TY - BOOK AU - Thornton,Kathryn ED - National Geographic Society (U.S.), ED - Credo Reference (Firm), TI - Answer book: 10,001 fast facts about our world SN - 9781785397332 AV - G123 .A573 2015 U1 - 910 23 PY - 2015/// CY - Washington, D.C PB - National Geographic Society KW - Geography KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - World history KW - Civilization KW - Science KW - Technology KW - Economics KW - Political science N1 - 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; Access restricted to authorized users and institutions; Also available in print version N2 - 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 UR - https://ezp.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/title/ngeolgpf?institutionId=5224 ER -