature

Questions you never thought you'd ask.

Read me! (Chicago, Ill.)

9781410951984 (hc)

1410951987 (hc)

32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

Did the ancient Romans eat chips? -- Did the Aztecs send postcards? -- What kind of team kit did athletes wear at the original Olympics? -- Should you shampoo a pharaoh? -- Which city was built on ships? -- Who was the first queen to use a toilet? -- How did prisoners-of-war pass the time? -- Which horse had a city named after him? -- Did ancient Chinese warriors play soccer? -- Where did chips come from? -- Did people in ancient China wear nail varnish? -- Have a city's streets ever been paved with gold? -- Did the Vikings use Satnav?

"This book takes a fun look at history by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions."--Back cover

Children's questions and answers.

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