Author: Richard Moreno
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781889786216
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Expanded and updated, this edition presents even more of the colorful and fascinating story of Nevada in a Q & A collection of facts, figures, and faces compiled by the publisher of Nevada magazine. From ghost towns to casinos, statesmen to scoundrels, numerous photos bring the Nevada of yesterday and today alive.
The Nevada Trivia Book
Author: Richard Moreno
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781889786216
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Expanded and updated, this edition presents even more of the colorful and fascinating story of Nevada in a Q & A collection of facts, figures, and faces compiled by the publisher of Nevada magazine. From ghost towns to casinos, statesmen to scoundrels, numerous photos bring the Nevada of yesterday and today alive.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781889786216
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Expanded and updated, this edition presents even more of the colorful and fascinating story of Nevada in a Q & A collection of facts, figures, and faces compiled by the publisher of Nevada magazine. From ghost towns to casinos, statesmen to scoundrels, numerous photos bring the Nevada of yesterday and today alive.
Weird Las Vegas and Nevada
Author: Joe Oesterle
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781402739408
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
A travel guide to Las Vegas that also focusses on the neglection of its historic places.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781402739408
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
A travel guide to Las Vegas that also focusses on the neglection of its historic places.
The Big Book of American Facts
Author: Bill O'Neill
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781648450280
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Do you think you know everything about the United States? Think again! Did you know that tomatoes were once put on trial in New Jersey? Or that it's illegal to whistle underwater in West Virginia? With these 1,000 facts about the USA, you're guaranteed to discover something you didn't know.From USA history to silly facts about American presidents, from laws you can't believe are laws to facts about U.S. inventions, this book is the perfect solution to any moment of boredom. It has facts about religion and sports, facts about U.S. geography and nature, facts about food and drinks, and facts about language, animals, and American education. There are facts about science, facts about the military, facts about modes of transportation, facts about business and money, and facts about how big the United States really is.According to one American, "This book of trivia is the greatest thing that's been written since the Nevada state Constitution. Did you know that was the longest message ever sent via Morse code telegram?"With this book of 1,000 trivia facts, you'll impress even the most knowledgeable friends you have. Use the interesting facts to start a great conversation. Pull out the random facts to make someone smile. Be the center of any party with all the funny facts you'll find in this book. Got a pub quiz or trivia night to go to? Prepare with this book! With this many fun facts about the United States, you'll win every time.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781648450280
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Do you think you know everything about the United States? Think again! Did you know that tomatoes were once put on trial in New Jersey? Or that it's illegal to whistle underwater in West Virginia? With these 1,000 facts about the USA, you're guaranteed to discover something you didn't know.From USA history to silly facts about American presidents, from laws you can't believe are laws to facts about U.S. inventions, this book is the perfect solution to any moment of boredom. It has facts about religion and sports, facts about U.S. geography and nature, facts about food and drinks, and facts about language, animals, and American education. There are facts about science, facts about the military, facts about modes of transportation, facts about business and money, and facts about how big the United States really is.According to one American, "This book of trivia is the greatest thing that's been written since the Nevada state Constitution. Did you know that was the longest message ever sent via Morse code telegram?"With this book of 1,000 trivia facts, you'll impress even the most knowledgeable friends you have. Use the interesting facts to start a great conversation. Pull out the random facts to make someone smile. Be the center of any party with all the funny facts you'll find in this book. Got a pub quiz or trivia night to go to? Prepare with this book! With this many fun facts about the United States, you'll win every time.
Olivia Bean, Trivia Queen
Author: Donna Gephart
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0375899405
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Readers who loved The Fourteenth Goldfish will cheer for Olivia Bean as she strives to win kids’ week Jeopardy! Olivia Bean knows trivia. She watches Jeopardy! every night and usually beats at least one of the contestants. If she were better at geography, she would try out for the show’s kids’ week. Not only could she win bundles of money, she’d get to go to the taping in California, where her dad, who left two years ago and who Olivia misses like crazy, lives with his new family. One day Olivia’s friend-turned-nemesis, Tucker, offers to help her bulk up her geography knowledge. Before Olivia knows it, she’s getting help from all sorts of unexpected sources: her almost-stepdad, super-annoying Neil; her genius little brother, Charlie; even her stressed-out mom. But will the one person she wants to impress more than anyone else show up to support her?
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0375899405
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Readers who loved The Fourteenth Goldfish will cheer for Olivia Bean as she strives to win kids’ week Jeopardy! Olivia Bean knows trivia. She watches Jeopardy! every night and usually beats at least one of the contestants. If she were better at geography, she would try out for the show’s kids’ week. Not only could she win bundles of money, she’d get to go to the taping in California, where her dad, who left two years ago and who Olivia misses like crazy, lives with his new family. One day Olivia’s friend-turned-nemesis, Tucker, offers to help her bulk up her geography knowledge. Before Olivia knows it, she’s getting help from all sorts of unexpected sources: her almost-stepdad, super-annoying Neil; her genius little brother, Charlie; even her stressed-out mom. But will the one person she wants to impress more than anyone else show up to support her?
Nevada Facts and Symbols
Author: Karen Bush Gibson
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 9780736806411
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Presents information about the state of Nevada, its nickname, motto, and emblems.
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 9780736806411
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Presents information about the state of Nevada, its nickname, motto, and emblems.
The Nevada-Book-in-a-Bag
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793374049
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793374049
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Nevada Curiosities
Author: Richard Moreno
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1461747376
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
The definitive collection of Nevada's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Nevada residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1461747376
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
The definitive collection of Nevada's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Nevada residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.
The Nevada Library Book
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793330890
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793330890
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
The Nevada Bookstore Book
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793329396
Category : Bookstores
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793329396
Category : Bookstores
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
The Big Book of Spy Trivia
Author: Bernadette Johnson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1646041313
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Discover the fascinating true stories of spies and secret agents throughout history in this ultimate collection of espionage trivia. Whether you’re a wannabe 007 or just a fan of subterfuge, the fun facts and legendary stories in this big book of spy trivia are sure to shock and fascinate. Discover how the most infamous spy organizations like the CIA and MI6 came began, how they recruit agents, and how they have helped shape world events. You’ll even learn real tactics that spies use on missions, from escaping zip ties to reading the body language. This collection spans centuries and countries, including: • One of history’s first spy operations: the Trojan Horse in ancient Greece • America’s first spy organization: George Washington’s Culper Ring • Real KGB spies from the Cold War era: American citizens Ethel and Julius Rosenberg • And much more! This fact-packed book quizzes readers on their spy knowledge, from pop culture icons to unsung heroes that history books have forgotten.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1646041313
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Discover the fascinating true stories of spies and secret agents throughout history in this ultimate collection of espionage trivia. Whether you’re a wannabe 007 or just a fan of subterfuge, the fun facts and legendary stories in this big book of spy trivia are sure to shock and fascinate. Discover how the most infamous spy organizations like the CIA and MI6 came began, how they recruit agents, and how they have helped shape world events. You’ll even learn real tactics that spies use on missions, from escaping zip ties to reading the body language. This collection spans centuries and countries, including: • One of history’s first spy operations: the Trojan Horse in ancient Greece • America’s first spy organization: George Washington’s Culper Ring • Real KGB spies from the Cold War era: American citizens Ethel and Julius Rosenberg • And much more! This fact-packed book quizzes readers on their spy knowledge, from pop culture icons to unsung heroes that history books have forgotten.