Richards, Jon

Presents a variety of infographics and charts detailing facts about the human world, including types of technology used and how much food we consume every day. Includes a glossary and additional reading sources.

"This visually exciting book takes a unique look at our globe from the perspective of art, culture, and sports. Using an innovative design, maps are populated by infographics, graphs, and icons to represent information and statistics about a subject in a very visual way. This aids readers in comparing and contrasting the same subjects in different parts of the world. Each spread explores one subject in-depth, such as what the relationship is between fashion producers and consumers, who the most-read authors are around the world, how a country's education rates compare to their amount of Nobel Prize laureates, and which foods and drinks are most popular in different cultures"--Provided by publisher.

Where is the Solar System's biggest mountain? Which planet is hot enough to melt metal? Where would you find the largest desert on Earth? Find out about the record-breaking features on our planet and beyond—from the biggest and slowest to the hottest and longest—all in stunningly designed infographics.

What is the oldest building in the world? How big is the largest space station? How tall are the biggest skyscrapers? Find out all about the brilliant buildings that set world records—from the tallest and longest to the busiest and the most expensive—all in stunningly designed infographics.

Uses maps and infographics to show information and statistics about human geography topics.

Presents facts on a variety of human records, covering statistics and data, and featuring charts and graphs.

Presents facts on animals, covering statistics and data, and featuring charts and graphs.

Presents a wide variety of info-graphics examining statistics, numbers, and facts about the planet Earth in areas such as the tallest mountains, the volume of salt water versus fresh water, and the rock cycle.

Presents a variety of infographics and charts detailing facts about the natural world, such as the cycle of growth in plants and animals and the classification system for the animal kingdom.

Introduces Padawan Ahsoka Tano, describing her combat skills and battles in the Clone Wars.