Across the Jewniverse - Kerry Olitzky, Deborah Bodin Cohen

How long will a dreidel spin in outer space? Who created the first teddy bear? How big was the world''s largest matzah ball? Why do Russian Jews put salt in their pockets?In their 5,000-year history, the Jewish people have done some astonishing things. Inspired by the Weird But True series and other books of fun facts, this book brings together 180 surprising facts about the Jewish people, culture, and history. These bite-sized info-morsels are collected from across the Jewish universe on subjects ranging from holidays to entertainment, science, pop culture and more.Bright eye-catching images and humorous details will captivate children and adults alike, including trivia enthusiasts and reluctant readers.What a fun gift!