Answer book : 10,001 fast facts about our world

Title:

Author:

Howell, Catherine Herbert.

ISBN:

9781426215902

Edition:

Updated edition.

Physical Description:

470 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (chiefly color) ; 26 cm

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Maps & globes -- The universe -- Planet Earth -- Life on Earth -- Climates & habitats -- The human world -- World history -- Science & technology -- Countries of the world.

Abstract:

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.

Subject Term:

Geography -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

World history -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Science -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Technology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Economics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Political science -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Added Author:

Howell, Catherine Herbert.

Added Corporate Author:

National Geographic Society (U.S.)

Format:

Books

Document ID:

SD_ILS:1575093

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Summary

For anyone who has pondered the vastness of our universe, the rich variety of our planet, and the endlessly fascinating world of knowledge that surrounds us, National Geographic presents this timely volume, now fully updated and expanded. Exploring a full spectrum of topics, from earth sciences to astronomy, from climate and habitats to human arts and cultures, from ancient history to cutting-edge technology, this meticulously written and extravagantly illustrated book is the ultimate family reference.

Author Notes

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC is one of the world's leading nonfiction publishers, proudly supporting the work of scientists, explorers, photographers, and authors, as well as publishing a diverse list of books that celebrate the world and all that is in it. National Geographic Books creates and distributes print and digital works that inspire, entertain, teach, and give readers access to a world of discovery and possibility on a wide range of nonfiction subjects from animals to travel, cartography to history, fun facts to moving stories. A portion of all National Geographic proceeds is used to fund exploration, conservation, and education through ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society.