1000 Questions and Answers Factfile - Hardcover

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Grade 5-9–This title was first published in hardback in 2002 and has been reformatted with no revisions. Seven subjects are covered in question-and-answer format: stars and planets; planet Earth; dinosaurs; ancient civilizations; knights and castles; inventions; and transportation. Each topic has a short multiple-choice quiz located in a sidebar and a list of Web sites to consult for further information. Sample questions include: What is an aging population? What causes waves and tides? What is a pulsar? What was the Children's Crusade? Why was Daimler's first motorcycle made of wood? Colored illustrations enhance each page. Kathy Wollard's How Come? Every Kid's Science Questions Explained (Workman, 1999) and Catherine Ripley's Why?: The Best Ever Question and Answer Book about Nature, Science and the World around You (Firefly, 2001) are similar, but not as comprehensive in coverage. This title is useful for collections that need a single-volume survey on a variety of topics.–Ann Joslin, Fort LeBoef School District, Waterford, PA
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