Space -- The mysterious universe -- Spectacular stars -- Earth's Moon -- The planets -- Exploring space -- Top 10: Largest launchers -- Living in space -- Earth -- The blue planet -- Rocks and gemstones -- Top 10: Tallest mountains -- Earthquakes and volcanoes -- Natural wonders -- Trees and forests -- Top 10: Longest rivers -- Oceans and seas -- Deserts -- At the poles -- Climate and weather -- Nature -- Prehistoric creatures -- Microscopic life -- Fabulous flora -- Spiders, bugs, and insects -- Fantastic fish -- Rays and sharks -- Scaly reptiles -- Top 10: Longest snakes -- Amazing amphibians -- The world of birds -- Incredible big cats -- The magnificent whale -- Brawny bears -- Primates -- Top 10: Heaviest land animals -- Your brilliant body -- Super senses -- The human brain -- Stinky poo and goo -- People and culture -- A world of people -- Earth's continents -- The world's countries -- Buzzing capitals -- Top 10: Most populous world cities -- Language -- Flying the flag -- World religions -- Top 10: Tallest statues -- Astonishing art -- Listen to the music -- On the stage -- At the movies -- Solo sports -- Playing as a team -- Top 10: Olympians -- The written word -- Tasty food -- All about pets -- History -- Ancient Egypt -- Ancient Rome -- Imperial China -- Aztecs and Incas -- Fortresses and castles -- The world of Islam -- Medieval kingdoms of Africa -- Top 10: Longest-reigning monarchs -- Changing fashions -- Into battle -- Science and technology -- Essential elements -- Sound and light -- Energy and forces -- The energy of hot and cold -- Generating electricity -- Everyday materials -- Ingenious inventions -- Super structures -- Top 10: Tallest bridges -- Wheeled vehicles -- On the water -- Terrific trains -- Taking flight -- Top 10: Fastest aircraft -- Going digital -- Versatile robots.
Summary:
"Are you mad about measurements, devoted to dates, or just generally fond of figures? Then use this incredible encyclopedia to uncover the stats behind every topic under the sun -- from the numbers of stars in the Universe to the amount of blood cells in your body" -- Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.