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Updated edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (386 entries) ; digital files. |
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electronic isbdmedia |
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online resource rdacarrier |
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Includes index. |
| Contents |
Foreword / by Kathryn Thornton -- About this book -- Chapter 1. Maps & globes -- Chapter 2. The universe -- Chapter 3. Planet earth -- Chapter 4. Life on earth -- Chapter 5. Climates & habitats -- Chapter 6. The human world -- Chapter 7. World history -- Chapter 8. Science & technology -- Chapter 9. Countries of the world -- Contributors. |
| Access |
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. |
| Summary |
For anyone who has pondered the vastness of our universe, the rich variety of our planet, and the endlessly fascinating world of knowledge that surrounds us, National Geographic presents this timely volume, now fully updated and expanded. Exploring a full spectrum of topics, from earth sciences to astronomy, from climate and habitats to human arts and cultures, from ancient history to cutting-edge technology, this meticulously written and researched book is the ultimate family reference. |
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Also available in print version. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Description based on title page of print version. |
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Geography -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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World history -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Civilization -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Science -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Technology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Economics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Political science -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Thornton, Kathryn, author of foreword.
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National Geographic Society (U.S.), publisher.
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Credo Reference (Firm), distributor.
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| Added Title |
National Geographic answer book : 10,001 fast facts about our world. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: 1426215908 9781426215902 470 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (chiefly color) |
| ISBN |
9781785397332 electronic version |
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1426215908 print |
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9781426215902 print |
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