The Factastic Book of 1001 Lists

The Firefly Factastic Book of 1001 Lists is a witty compilation of 1,001 lists of useful facts and amusing trivia designed especially to appeal to younger readers. Author Russell Ash has a proven knack for knowing what will interest and entertain. Grouped by subject, from nature to science, space to sports, countries to culture, the short lists of ranked facts and statistics sit alongside longer narrative lists of the bizarre and unusual, the intriguing and surprising. Comprehensive "fact files" provide quick and easy reference on subjects from geography to history to popular culture. World records, milestones and famous "firsts" are all included as well as lists of opposites, quiz lists, and questions and answers. "Did You Know" items throughout offer perfect conversation starters and stoppers that kids will love. What are the top 10 tallest mountains in the world? Who holds the most world records for table tennis? Which animal's heart beats the fastest? What is the most popular film of all time? Which frog jumps the longest? Which is the biggest? The smallest? With 167 letters, what is the longest place name in the world? How far does a mail carrier walk in one year? All of the answers to these questions and innumerable others are found in The Firefly Factastic Book of 1001 Lists. Humorously and informatively written, and extensively researched by expert list compiler Russell Ash, this is a fascinating book readers will never want to put down.