Reader's Digest Book of FactsOrganized by category, this compendium of facts presents accurate data in a highly accessible style. Each main category has been skillfully divided into specific areas of interest, encompassing such diverse topics as early civilizations, spies and spying, weapons and warfare, and weather patterns and natural disasters. Illustrated throughout with hundreds of photos, illustrations, and maps. |
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Prehistoric humans | 13 |
THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT | 322 |
THE EARTH | 369 |
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