Author: World Almanac
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780886878740
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 1016
Book Description
Offers comprehensive facts, figures, and explanations of the events, people, and places in the news, with original articles on recent issues and topics.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts, 2002
Author: World Almanac
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780886878740
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 1016
Book Description
Offers comprehensive facts, figures, and explanations of the events, people, and places in the news, with original articles on recent issues and topics.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780886878740
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 1016
Book Description
Offers comprehensive facts, figures, and explanations of the events, people, and places in the news, with original articles on recent issues and topics.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2003
Author: Ken Park
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780886878832
Category : Almanacs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A perennial #1 New York Times Bestseller, with comprehensive, reliable, and up-to-date information on every subject imaginable, right at your fingertipsFor 135 years, The World Almanac has remained the source of choice for people who want quick access to information they know they can trust. More comprehensive than a web site, quicker and easier to use than the Internet and other on-line sources, and cheaper that 15 days of Internet access, The World Almanac is found in more homes, schools, libraries, businesses, and media outlets than any other reference source. The World Almanac 2003 provides over 1,000 pages of facts and figures, including:* A complete recap of the 2002 Winter Olympics, including the results of every event * The Year in Pictures: Two color photo sections highlighting the year`s most dramatic news, sports, and entertainment events * The Facts Behind the News: Up-to-date and comprehensive information on the arts and entertainment, awards and prizes, U.S. cities and states, nations of the world, sports, the environment, vital statistics, lifestyles, education, travel and tourism, science and technology, astronomy, sex, health and nutrition, the economy and business, and much more
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780886878832
Category : Almanacs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A perennial #1 New York Times Bestseller, with comprehensive, reliable, and up-to-date information on every subject imaginable, right at your fingertipsFor 135 years, The World Almanac has remained the source of choice for people who want quick access to information they know they can trust. More comprehensive than a web site, quicker and easier to use than the Internet and other on-line sources, and cheaper that 15 days of Internet access, The World Almanac is found in more homes, schools, libraries, businesses, and media outlets than any other reference source. The World Almanac 2003 provides over 1,000 pages of facts and figures, including:* A complete recap of the 2002 Winter Olympics, including the results of every event * The Year in Pictures: Two color photo sections highlighting the year`s most dramatic news, sports, and entertainment events * The Facts Behind the News: Up-to-date and comprehensive information on the arts and entertainment, awards and prizes, U.S. cities and states, nations of the world, sports, the environment, vital statistics, lifestyles, education, travel and tourism, science and technology, astronomy, sex, health and nutrition, the economy and business, and much more
The World Almanac for Kids 2003
Author: World Almanac
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780886878788
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
With more than 2 million copies sold to date, The World Almanac For Kids 2003 provides kids with the information they crave on thousands of subjects, from aardvarks to Zulus.The World Almanac For Kids is:* The #1 almanac designed just for kids* A New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller* Completely updated from first page to last * Colorful, fun and informative* Packed with puzzles, games, activities and jokes* Filled with kid-friendly facts on just about every topic imaginable* Great for school reports and homework helpCheck out the official World Almanac For Kids companion Web site at www.worldalmanacforkids.com
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780886878788
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
With more than 2 million copies sold to date, The World Almanac For Kids 2003 provides kids with the information they crave on thousands of subjects, from aardvarks to Zulus.The World Almanac For Kids is:* The #1 almanac designed just for kids* A New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller* Completely updated from first page to last * Colorful, fun and informative* Packed with puzzles, games, activities and jokes* Filled with kid-friendly facts on just about every topic imaginable* Great for school reports and homework helpCheck out the official World Almanac For Kids companion Web site at www.worldalmanacforkids.com
The World Almanac and Book of Facts
Author: World Almanac Books
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9781606863541
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1008
Book Description
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9781606863541
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1008
Book Description
The World Almanac for Kids 2005
Author: World Almanac
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780886879297
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Kids love this book! The World Almanac For Kids 2005 - The latest, greatest and most fun filled edition of the world's best-selling kids almanac. This completely revised full-color book is overflowing with facts, figures, pictures, games, maps, flags and so much more. It is bound to have something to peak the interest of kids, parents and teachers alike. Some features include: - All new faces & places chapter - see if your favorite kid star made the cut - An expanded homework help section - with extra tips through out the book - Short biographies and pictures of all the U.S. Presidents - Updated sports section with details about the X-Games and Olympics - Information about all 50 U.S. States and all 193 Nations of The World - Other sections include: animals, famous birthdays, books, dinosaurs, environment, health, music, military, populations, space, and more!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780886879297
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Kids love this book! The World Almanac For Kids 2005 - The latest, greatest and most fun filled edition of the world's best-selling kids almanac. This completely revised full-color book is overflowing with facts, figures, pictures, games, maps, flags and so much more. It is bound to have something to peak the interest of kids, parents and teachers alike. Some features include: - All new faces & places chapter - see if your favorite kid star made the cut - An expanded homework help section - with extra tips through out the book - Short biographies and pictures of all the U.S. Presidents - Updated sports section with details about the X-Games and Olympics - Information about all 50 U.S. States and all 193 Nations of The World - Other sections include: animals, famous birthdays, books, dinosaurs, environment, health, music, military, populations, space, and more!
Time: Almanac 2002
Author: Editors of Time Magazine
Publisher: Time Almanac
ISBN: 9781929049288
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1048
Book Description
From the experts at "Information Please" and the editors of "Time" magazine comes this comprehensive assembly of incredible facts and statistics on just about anything--famous people, demographic data, geography, history, and more. From global trends to election results, all the up-to-the-minute facts, dates, and information one needs. 32-page color insert.
Publisher: Time Almanac
ISBN: 9781929049288
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1048
Book Description
From the experts at "Information Please" and the editors of "Time" magazine comes this comprehensive assembly of incredible facts and statistics on just about anything--famous people, demographic data, geography, history, and more. From global trends to election results, all the up-to-the-minute facts, dates, and information one needs. 32-page color insert.
The World Almanac for Kids, 2002
Author: Elaine Israel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780886878696
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Offers facts on a range of topics, from animals to weather and from computers to sports.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780886878696
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Offers facts on a range of topics, from animals to weather and from computers to sports.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2018
Author: Sarah Janssen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 160057212X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 3444
Book Description
The 150th Anniversary special edition of the best-selling reference book of all time! The ebook format allows curious readers to keep millions of searchable facts at their fingertips. The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 150th anniversary edition celebrates its illustrious history while keeping an eye on the future. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: 150 Years of The World Almanac: A special feature celebrating The World Almanac's historic run includes highlights from its distinguished past and some old-fashioned "facts," illustrating how its defining mission has changed with the times. Historical Anniversaries: The World Almanac's recurring feature expands to incorporate milestone events and cultural touchstones dating to the book's founding year, from the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson to the publication of Little Women. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Greatest Single-Season Performances: In light of Russell Westbrook's unprecedented 42 regular-season triple-doubles, The World Almanac takes a look back at athletes' best single-season runs. Statistical Spotlight: A popular new feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data visualizations provide important context and new perspectives to give readers a fresh angle on important issues. The Obama Presidency: A year after Barack Obama’s second term came to a close, The World Almanac reviews the accomplishments, missteps, and legacy of the 44th president. The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. Other New Highlights: A biography of the 45th president and profile of the Trump administration; 2016 election results; and statistics on crime, health care, overdose deaths, shootings, terrorism, and much more. The Year in Review: The World Almanac takes a look back at 2017 while providing all the information you'll need in 2018. 2017—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2017. 2017—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring a preview of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, complete coverage of the 2017 World Series, new tables of NBA, NHL, and NCAA statistics, and much more. 2017—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2017. 2017—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the quirkiest news stories of the year, from the king who secretly worked as an airline pilot for decades to the state that's auctioning off its governor's mansion. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2017, from news and sports to pop culture.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 160057212X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 3444
Book Description
The 150th Anniversary special edition of the best-selling reference book of all time! The ebook format allows curious readers to keep millions of searchable facts at their fingertips. The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 150th anniversary edition celebrates its illustrious history while keeping an eye on the future. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: 150 Years of The World Almanac: A special feature celebrating The World Almanac's historic run includes highlights from its distinguished past and some old-fashioned "facts," illustrating how its defining mission has changed with the times. Historical Anniversaries: The World Almanac's recurring feature expands to incorporate milestone events and cultural touchstones dating to the book's founding year, from the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson to the publication of Little Women. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Greatest Single-Season Performances: In light of Russell Westbrook's unprecedented 42 regular-season triple-doubles, The World Almanac takes a look back at athletes' best single-season runs. Statistical Spotlight: A popular new feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data visualizations provide important context and new perspectives to give readers a fresh angle on important issues. The Obama Presidency: A year after Barack Obama’s second term came to a close, The World Almanac reviews the accomplishments, missteps, and legacy of the 44th president. The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. Other New Highlights: A biography of the 45th president and profile of the Trump administration; 2016 election results; and statistics on crime, health care, overdose deaths, shootings, terrorism, and much more. The Year in Review: The World Almanac takes a look back at 2017 while providing all the information you'll need in 2018. 2017—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2017. 2017—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring a preview of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, complete coverage of the 2017 World Series, new tables of NBA, NHL, and NCAA statistics, and much more. 2017—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2017. 2017—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the quirkiest news stories of the year, from the king who secretly worked as an airline pilot for decades to the state that's auctioning off its governor's mansion. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2017, from news and sports to pop culture.
Egypt Almanac
Author: Paul Ayoub-Geday
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Looking for a resource to provide facts and figures about life in contemporary Egypt? The Egypt Almanac 2002-3 is an excellent place to start. The book is organized into six topical chapters, covering the land, culture, society, politics, economy, and industry. Each chapter is then divided into further detailed articles written by some of the top journalists and researchers in Egypt.The 2002-3 edition of the Egypt Almanac includes 125 articles, 244 color photographs, and 113 graphs, tables, and maps, as well as handy contact and reference sections. Whether your interest is finding out who's who in Egyptian business or music or gaining further understanding of the local perspective on important news events of the year, this volume covers it all.More than forty noted experts and artists contributed to the book, including Salima Ikram, Max Rodenbeck, Norbert Schiller, Sherif Sonbol, and Nicholas Warner. This book is an essential reference that should be a part of every home and office library.
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Looking for a resource to provide facts and figures about life in contemporary Egypt? The Egypt Almanac 2002-3 is an excellent place to start. The book is organized into six topical chapters, covering the land, culture, society, politics, economy, and industry. Each chapter is then divided into further detailed articles written by some of the top journalists and researchers in Egypt.The 2002-3 edition of the Egypt Almanac includes 125 articles, 244 color photographs, and 113 graphs, tables, and maps, as well as handy contact and reference sections. Whether your interest is finding out who's who in Egyptian business or music or gaining further understanding of the local perspective on important news events of the year, this volume covers it all.More than forty noted experts and artists contributed to the book, including Salima Ikram, Max Rodenbeck, Norbert Schiller, Sherif Sonbol, and Nicholas Warner. This book is an essential reference that should be a part of every home and office library.
Guinness World Records 2002
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780851121246
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
An illustrated examination of records covering every field of human and non-human endeavor.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780851121246
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
An illustrated examination of records covering every field of human and non-human endeavor.