The Book Of Extraordinary Facts

Author : Publications International Ltd
Publisher : Publications International Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781450853958
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Extraordinary Facts written by Publications International Ltd and published by Publications International Limited. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Ltd Publications International
Publisher : Publications International, Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781450845809
Total Pages : 704 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Unusual Knowledge written by Ltd Publications International and published by Publications International, Limited. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Unusual Knowledge is a mammoth 704-page hardcover book crammed with a cornucopia of information--some useful, others not so much--but all of it completely captivating. It's perfect for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning. With quirky illustrations and a vast array of articles, anecdotes, lists, and games, this book will provide hours of fascinating reading. It will also expand your knowledge on a range of topics, including the animal kingdom, art, sports, technology, history, politics, the universe, and much, much more. Sample topics include: * Are plastic bags killing sacred cows in India? * Does NASCAR have roots in bootlegging moonshine? * Did Ronald Reagan see not one--but two--UFOs during his lifetime? Gorgeous leatherette binding with gilded accents makes The Book of Unusual Knowledge a handsome addition to your library.

Author : Beth L Blair
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440529922
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Everything KIDS' Book of Outrageous Facts written by Beth L Blair and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-10-15 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know... The average person eats up to 430 insects a year? Dinosaurs used bad breath as a weapon? A soccer player runs about 7 miles per game? An ear of corn always has an even number of rows? Want to perplex your parents and flabbergast your friends with the who, what, where, why, how, and "yuck!" about the world we live in? Then you need this all-in-one collection of the weirdest, most fascinating, and sometimes just icky truths out there! You will gasp, gag, and giggle at facts about: Sports and famous athletes Animals at home and in the wild Science and chemistry Bugs and other creepy crawlies Dinosaurs and dragons Planets and the sun Featuring factoids and experiments about almost everything under the sun, this book is perfect for curious kids who won't be satisfied with ordinary truths--after all, the stranger the better!

Author : Stephen Halliday
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780715339077
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazing and Extraordinary Facts about Great Britain written by Stephen Halliday and published by . This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Amazing & Extraordinary Facts about Great Britain unearths the hidden legends, laws, landscapes, discoveries, adventures and locations that have shaped Britain's compelling, and at times, tumultuous past. Explore how Britain was formed - its geology and climate, the quirky characters and events of its history and the origin of British institutions, such as public schools, fish and chips and driving on the left hand side."--Publisher's description.

Author : Publications International Ltd
Publisher : Book of
ISBN 13 : 9781450807456
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Amazing History written by Publications International Ltd and published by Book of. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Amazing Book of History is a 708-page collection of hundreds of articles, lists, quotes, and anecdotes that explore a lively range of human history, from the ancient world to the recent past to pop culture. The hardcover volume looks at history from an anything-goes perspective, with nearly 300 dynamic tales of people, places, and events. Its innovative approach and witty style should appeal to a wide range of readers.

Author : John Dalton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Extraordinary Facts Relating to the Vision of Colours written by John Dalton and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Cecilia Ruiz
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0399184058
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Extraordinary Deaths written by Cecilia Ruiz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A welcome dose of dark humor for these dark times, from acclaimed illustrator Cecilia Ruiz The Book of Extraordinary Deaths introduces readers to the bizarre demises of thinkers, writers, monarchs, artists, and notable nobodies throughout history. Beginning in the seventh century BC with the unusual death of Draco and journeying chronologically to the present day, Ruiz’s playfully sinister giftbook illustrates and describes the infamous deaths of these unfortunate souls. From stories of the hot-air balloon duel that claimed a Frenchman’s life to the fatal wardrobe malfunction of famed dancer Isadora Duncan, The Book of Extraordinary Deaths is a uniquely clever and gorgeously rendered meditation on life’s ironies and mysteries. With Ruiz’s witty descriptions and rich, captivating illustrations, her characters come to life on the page even as they shuffle off this mortal coil.

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1607106019
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: Extraordinary Book of Facts and Bizarre Information written by Bathroom Readers' Institute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From cannibals to conspiracy theories to the origin stories of candy, a compendium of thousands of fun facts to read behind closed doors! Our readers asked for it, and here it is: Uncle John’s first collection of his greatest short facts and quick reading material. Open up to any page of Extraordinary Book of Facts and you might find a list of, say, obscure words (“exocannibals” eat enemies; “indocannibals” eat friends). Flip to another page and there’s a whole bunch of facts about how long things take (a yak’s gestation period: 258 days). On another page: kid facts (the average four-year-old laughs 400 times per day; grownups, about fifteen). Get smarter and laugh a lot more with this amazing collection that features thousands of great facts, plus word origins, myth-conceptions, conspiracy theories, and much, much more. Arranged for simple and speedy reference, this book is the perfect companion for trivia buffs and knowledge junkies everywhere!

Author : RUTH. BINNEY
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781910821459
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE, THE. written by RUTH. BINNEY and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Publisher : Westside Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781412716253
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Armchair Reader: The Amazing Book of History: Extraordinary Facts and Stories written by and published by Westside Publishing. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Armchair Reader series entertains and enlightens with little-known anecdotes, untold stories, fascinating facts, and games that make even the mundane fun. The Armchair Reader's innovative approach and witty style will capture the interest of all readers. Incredible Information features tidbits, facts, nuggets, lists, and articles on topics that span a gamut of interests, including history, science, sports, pop culture, and more.