The A to Z of Everyday Things

From the ""Alphabet"" (and language itself) to ""Zero"" (and the numerical system), The A to Z of Everyday Things by Janice Weaver, illus. by Francis Blake, offers insight into the quotidian staples society takes for granted. Luxury items such as ""Lipstick,"" which dates back to 3000 B.C. (""No discussion of kissing would be complete [without it]""), sits alongside necessities like ""Money"" (the author provocatively asserts, ""We are close to living in what is called a cashless society""). The chatty tone and humorous line drawings will carry readers through all 26 entries. .