Because I said so!: the truth behind the myths, tales and warnings every generation passes down to its kids
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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:
English
ISBN:
9781476706962, 9781451656251, 1451656254

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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. New York, NY, 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. New York, NY, 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. New York, NY, 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. New York, NY, Scribner, 2012.

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