Firefly's World of Facts

by Russell Ash

From previous editions published in the "A mine of useful and useless information..."
- The Spectator "An education in one volume."
- The Sunday Times Who was the only person ever to win both an Oscar and a Nobel Prize? Who was the only female martyr and saint to sport a beard? Which country hosts the Cockroach Hall of Fame? Whose last words were, "I am still alive!"? These and thousands of other questions are answered in Firefly's World of Facts. Abundantly illustrated with color photographs, illustrations, maps and charts, every page is chock full of unexpected and astonishing lists, rankings, facts and juxtapositions. Firefly's World of Facts covers a rich diversity of topics and is arranged by Readers of all ages will be fascinated by the facts revealed in this remarkable reference.

Genres: Nonfiction

320 pages, Hardcover

First published October 12, 2007

About the author

Russell Ash is best known for his annual 'The Top Ten of Everything' and other popular reference works, but he is also the author of numerous humour titles. His extensive research work encompasses biographical studies and genealogy.

Reviews

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

It talks about everything, for example the elements, technology, math and so on....

I picked this book because I want to learn how famous people changed the world.

I finished this book because I want more knowledge of history to my brain

Patrick because he likes weird facts about the world.