Really So Stories

Really So Stories

by Elizabeth Gordon

This book offers a collection of short educational sketches designed for young readers. It explores the origins of various aspects of our world, from the calendar and holidays like Valentine's Day to the natural world, such as pelicans and their unique beaks, and inventions like the telegraph. The book aims to provide factual information in an engaging and accessible format, offering a break from traditional fairy tales and presenting real-life stories about how things came to be.

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