A World of Curiosities: Surprising, Interesting, and Downright Unbelievable Facts from Every Nation on the Planet

by John Oldale

Book Overview

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe: everything you never knew you never knew about every country on Earth.A scientist by training and an explorer by passion, Dr. John Oldale has logged half a million miles visiting more than ninety nations. Now, he celebrates our weird and wonderful world in a cornucopia of fascinating facts brought vividly to life through the unexpected stories behind them. Touching on history, travel, politics, natural history and more,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0452297834
• ISBN13: 9780452297838
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Plume Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher