Описание: Slept through high school history? Need a more entertaining refresher than a dusty textbook? Want to learn more about America and its interesting history?
Pick up The Great Book of American Trivia, the ultimate compendium of American trivia and little-known facts. A quick read packed with information from cover to cover. Here you will find out:
Which US president survived an assassination attempt - and didn’t even pause his speech?
What holiday’s origin story was actually just a tall tale to unite a country at war?
Where in the world can you find an American mountain range - that isn’t in America?
How did an earthquake lead to the Trail of Tears?
What First Lady gossip shook up an entire presidential cabinet?
Whether you know nothing about America’s past or you consider yourself an expert, you’ll learn something new and find yourself entertained as you discover or relive the nation’s troubles, mistakes, triumphs, and challenges. Dig in now and start learning the interesting stories that shaped America into what it is today.
Welcome to the 1770s, years of big hats, big wigs, and big ideas. You might have learned about the American Revolution in history classes, but this book is here to tell you everything your teachers couldn't. Get ready to learn all about the American Revolution, from the ins and outs of the Enlightenment philosophy that inspired the war, to which stories you've heard about the Founding Fathers may be straight-up false, how the War of Independence sparked a wave of new bids for revolution from Ireland to Japan, and why the movie where Nicholas Cage steals the Declaration of Independence is a great piece of American Revolution philosophy.
You'll learn:
Who were the big players off the battlefield?
What does "no taxation without representation" actually mean?
Was George Washington actually as great as everyone says?
How did science experiments cause the American Revolution?
And what was Canada doing the whole time?
Each chapter of our trivia books is broken up into fifteen short sections that will introduce you to major players, major ideas, or majorly weird stories. Unlike your high school history teacher, we're not going to put you to sleep with the names of a million generals, or the dates and places of every time the British and Americans looked at each other funny. To go along with the fifteen short break-downs of the war, every chapter also ends with twenty fun facts or bits of trivia, and five questions to test your knowledge on the American Revolution.
So put on your tricorn hat, ready your stars and stripes, and get ready to learn...
What do you know about the Great Lakes State? There's so much to learn about Michigan that even those who have lived in the state for years don't know In this trivia book, you'll learn about the state's history, pop culture, inventions and so much more
In The Great Book of Michigan, you'll find the answers to the following questions:
How did Michigan get its name?
Why is it known as the "Great Lakes State"?
Which famous musicians were neighbors in Michigan?
What major anatomical experiments took place in the state?
Which famous twins were from the state?
Which NBA legend had a hard time growing up in Michigan?
Which sport originated from the Great Lakes State?
Which city is believed to be cursed by a monster?
What are some of the most haunted spots in Michigan?
And so much more
This book is filled with facts about Michigan Some of the facts will be shocking. Others may be sad. Some will give you chills. But the one thing they all have in common is that they're all interesting
Whether you think you already know all about Michigan or you don't know anything about the Great Lakes State, you're bound to learn something new. You'll even impress your friends at your next trivia night
So, what are you waiting for? Dig in now to learn more about Michigan
How much do you know about the Tar Heel State? There's so much to learn about North Carolina that even natives of the state don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about North Carolina's history, pop culture, sports, unsolved mysteries, and so much more.
In The Great Book of North Carolina, you'll find the answers to the following questions:
How did North Carolina get its name?
Why is it known as the "Tar Heel State"?
What happened to the "Lost Colony"?
Which famous pirate was killed in the Outer Banks?
What popular recreational activity was invented in the state?
What soda company got its start in North Carolina?
Which sport originated from the Tar Heel State?
Which NBA legend was raised in North Carolina?
What urban legends haunt the state?
What's the most haunted spot in North Carolina?
And so much more
This book is packed with facts about North Carolina. Some of the facts in this book may shock you. Others may give you chills. But the one thing they all have in common is that they're all interesting
Whether you feel like an amateur or a pro on North Carolina trivia, you're bound to walk away with plenty of new knowledge about the state once you finish this book. Your friends won't stand a chance at your next trivia night
So, what are you waiting for? Get started now to learn more about North Carolina
Автор: O`Neill Bill Название: Trivia Madness: 1000 Fun Trivia Questions ISBN: 1530679508 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781530679508 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2060.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In this nostalgic trivia book, we will revisit every fascinating storyline from the 1990s, a decade of evolving technology and science advances, and shocking violence. Read about monstrous natural disasters, police brutality, abuses of power by government officials, and rioting citizens who fought back against them. Discover the events that led to the end of the Cold War and the beginning of the war in the Middle East and instability between battling ethnic and religious groups around the world. Read how domestic terrorism made its way into the United States through foreign ideology and homegrown hatred. Here are some of the topics we will cover:
Which Madonna video did MTV reject and why was her book so controversial?
Which two superstar rappers died when they got caught up in an East Coast vs. West Coast rap rivalry?
What women dominated the country charts and crossed over to the Top 40?
How did a cult complex in Texas catch on fire and burn to the ground, killing its occupants?
How did a standoff between the FBI and an Idaho militia family end?
How did a Virginia man lose his penis (no joke), and which boxer had his ear bitten by Mike Tyson in the ring?
What led to rioting in Los Angeles, and what court case became the "Trial of the Century?"
What nations were involved in genocide, and how were they stopped?
This book answers the key questions you might have from the 1990s. You
Описание: The Great Book of Ice Hockey is a must for anyone who loves sports trivia. The book is a compendium of interesting facts and sport stories about the great game of ice hockey, with information about the early days before the National Hockey League (NHL) all the way to the stars of today. There are random facts about leagues, rules, coaches, players, and inside stories about the early days of the game. The answers to hundreds of trivia questions lie in these pages. Learn about foreign leagues, junior hockey, and superstars like Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, and of course "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky. You can find interesting facts about the builders of the game, including Maurice "Rocket" Richard and Coach Jack Adams, both of whom have NHL trophies named in their honor. You will meet scoring leaders, winning coaches, amazing goalies and ice hockey royalty. Whether you're a long-time fan of ice hockey, or if you're just looking for answers to troublesome trivia questions in your latest game of Trivial Pursuit, "The Great Book of Ice Hockey" is the book for you. Presented in a clear and engaging manner, this collection of sports trivia will give fans of ice hockey a new and entertaining set of random facts to liven up a boring day or fill the time during intermission.
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