Answer book : 10,001 fast facts about our world /
Thornton, Kathryn,author of foreword.
National Geographic Society (U.S.),publisher.
Credo Reference (Firm),distributor.
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 researched book is the ultimate family reference.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Includes index.
Foreword / by Kathryn Thornton -- About this book -- Chapter 1. Maps & globes -- Chapter 2. The universe -- Chapter 3. Planet earth -- Chapter 4. Life on earth -- Chapter 5. Climates & habitats -- Chapter 6. The human world -- Chapter 7. World history -- Chapter 8. Science & technology -- Chapter 9. Countries of the world -- Contributors.
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 researched book is the ultimate family reference.
Description based on title page of print version.
Geography
World history
Civilization
Science
Technology
Economics
Political science
Also available in print version.

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