Covering everything from music to mythology and the human body to history, this new edition of the ever-popular Chambers Book of Facts is packed with a remarkable collection of information in a single quick-reference volume. Facts and figures are complemented by valuable information such as mini-biographies and up-to-date sports results. Extensively revised, updated and fully re-indexed, Chambers Book of Facts is now more useful than ever as a handy reference for the home, classroom or office. Split into sections covering Space, Earth, Climate and Environment, Nations of the World, Social Structure, History, Time, Natural History, Human Body, Health and Nutrition, Communication, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture, Sports and Games and Thought and Belief.