Product Description

Fully updated and revised for 2008, this single volume family reference book comes from the publishers of the renowned Whitaker's Almanack. It combines the most up-to-date, 'must have' information on every important subject on earth, with lashings of fact files and world record-breakers and Russell Ash's compelling 'top ten' style lists - all lavishly illustrated with full colour photographs. Hugely entertaining and informative in equal measure, this book is a superb reference title for all the family. Praise for the first edition includes: "Russell Ash is the king of lists, the author of reference books that offer a short cut to pub-quiz stardom." The Independent "A Christmas read to dip into again and again. Essential Stuff." The Sunday Times

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #357082 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-28
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 320 pages

Review
'The most up-to-date and accurate information about every subject on earth.' First News 'The biggest assortment of facts collected together in one book, that includes information on everything from insects to space, the fastest car to the worst smell.' Good Book Guide

Good Book Guide
'The biggest assortment of facts collected together in one book, that includes information on everything from insects to space, the fastest car to the worst smell.'

The Publishing News
"A must-have..."

Customer Reviews

A fantastic book
This book is packed with so much information which my son has found fascinating, entertaining and colourful! It's very hard to get him to sit down and read a book, but he's spent hours flicking thorough this one, and is coming out with some rather intelligent comments of late! I would strongly recommend this as a great present for parents to buy their children this christmas!

Keeps the kids occupied
There's so much stuff in here that it's a new read each time you open it.
It's kept my nephew quiet for ages and he's learning new facts every day - so well worth it!