Far-out facts

by National Geographic Society

Unusual facts about a wide range of topics including plants and animals, earth sciences, manners and customs, photography, and history. A poster-size calendar and a 24-page booklet of games and puzzles are included.

104 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1980

About the author

The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world.
Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The National Geographic Society's logo is a yellow portrait frame—rectangular in shape—which appears on the margins surrounding the front covers of its magazines and as its television channel logo. Through National Geographic Partners (a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company), the Society operates the magazine, TV channels, a website, worldwide events, and other media operations.

Reviews

[Aaron Nuñez · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's an old book, so... Some info it's no more relevant or new for our time, but it's still a marvelous book, I would like to highlight the great photos it contents.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a lot of fun facts, and some amazing pictures. It might be a bit old, but it is still a lot of fun!