About the Book

A multifaceted reference book for the 21st century, the "Answer Book" will fascinate with up-to-date, authoritative, and endlessly interesting information about the world today. From earth sciences to astronomy, from climate and habitats to human arts and cultures, from ancient history to cutting-edge technology, and including brief descriptions, flags, and statistics of all the countries of the world, it delivers exactly the kind of quick-dip information that modern readers crave. Maps, charts, diagrams, graphs, photographs, illustrations--some 600 pictures in all--combine with hundreds of fast facts and short pieces on the people, places, wildlife, weather, history, and current events that matter in our world today. "National Geographic Answer Book" is a vital reference for school, a handy resource at the office, and a fabulous pick-up-and browse companion at home.

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 448 pages

Language: English

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 1426203454

Publication Date: Sep. 21st, 2010

ISBN-13: 9781426203459

Dimensions: 7.80 x 9.80 x 1.30 inches

Shipping Weight: 3.04 lbs

• Categories: Questions Answers