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How It Happened! Gum

The Cool Stories and Facts Behind Every Chew
Series: How it Happened
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How It Happened! Gum takes young readers on an entertaining journey through the history of gum, revealing how this sticky treat became a beloved chewing candy worldwide. From ancient beginnings to its role in modern pop culture, this factual book provides fascinating insights into a common favourite found everywhere from baseball stadiums to movie theatres.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Perfect for curious children with an interest in history and everyday treats, this book is ideal for young readers who enjoy engaging nonfiction stories.

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Find out how gum became everyone’s favorite chewing candy in this fact-filled nonfiction book, part of the How It Happened! series.

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Find out how gum became everyone's favourite chewing candy in this fact-filled nonfiction book, part of the How It Happened! series.

Baseball stadiums, movie theatres, underneath your desk at school—gum is everywhere. But how did this gluey glob become everyone's favourite candy to chomp on?

Readers will love gobbling down the story of gum, from its ancient origins to its influence on "pop" culture... and everything in between!

Series: How it Happened

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454945130

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square Kids

Illustration: all in color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

About the Author

WonderLab Group is a custom-content-creation and editorial-services firm specializing in publishing, audio, and digital content in the areas of children's nonfiction and STEM. Their focus is on developing programmatic and 360-degree content to build nonfiction brands and franchises that promote science and inspire curious kids.

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