Download or read book The Pocket Book of Famous First Facts a Record of First Happenings Discoveries and Inventions in the United States written by Joseph Nathan Kane and published by Richmond Hill, Ont. : Simon & Schuster of Canada. This book was released on 1970 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Famous First Facts written by Joseph Nathan Kane and published by H. W. Wilson. This book was released on 2006 with total page 1336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than half a century, Famous First Facts has earned the accolades of reviewers and a place on library reference shelves nationwide. This new edition of the reference classic is updated and expanded with new entries reflecting the latest developments and discoveries, and newly organized for easier access to information.
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Download or read book The Pocket Daring Book for Girls written by Andrea J. Buchanan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-10-28 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revisit old favorites and discover even more facts and stories. The perfect pocket book for any girl on a quest for knowledge. Includes New Chapters + the Best Wisdom & Wonder from The Daring Book for Girls
Download or read book Fascinating Facts about Famous Fiction Authors and the Greatest Novels of All Time written by Dave Astor and published by Daveastorwrites.com. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you love classic literature and reading novels from famous fiction authors then you are going to love this book! In Fascinating Facts, literary trivia expert and author Dave Astor provides 100-plus short chapters which contain anecdotes, oddities, coincidences, and of course great trivia about the greatest authors who have ever put pen to paper.It's no surprise that the best writers have interesting facts surrounding them, because famous authors have to be pretty fascinating themselves in order to create the literature we cherish and enjoy so much. Here is a sample of some of the many interesting informational nuggets and gems you will discover: * The phrase "keeping up with the Joneses" originally referred to the wealthy family in which novelist Edith Wharton (nee Jones) grew up. * Edward Bellamy predicted debit cards in his novel Looking Backward - published in 1888! * The 1950s "Cat in the Hat" character created by Dr. Seuss looks like a feline version of the Uncle Sam character drawn by that same writer for his 1940s editorial cartoons. * Shakespeare and Don Quixote author Miguel de Cervantes died on almost the same day in 1616. * Dorothy Parker bequeathed her money to the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. * O. Henry coined the term "banana republic." Whether you are a bibliophile wanting to know everything about famous authors or just want to wow your friends and amaze your relatives with interesting and entertaining literary trivia, Fascinating Facts is a fun book that you'll return to over and over again. Order your copy today!
Download or read book The Pocketbook of Aussie History written by Brendan Gullifer and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When was the first Melbourne cup, and which horse won? Who was the first woman to stand for federal parliament? Whats the second verse of ? Advance Australia Fair And why was Vegemite renamed Parwill in 1928? Here, in one handy reference, are the dates and deeds, the heroes and villains, the icons and famous words that have shaped our country ...
Download or read book Famous First Facts International Edition written by Steven Anzovin and published by H. W. Wilson. This book was released on 2000 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A record of first happenings, discoveries and inventions in the United States.
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Download or read book FAMOUS FIRST FACTS AND RECORDS written by JOSEPH NATHAN KANE and published by . This book was released on with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Oxford Children s Pocket Book of Facts written by Oxford Staff and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy reference book is a revised and updated version of the bestselling Oxford Chihldren's Pocket Book of Knowledge. Packed page after page with fascinating facts and information, the Oxford Children's Pocket Book of Facts is lavishly illustrated with over 450 full-colour illustrations and contains over 500 articles covering science and technology, history, geography, sport, biography and the arts. The text has been written in lively style by expert contributors, and the book's easy-to-use format has been specially designed to stimulate enquiring young minds. The perfect pocket reference book - and great for browsing too! Features: * A pocket-money-priced addition to the acclaimed Oxford children's encyclopedia range * comes with the authority of the celebrated multi-volume Oxford Children's Encyclopedia * revised and up-to-date information * A-Z arrangement for easy reference * illustrated with over 450 full-colour photos, drawings, diagrams and maps * `Did you know?' panels give additional information on records, statistics and amazing facts * `Fact file' panels highlight key points about the countries of the world * special end section includes world flags, world history timeline, and essential lists and tables * suitable for children of 8 and over
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Download or read book African American Firsts written by Joan Potter and published by Dafina Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excluded from history books, overlooked in classrooms and neglected by the media, African Americans have long been denied an accurate picture of their contributions to America, from colonial days to the present. But times have changed and the record can now be set straight. From the inventors of the traffic light and the gas mask to winners of an Oscar and the Olympic gold, this authoritative resource reveals over 450 'firsts' by African Americans - wonderful accomplishments achieved despite poverty, discrimination and racism.
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