Children’s / Teenage general interest: General knowledge and interesting facts

Many people believe education in Africa is in a state of crisis.

Leading the way to developmentThis book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding the role and mission of the United Nations Development Programme, providing you with the essential information and saving time.

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The vast North African country of Algeria became independent in 1962 after a brutal eight-year-long war against France.

The combination of breathtaking scenic beauty, fabulous wildlife, and peace-loving citizens makes Botswana a favorite of tourists from all over the world.

Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!

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Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!

Since its founding in 1949, the People's Republic of China has been a one-party state in which the Chinese Communist Party holds a monopoly of political power.

Africa, the world's second-largest continent, is home to more than 50 countries.

The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuriesand at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well.

Bloodthirsty, nocturnal, and immortal-vampires are fascinatingly creepy!

***'A book that all children should read' - Matthew Syed***-> Did you know that a toy spaceship can teach you about inflation?

As one of the most powerful countries in Europe, France is a key player in the EU.

A member of the EU since 1995, Sweden is one of the most stable and peaceful countries in the world.

Every girl has wondered how they need to act or what they need to do to get a certain boy's attention.

Schizophrenia, the most severe of the mental disorders, usually begins in late adolescence or young adulthood.

In 1976, at the death of its longtime leader Mao Zedong, China was in a state of economic stagnation and social chaos.

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The early history of Liberia was promising.

Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and privileges to which every individual is entitled.

The Egyptian civilization along the Nile River was one of the ancient world's earliest and most influential empires.

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When terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, Cassie McCauley watched in horror from her classroom on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River.

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Ethnic or racial classifications often say more about culture and shared experience than about genetics or common ancestry.

Readers who are curious about space will be fascinated exploring what we know about black holes!

Welcome to the exciting world of forensic science, where every contact leaves a trace!

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Imagine taking a medication meant to heal you only to discover that the drug rotted your bones, made your teeth fall out, and filled you with a radioactive element called radium.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a national agency dedicated to investigation federal crimes.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a national agency dedicated to investigation federal crimes.

The Complete Book of Presidents and States for grades 4 to 6 features interesting information on each U.

Even before the country became independent in 1962, Rwanda's two largest ethnic groups, the Hutu and Tutsi, were often at war.

Matt Sewell takes you on a world tour, exploring the most amazing birds on every continent'No budding ornithologist should be without Matt Sewell's Atlas of Amazing Birds.

Dive into a world of gross facts and discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky.

Find out what career assessments really mean.

In one wing of Sweden's top-security prison, red drapes hang from the ceiling while small candles burn on an altar and men kneel in prayer; prisoners can apply to spend some of their sentence in religious meditation.

What do a ghost story, a wise saying, and a holiday celebration all have in common?

The book contains a total of 501 facts which make the reader wonder about our strange but truly fascinating world.

Ethiopia, unlike most African countries, remained mostly free from European colonial influence.

For several decades during the 20th century, communism was one of the world's dominant forms of government.

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Have you heard of Anansi, the mischief-making spider from Africa?

It took decades, and a Constitutional amendment, for all American women to get the right to vote.