Presents a hundred curiosities from the pages of "National Geographic" and its related television programs, including wonders from nature and science, notable facts from history, the ways of different cultures, and daring adventures.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Accounts of adventure -- Amazing people -- Ancient worlds -- Animal kingdom -- Behind the image -- Extreme athletes -- From the vaults -- Global cultures -- The incredible story of ... -- Natural world -- Planet in peril -- Science and technology -- Survival stories.