Knowledge Book, The

Everything You Need to Know to Get by in the 21st Century

National Geographic

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English

Marvel Comics
15 September 2009

Encyclopaedias & reference works

Indispensable for every home, library, and office, The Knowledge Book distills thousands of years of humankind's most significant ideas and achievements explains how they are linked and why they are importantand packs everything into a single, irresistibly readable volume. The richly illustrated pages burst with essential facts from all major fields of knowledge- science, technology, philosophy, art, religion, economics, and more.

Loaded with cross-referencing, fact boxes, and other helpful features, the book is topically organized into five sections- Earth and Space; Mathematics and the Sciences; Politics and Economics; Religion, Philosophy, and Psychology; and the Arts. An introductory spread opens each section, summarizing its biggest ideas and discoveries. Time lines and fact boxes place events in the context of history, while sidebars add interesting details on processes, inventions, and artistic techniques. Famous personalities are introduced in highlighted columns. Finally, each section ends with a notation that lists the major issues to be resolved in our day. Color-coded tabs guide readers through the book and support this innovative and accessible approach.

More than a thousand vibrant images captivate readers who enjoy visual learning and function as a colorful catalog of essential knowledge.

By: National Geographic
Imprint: Marvel Comics
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 221mm, Width: 180mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 1.202kg
ISBN: 9781426205187
ISBN 10: 142620518X
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 15 September 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active