Don't Know Much About® Anything Else: Even More Things You Need to Know but Never Learned About People, Places, Events, and More! (Don't Know Much About Series) [9780061562327]

Overview

“Reading [Davis] is like returning to the classroom of the best teacher you ever had.”— People

For years, Kenneth C. Davis has enlightened and enthralled us, opening our minds and tickling our fancies with his wonderfully irreverent, fun, and factual Don't Know Much About^® series. He has carried readers on wild and edifying rides through history, mythology, geography, the Bible, the Civil War, even across the universe. Now, following on the heels of his triumphant New York Times bestseller Don't Know Much About^® Anything, comes Don't Know Much About^® Anything Else, a one-stop potpourri of intriguing information.

Chock-full of delightful historical snippets and fascinating people, remarkable milestones and boneheaded blunders, and eye-opening, brain-boggling facts about simply anything and everything in the world, here is the ideal companion for those long car rides, plane flights, quality family hours, or relaxing downtime.

From historic happenings to pop culture history, this quiz book has the answers you’ve been looking for:

• Famous People & Places: Meet the trailblazers and troublemakers of history, from Clara Barton to Daniel Boone, and explore exceptional places from the Amazon rainforest to Central Park.
• Remarkable Inventions: Discover the stories behind game-changing creations, including the first sports cars, the iconic Ford Mustang, and the 30-ton ENIAC computer that kickstarted the digital age.
• Pop Culture History: Go behind the music of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, follow the yellow brick road with The Wizard of Oz, and uncover the scandals of television’s first quiz shows.
• Brain Teasers for the Whole Family: Hundreds of witty questions, surprising answers, and “boneheaded blunders” perfect for family game night or turning a long car ride into a fun-filled quiz show.