Know It All: The Little Bok of Essential Knowledge - Hardcover

King Humphrey, Elizabeth; Whitaker, Julie; Aldridge, Susan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0762109335 ISBN 13: 9780762109333

Publisher: Readers Digest, 2008

Synopsis

Refresh your memory, make new discoveries, and quiz yourself on facts you once learned and may have long forgotten?just pick up this handy reference to have all the answers at your fingertips. Wish you were that person who could answer any question? Can?t find just the right thing to say to start a conversation at a cocktail party? This book offers hours of fact-finding pleasure with a huge collection of intriguing and useful facts, plus quizzes to improve your knowledge. You can gain valuable information about a myriad of subjects?with just a page or two devoted to each topic?presented in clear, easy-to-understand language. And, best of all, you will be on your way to becoming a Know It All! There are 10 sections?Understanding the Universe, The Story of the Earth, The Story of Life, Exploring the World, Invention and Discovery, Conflicts of the Modern Age, Structure of Society, Religion and Philosophy, Artistic Endeavors, and Quizzes. Sidebars such as ?Conv

About this title

About the Author

Elizabeth King Humphrey has been a contributing writer, editorial advisor, copy editor, and co-designer for several magazines, books, and PBS documentaries.

Julie Whitaker has a masterÂ’s degree in anthropology and American studies. Whitaker has contributed to many books, including several encyclopedias.

Susan Aldridge has been a freelance science and medical writer for over 15 years, and has contributed to many magazines and websites.

Edition details

• Publisher: Readers Digest
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762109335
• ISBN 13: 9780762109333
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288