| 1. |  | Guinness: World Records 2009 (Guinness World Records)
from Guinness
Price: $19.11
Customer Review:
All of my kids love these books, we have every year. They read alot AND REMEMBER what they read which is good practice when they are first beginning to read. | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 2. |  | The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2009
from World Almanac
Price: $10.39
Customer Review:
Even in the age of computers and Google, this book is a must. Hard to put down and one fact always leads to another. | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 3. |  | A Short History of Nearly Everything
from Random House Large Print
Customer Review:
Let me start by saying that this was one of the most interesting and enjoyable books I have ever read!
The author starts by explaining the beginning of the universe and he discusses it in a very intriguing and easy to understand way. The truly "astronomical" numbers are put into interesting... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 4. |  | An Incomplete Education: 3,684 Things You Should Have Learned but Probably Didn't
from Ballantine Books
Price: $23.10
Customer Review:
An Incomplete Education is just as it was described both in content and condition. It came in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to order again through amazon. | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 5. |  | The Book of General Ignorance
from Harmony
Price: $13.57
Customer Review:
I had a good time reading this book. Not only do you find out interesting facts,but the whys and wherefores.If you like the History Channel you'll love this book.I recommend it. | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 6. |  | Uncle John's Unsinkable Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader)
from Portable Press
Price: $12.89
Customer Review:
This is a great annual gift that is read cover to cover time and time again! Definitely a "boy gift." : ) | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 7. |  | The Greatest Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy
from Collins
Price: $12.89
Customer Review:
I gave this book as a gift to both my father and husband and they raved about how great it was! | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 8. |  | The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge, Second Edition: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind
from St. Martin's Press
Price: $23.10
Customer Review:
Readers interested in or curious about Latin American literature should get their money back from the editors and a letter of apology. The Latin American entry under the "World Literature" section is simply grotesque and unacceptable in a book of this nature. Check out the spelling of Manuel... more info | 3.5 / 5.0
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| 9. |  | The Mental Floss History of the World: An Irreverent Romp through Civilization's Best Bits
from Collins
Price: $16.29
Customer Review:
The book arrived in great condition and in time to be given as a Christmas present. Excellent service! | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 10. |  | Late Show Fun Facts
from Hyperion
Price: $13.57
Customer Review:
I bought this book for my husband for Christmas and he absolutely loves it! He's a big fan of Dave's anyway, so this was the perfect gift for him! | 4.0 / 5.0
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