An Introduction to General Knowledge

by StanleyPrince (Author), Malcolm Lawson - Paul (Illustrator)

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  Paperback
  2000

  $8.32

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $4.35

  This compendium of general knowledge is aimed at young people, in particular, to stimulate fact-based learning. In terms of the National Curriculum, it is now recognized that investigation of academic subjects, and even free expression, cannot avoid a structural underpinning of solid facts; and if absorbing such information is fun, young people cannot fail to benefit. This book grew from the author's need to give students a systematic coverage of a vast amount of information, when participating in the junior section of the schools challenge quiz. It provided a notable impetus to learning at his school. The success of the many quiz shows on TV and radio, pub quizzes and fact-based games for adults and children, also indicates a strong underlying interest everywhere. This wide-ranging collection of facts covers history, geography, literature, religion, mathematics, science, the arts, film and sport. It should appeal to the whole family. Stanley Prince is the author of A Guide to French Grammar .