Discover some fascinating trivia in this compilation of 1000 fun facts from the worlds of science, literature, history, entertainment and more. This book reveals facts you may never have heard of before such as: which is the most ‘stolen’ book in the world, how can one marry a dead person, and how did the word ‘dude’ originate?

"Penguins: 100 Amazing Penguin Facts with Quiz Q & A & Pictures for kids "- a fun and fascinating way for young readers to find out more about some of the world's cutest animals. This informative book includes brilliant and well-chosen Q & A to help children learn more about Penguins. Children will learn everything they need to know about these fascinating bird Penguin. Take the quiz and find out what makes penguins unique members of the animal kingdom. This Penguins Quiz Q & A book will cover some interesting insights about Penguins, where penguins live, the true reason they have that tuxedo look, how they survive such extreme weather conditions, the many different species of penguins such as the emperor penguin, the blue penguin, the Chin strap penguins and much more. The whole family from the smallest species to the Emperor penguin living in temperatures below zero. All about the Smallest, Fastest, Tallest, how they communicate, when they discovered- bits of information which can touch the kid's inquisitive mind.

This book explores the geographical, geomorphological, ecological, touristic and socioeconomic aspects of natural heritage, argues for the dynamic conservation of that heritage and explains its key characteristics, promotion, conservation and management to achieve sustainable development goals. Emerging concepts such as geodiversity, geographical heritage sites, geomonuments, geoparks and geotourism are increasingly being used by conservationists. At present, the development of geoparks is a major global theme involving the application of geosciences to promote the inclusive growth of society and the protection and conservation of our unique geoheritage. Currently, there are 147 UNESCO global geoparks across 41 countries, in addition to a number of national-level geoparks. Pursuing a holistic approach towards such sites will sensitise the general public to the need for geoconservation of significant geosites and promote it through geotourism. It is a crucial issue, as various countries around the world are eager to develop their geoparks and are working for the conservation of geoheritage sites at the national level. This unique book gathers contributions from 15 countries in the form of case studies analysing the realities on of geographical heritage, geoparks and geotourism. The respective chapters address the role of geoparks as essential tools for education, recreation and nature conservation. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable guide for geoscientists, planners, policymakers, civil society and anyone concerned about the conservation of geoheritage sites and geoparks for a sustainable future Earth.

Discover some fascinating trivia in this compilation of 1000 fun facts from the worlds of science, literature, history, entertainment and more. This book reveals facts you may never have heard of before such as: which is the most 'stolen' book in the world, how can one marry a dead person, and how did the word 'dude' originate?

Illustrated children's reference book about ancient Egypt. Includes mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, gods, history, and more.

The bestselling Penguin Book of Facts is the most comprehensive and authoritativegeneral factbook available - brought right up to date for this new edition. International in scope and easy to use, it is a goldmine of the latest facts and figureson all major areas of knowledge - from science and technology to sport and culture, to religion and mythology. Amazing valuefor money for anyone who needs to check facts at work or at home, this is the ultimate one-stop resource. Ideal for crossword, quizand trivia addicts, students and browsers Provides a thematic contentslist and over 100 pages of index to help you quickly track down the information you need Includes contributions from over 250experts Illustrated throughout with mapsanddiagrams This is an updated edition of The New Penguin Factfinder.

Pipkin the penguin sets out to discover how many things are in a million, with the help of his mother and a playful seal cub.