Chambers Book of Facts - Hardcover

(Ed.), Chambers

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0550104305 ISBN 13: 9780550104304

Publisher: Chambers, 2009

Synopsis

14 Thematic Sections

Space - Earth - Climate and Environment - Natural History

Human Body, Health and Nutrition - Science and Technology

History; Arts and Culture - Thought and Belief - Sports and Games

Time - Communication - Social Structure - Nations of the World.

Covering everything from music to mythology and the

human body to history, this new edition of the ever-popular

Chambers Book of Facts is packed with a remarkable

collection of information in a single quick-reference volume.

All the essential facts and figures are clearly presented,

together with extra features such as mini-biographies and

glossaries. The full index and detailed contents listings make

it easy to find specific information.

This revised and totally up-to-date new edition is now

more useful than ever as a handy reference for the home,

classroom or office.

About this title

About the Author

Chambers is one of the world`s most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative and completely reliable language and reference titles covers English-language dictionaries, thesauruses, bilingual dictionaries, crosswords, puzzles and games and specialist titles on subjects such as biography, quotations, literary characters, science and technology and world history. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chambers
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0550104305
• ISBN 13: 9780550104304
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 992