Because I said so!: the truth behind the myths, tales and warnings every generation passes down to its kids
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Status
Cary Regional - Adult Non-Fiction
031.02 JENNI
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Published:
New York, NY : Scribner, 2012.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First Scribner hardcover edition.
Physical Desc:
xvii, 237 pages ; 22 cm
Street Date:
1212
Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9781476706962, 9781451656251, 1451656254
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"New York Times" bestselling author and all-time "Jeopardy!" champion Ken Jennings delivers a characteristically engaging and surprisingly useful new book, revealing the truth behind all the terrible things our parents used to warn us about.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Jennings, K. (2012). Because I said so!: the truth behind the myths, tales and warnings every generation passes down to its kids. First Scribner hardcover edition. Scribner.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Jennings, Ken, 1974-. 2012. Because I Said So!: The Truth Behind the Myths, Tales and Warnings Every Generation Passes Down to Its Kids. Scribner.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Jennings, Ken, 1974-, Because I Said So!: The Truth Behind the Myths, Tales and Warnings Every Generation Passes Down to Its Kids. Scribner, 2012.
MLA Citation (style guide)Jennings, Ken. Because I Said So!: The Truth Behind the Myths, Tales and Warnings Every Generation Passes Down to Its Kids. First Scribner hardcover edition. Scribner, 2012.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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