Interactive ‘Library Lunch Challenge’ premise – Framed as a race against the clock to answer origin questions with wit and resourcefulness.
Wide-ranging origins – Covers a fun variety of “firsts,” from the domestication of dogs to early inventions like toilets and instant messaging.
Learned research skills – Encourages young readers to use library resources and think critically—making research feel exciting, not dry.
Engaging storytelling with humor – Answers are delivered in a clever, lighthearted style that keeps kids invested.
Description
In this playful and educational children’s reference book, Sam Jam sits in a school library and dares anyone to ask him about the origin of anything—and he promises to find the answer within 60 minutes. From questions like “Who owned the first pet dog?” to “What was the first song?” and even “Were the first newspapers really made of rock?”, Sam and his helpers uncover surprising, true stories. Along the way, young readers also learn how to conduct fast and accurate research—an invaluable skill in a world of misinformation and information overload.
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