Author: Charles Reichblum
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780966099102
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 306
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"The information here is fabulous and so appealing because of the 'I bet you didn't know' spirit in all of us who like to stump our friends and savor the interesting information for ourselves" --Constance Lloyd, General Manager, CBS Radio News
Author: United Nations. Department of Public Information
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United Nations
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426203454
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 452
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Covers everything from earth sciences to astronomy; from climate and habitats to human arts and cultures; from ancient history to cutting-edge technology; and descriptions, flags, and statistics of all the countries in the world.
Author: Cathryn J. Long
Publisher: American Education Publishing
ISBN: 9781561892082
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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Fun and challenging games to test your child's knowledge in American history; the lives and accomplishments of each U.S. president; the unique history and geography of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.; and reading comprehension, vocabulary, and spelling.
Author: Joyce Pope
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789484499
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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Introduces sharks and their world, discussing such topics as food, lifecycles, and attacks on humans.
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0399551174
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Jack and Annie’s biggest, most exciting book of facts is their greatest adventure outside the tree house! Jack and Annie have been all over the world in their adventures in the magic tree house. And they’ve learned lots of incredible facts along the way. Now they want to share them with you! Get ready for a collection of the coolest, weirdest, funniest, grossest, most all-around amazing facts Jack and Annie have ever encountered. With full-color photographs and fun comments from Jack and Annie, this is the essential fact book for all Magic Tree House fans.
Author: Nino Lo Bello
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN: 9780517220832
Category : Popes
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Which pope was a speed demon? What is the pope's salary? Here is a non-sacred treasure trove of fascinating, surprising, and little-known tidbits about the Vatican and the popes, not only for the 700 million Catholics in the world but also for people of other faiths. Includes a time-line of significant dates in Church history, and a glossary of Vatican terms.
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781472379337
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Publications International Ltd
Publisher: Publications International Limited
ISBN: 9781450853958
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This gargantuan, 704-page hardcover book is chock-full of that information and more, covering pop culture, nature, technology, food, sports, art, history, religion, crime, and tales of the just plain weird. Prepared to get lost perusing page after page of unusual facts, enthralling stories, and amusing anecdotes because The Book of Extraordinary Facts will keep you busy for hours Learn about the strange collaboration between surrealist painter Salvador Dal and comedy icon Harpo Marx. Read about what it was like to live during the London Blitz, and debunk popular urban legends. Get lassoed into facts about fascinating wedding customs around the world, and discover the reason behind one of the deadliest fires in American history. What Hollywood star used her twin sister as her body double in a film? How do card sharks mark a deck? Where in California can you find the world s oldest living tree? Which U.S. president spent some pre-politics time as a male model?
Author: Bill O'Neill
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781648450280
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Do you think you know everything about the United States? Think again! Did you know that tomatoes were once put on trial in New Jersey? Or that it's illegal to whistle underwater in West Virginia? With these 1,000 facts about the USA, you're guaranteed to discover something you didn't know.From USA history to silly facts about American presidents, from laws you can't believe are laws to facts about U.S. inventions, this book is the perfect solution to any moment of boredom. It has facts about religion and sports, facts about U.S. geography and nature, facts about food and drinks, and facts about language, animals, and American education. There are facts about science, facts about the military, facts about modes of transportation, facts about business and money, and facts about how big the United States really is.According to one American, "This book of trivia is the greatest thing that's been written since the Nevada state Constitution. Did you know that was the longest message ever sent via Morse code telegram?"With this book of 1,000 trivia facts, you'll impress even the most knowledgeable friends you have. Use the interesting facts to start a great conversation. Pull out the random facts to make someone smile. Be the center of any party with all the funny facts you'll find in this book. Got a pub quiz or trivia night to go to? Prepare with this book! With this many fun facts about the United States, you'll win every time.
