Author: Oxford University Press
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199116904
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"...an up-to-the-minute encyclopedia specially written for young students. Young readers will have fun learning new and exciting information about human life, our incredible world and beyond."--p. [4] of cover.
The Ultimate Book of Knowledge
Author: Oxford University Press
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199116904
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"...an up-to-the-minute encyclopedia specially written for young students. Young readers will have fun learning new and exciting information about human life, our incredible world and beyond."--p. [4] of cover.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199116904
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"...an up-to-the-minute encyclopedia specially written for young students. Young readers will have fun learning new and exciting information about human life, our incredible world and beyond."--p. [4] of cover.
The Book of Knowledge
Author: Arthur Mee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
The Book of Knowledge
Author: David Michael Slater
Publisher: Cbay Books
ISBN: 9781933767024
Category : Booksellers and bookselling
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The last few days have seemed like a lifetime for Dexter and Daphna Wax. Between the various attempts on their lives, the assault on their father, and the discovery that their deceased mother had been thousands of years old¿they've endured enough for several lifetimes. They barely have enough energy to stand, let alone to save the world. Unfortunately, they don't have a choice. If they work together, the twins might stand a chance of discovering the truth about The Book of Nonsense. But are they really working together? In this controversial epic second volume of the Sacred Books Series, brother and sister will need to put their past behind them, because with every passing moment the stakes are getting infinitely higher.
Publisher: Cbay Books
ISBN: 9781933767024
Category : Booksellers and bookselling
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The last few days have seemed like a lifetime for Dexter and Daphna Wax. Between the various attempts on their lives, the assault on their father, and the discovery that their deceased mother had been thousands of years old¿they've endured enough for several lifetimes. They barely have enough energy to stand, let alone to save the world. Unfortunately, they don't have a choice. If they work together, the twins might stand a chance of discovering the truth about The Book of Nonsense. But are they really working together? In this controversial epic second volume of the Sacred Books Series, brother and sister will need to put their past behind them, because with every passing moment the stakes are getting infinitely higher.
Big Book of Knowledge
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465499687
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Packed full of facts, this is the perfect encyclopedia for any information-hungry kid who wants to boost their general knowledge. Ever wondered how the roots of a plan can grow through solid rock? Or what life is like on the surface of Venus? Maybe you want to know how long it takes a drop of blood to travel around your body or how a solar power plant works? No matter the question, the Big Book of Knowledge has the answer. Packed with incredible images that show you what others only tell you, this children's book is the perfect resource for curious kids of all ages. When you have this much information at your fingertips, homework will be a breeze!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465499687
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Packed full of facts, this is the perfect encyclopedia for any information-hungry kid who wants to boost their general knowledge. Ever wondered how the roots of a plan can grow through solid rock? Or what life is like on the surface of Venus? Maybe you want to know how long it takes a drop of blood to travel around your body or how a solar power plant works? No matter the question, the Big Book of Knowledge has the answer. Packed with incredible images that show you what others only tell you, this children's book is the perfect resource for curious kids of all ages. When you have this much information at your fingertips, homework will be a breeze!
Burning the Books
Author: Richard Ovenden
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674241207
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
The director of the famed Bodleian Libraries at Oxford narrates the global history of the willful destruction—and surprising survival—of recorded knowledge over the past three millennia. Libraries and archives have been attacked since ancient times but have been especially threatened in the modern era. Today the knowledge they safeguard faces purposeful destruction and willful neglect; deprived of funding, libraries are fighting for their very existence. Burning the Books recounts the history that brought us to this point. Richard Ovenden describes the deliberate destruction of knowledge held in libraries and archives from ancient Alexandria to contemporary Sarajevo, from smashed Assyrian tablets in Iraq to the destroyed immigration documents of the UK Windrush generation. He examines both the motivations for these acts—political, religious, and cultural—and the broader themes that shape this history. He also looks at attempts to prevent and mitigate attacks on knowledge, exploring the efforts of librarians and archivists to preserve information, often risking their own lives in the process. More than simply repositories for knowledge, libraries and archives inspire and inform citizens. In preserving notions of statehood recorded in such historical documents as the Declaration of Independence, libraries support the state itself. By preserving records of citizenship and records of the rights of citizens as enshrined in legal documents such as the Magna Carta and the decisions of the US Supreme Court, they support the rule of law. In Burning the Books, Ovenden takes a polemical stance on the social and political importance of the conservation and protection of knowledge, challenging governments in particular, but also society as a whole, to improve public policy and funding for these essential institutions.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674241207
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
The director of the famed Bodleian Libraries at Oxford narrates the global history of the willful destruction—and surprising survival—of recorded knowledge over the past three millennia. Libraries and archives have been attacked since ancient times but have been especially threatened in the modern era. Today the knowledge they safeguard faces purposeful destruction and willful neglect; deprived of funding, libraries are fighting for their very existence. Burning the Books recounts the history that brought us to this point. Richard Ovenden describes the deliberate destruction of knowledge held in libraries and archives from ancient Alexandria to contemporary Sarajevo, from smashed Assyrian tablets in Iraq to the destroyed immigration documents of the UK Windrush generation. He examines both the motivations for these acts—political, religious, and cultural—and the broader themes that shape this history. He also looks at attempts to prevent and mitigate attacks on knowledge, exploring the efforts of librarians and archivists to preserve information, often risking their own lives in the process. More than simply repositories for knowledge, libraries and archives inspire and inform citizens. In preserving notions of statehood recorded in such historical documents as the Declaration of Independence, libraries support the state itself. By preserving records of citizenship and records of the rights of citizens as enshrined in legal documents such as the Magna Carta and the decisions of the US Supreme Court, they support the rule of law. In Burning the Books, Ovenden takes a polemical stance on the social and political importance of the conservation and protection of knowledge, challenging governments in particular, but also society as a whole, to improve public policy and funding for these essential institutions.
The Big Book of Knowledge
Author: John Farndon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781472377548
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781472377548
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
El Libro Del Conoscimiento de Todos Los Reinos = The Book of Knowledge of All Kingdoms
Author: Nancy F Marino
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781016358316
Category :
Languages : es
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781016358316
Category :
Languages : es
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Books of Knowledge
Author: GRAHAM M. IRWIN
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781505404678
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Books of Knowledge tells of a young man's journey across the world and into myth. Following a mystery involving a set of ancient books and a search for his missing family, Slate Ahn has unbelievable adventures, meets new friends and enemies, and goes on to change Alm forever. An epic introduction to the world of Alm, a classic hero journey for the young at heart.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781505404678
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Books of Knowledge tells of a young man's journey across the world and into myth. Following a mystery involving a set of ancient books and a search for his missing family, Slate Ahn has unbelievable adventures, meets new friends and enemies, and goes on to change Alm forever. An epic introduction to the world of Alm, a classic hero journey for the young at heart.
The New Book of Knowledge
Author:
Publisher: Grolier
ISBN: 9780717205400
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
An illustrated encyclopedia with articles on history, literature, art and music, geography, mathematics, science, sports, and other topics. Some articles include activities, games, or experiments.
Publisher: Grolier
ISBN: 9780717205400
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
An illustrated encyclopedia with articles on history, literature, art and music, geography, mathematics, science, sports, and other topics. Some articles include activities, games, or experiments.
The Book of Unusual Knowledge
Author: Ltd Publications International
Publisher: Publications International, Limited
ISBN: 9781450845809
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Publications International, Limited
ISBN: 9781450845809
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
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.