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“Reading [Davis] is like returning to the classroom of the best teacher you ever had.”— People

For years, Kenneth C. Davis has enlightened and enthralled us, opening our minds and tickling our fancies with his wonderfully irreverent, fun, and factual Don't Know Much About® series. He has carried readers on wild and edifying rides through history, mythology, geography, the Bible, the Civil War, even across the universe. Now, following on the heels of his triumphant New York Times bestseller Don't Know Much About® Anything, comes Don't Know Much About® Anything Else, a one-stop potpourri of intriguing information.

Chock-full of delightful historical snippets and fascinating people, remarkable milestones and boneheaded blunders, and eye-opening, brain-boggling facts about simply anything and everything in the world, here is the ideal companion for those long car rides, plane flights, quality family hours, or relaxing downtime.

This new collection of surprising answers and brain-boggling questions covers:

Famous People: Discover the stories behind trailblazers like Clara Barton, eccentrics like Salvador Dalí, and American icons like Daniel Boone. History Facts: Uncover the turning points you never learned in school, from the Battle of Saratoga to the truth about the Pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving. Remarkable Inventions: Explore the surprising origins of everyday things, from the first sports car to the revolutionary paperback book. Road Trip Activities: Hundreds of questions and answers perfect for keeping the whole family entertained and learning on long journeys.