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  • 101 Amazing Facts about Australia

    Jack Goldstein

    eBook (AUK Authors, June 2, 2013)
    In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Australia. Separated into sections such as its geography, its people, its wildlife, famous Australian figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Australia, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!
  • 101 Amazing Facts About Italy

    Jack Goldstein

    language (AUK Authors, Aug. 19, 2013)
    In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Italy. Separated into sections such as its geography, its landmarks, famous Italian figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Italy, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!
  • 101 Amazing Facts about the Tudors

    Jack Goldstein

    language (AUK Authors, Aug. 12, 2014)
    Do you know the main difference between the diet of a Tudor nobleman and that of a peasant? What was it that changed Henry VIII from an active and pleasant young man into a vastly overweight tyrant? What did a gong farmer do? And what was the purpose of a whipping boy? All of these questions and more are answered in this excellent book containing over one hundred facts about the Tudors. Separated into sections covering each monarch of the era in detail as well as more general chapters with interesting, amusing and shocking facts, the book is perfect for anyone studying this fascinating period in English history as well as those with a general interest in the age.
  • 101 Amazing Facts about Planes

    Jack Goldstein

    language (AUK Authors, Jan. 8, 2014)
    Do you know which way round a country’s flag is placed on an airplane’s tail? What Qantas stands for? What are the twenty most iconic planes of all time? And what happened to the man who successfully glided from a tower in China in the year 559 AD? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts about planes, split into categories such as the history of flight, world records, the most amazing facts and many more. So if you want to know who owns the most expensive private jet in the world, or what is particularly unusual about the photographs of the Wright brothers’ first flight, then this is the book for you. Find the information you want, fast!
  • 101 Amazing Facts about Trees

    Jack Goldstein

    language (AUK Authors, Nov. 25, 2014)
    Did you know that you can use a tree stump as a compass? Do you know what makes Maple trees explode? What do the leaves of an oak tree look like? And where is the tallest tree in the world? The answers to all of these questions and more can be found in this excellent quick-read guide to trees. Whether you’re a dedicated arborologist or are just interested in this often overlooked yet wonderful area of nature, then this book containing over one hundred fascinating facts is the book for you.
  • 101 Amazing Mythical Beasts

    Jack Goldstein

    Paperback (AUK Authors, May 22, 2014)
    Did you know that a Hippogriff is supposedly the offspring of a horse and a griffin? Or that a Greek Sphinx generally has a male face, whereas an Egyptian one has a female visage? Where does the Skunk Ape roam, and how can you spot a Kitsune in human form? Is Slenderman the most frightening mythical creature, or is that honour bestowed on the fearsome Gashadokuro? This fantastic book contains details of over one hundred mythical beasts and legendary creatures, organised into categories for easy reference. Whether you are interested in the beasts of anywhere from Ancient Greece to modern-day Africa, this is the book for you!
  • 101 Amazing Facts About France

    Jack Goldstein

    language (AUK Authors, May 19, 2013)
    In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of France. Separated into sections such as its geography, its people, famous French figures and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting France, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!
  • 101 Amazing Facts about The Second World War

    Jack Goldstein

    language (AUK Authors, Feb. 26, 2014)
    What was the origin of the word ‘Nazi’? Who were the key figures involved in the Second World War, and what terrible weapons did they unleash? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating book containing over one hundred facts about WWII. Whether you are looking for information to include in a project or article, or you are just interested in finding out more about this tragic period in modern history, this is a perfect addition to any bookshelf.
  • 101 Amazing Brainteasers

    Jack Goldstein

    language (AUK Authors, April 30, 2013)
    Contained within this book are over one hundred fun brainteasers for children and adults alike. Covering subjects including numbers, words, logic problems and lateral thinking they are sure to have you scratching your head - until you reveal the answers (at which point you’ll say you knew it all along!)These brainteasers are separated into sections for easy navigation and will test every area of your brain whether you are old or young. Full answers and solutions are provided.
  • 101 Amazing Facts about Spiders: ...and other arachnids

    Jack Goldstein

    language (AUK Authors, Sept. 2, 2014)
    Do you know the difference between a spider-web and a cobweb? What are the two sections of a spider’s body called? Which spider holds the record for the largest legspan? And which species wears the drained corpses of its victims on its back? All of these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook containing over one hundred facts, separated into sections for easy reference. So if you want to know the various uses to which spiders put their silk, or the origin of the tarantella dance, then this is the book for you!
  • 101 Amazing Facts about Ancient Rome

    Jack Goldstein

    language (AUK Authors, March 4, 2014)
    Do you know what the ancient Romans used instead of soap? Which emperor made his horse into a senator? Who was the god of music, light and truth? And how would a gladiator request an honourable death in battle? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating easy-to-read guide to ancient Rome. Whether you are studying the subject and need access to the important information fast, or you are just interested in this fascinating period of history, this excellent quick-read guide containing over one hundred facts is a perfect addition to your bookshelf.
  • 101 Amazing Facts About Birds

    Jack Goldstein

    language (AUK Authors, July 30, 2013)
    Did you know that an albatross can fly fifteen million miles in a single lifetime? Or that flamingos can only eat when their heads are upside down? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts split into categories such as record breakers, parrots, seabirds and many more. So if you want to know what the collective known is for thrushes, or just how deep emperor penguins can dive, then this is the book for you! Find the information you want, fast!