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Targeting "firsts" that have had an impact on world society and culture, Robertson's (Shell Book of Firsts; Film Facts) work represents more than 50 years of dedicated research. The A-to-Z entries cover a wide range of topics and result in enjoyable browsing. Readers will learn, for example, that the first popcorn "was not, as legend has it, intro...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Gr-9 Up—Robertson has conducted decades of research to compile facts on countless firsts with the goal of focusing on innovation. The alphabetically arranged topics, many of which offer stunning information, cover a wide variety of breakthroughs, including the first: country to legalize abortion, apartment house, black college student, chewing g...Log In or Sign Up to Read More