The Guinness Book of Knowledge

The Guinness Book of Knowledge adopts an innovative approach to information. Written by a panel of world experts and authorities in their fields, every subject is covered on a spread-by-spread basis.

For quick access, there are bullet points giving readers the essentials of a subject. The concise texts and colorful tables contain a mine of densely packed information. With over 500 pages, The Guinness Book of Knowledge provides extensive information on subjects ranging from ancient history to up-to-date high-tech sciences. Also included are reference guides to every country in the world and more than 2,500 biographies. Unique Guinness superlatives listings, 600 four-color photographs, 3-D digitized maps, boxed features, and "How It Works" spreads complete a volume is indispensible for every home and every student.