About The Book

The ultimate collection of curious and inventive trivia for all you need to know about the origin of just about everything on the planet.

This fact-packed collection recounts the origins, invention, and discovery of just about everything, from the big bang to driverless cars. Find out intriguing answers to questions like:

What material was the first clothing made out of?

Who invented bathtubs?

Who paved the first road?

What came first: wine or whiskey?

Perfect for history buffs, trivia junkies, or fun-fact connoisseurs, this entertaining and enlightening collection is for curious minds who have wondered about the mysteries of the beginning of all things.

About The Author

Stewart Ross

As well as fiction and non-fiction titles, Stewart Ross has written prize-winning books for children (his book The Story of Scotland won the Saltire Society prize). He is a French speaker and teaches and directs plays in France; he also gives workshops and talks in the UK and further afield.