Tell your friends about this item:
The Oxford Children's Book of Famous People Oxford University Press
The Oxford Children's Book of Famous People
Oxford University Press
Discover the famous and the infamous in this updated and expanded edition of The Oxford Children's Book of Famous People. This comprehensive, fully illustrated book tells the stories of over 1,000 women and men--politicians and statesmen, religious leaders, scientists, explorers, philosophers, artists, musicians, sports heroes and many more--who have shaped our world. Ancient rulers share the same page as 20th-century movie stars, giving an unusual but highly entertaining perspective on the range of people who have left their mark on our lives. The articles in this A-to-Z encyclopedia capture the essential facts about each person's life and major achievements. The information has been fully updated, and new biographies have been added. Thematic and chronological indices link people in time and by area of achievement.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | January 13, 2000 |
| ISBN13 | 9780195215182 |
| Publishers | Oxford University Press, USA |
| Pages | 384 |
| Dimensions | 196 × 254 × 29 mm · 1.38 kg |
| Language | English |
More by Oxford University Press
Show allMere med samme udgiver
See all of Oxford University Press ( e.g. Paperback Book , Book , Hardcover Book , Leather Book and Toys )